Canadian Nuclear Society - CNS

CNS President's Dinner
2016-11-23 00:00 UTC
Mark Your Calendars! Details to follow…

Lecture: Integral Molten Salt Reactors by Dr. David LeBlanc of Terrestrial Energy
2016-11-30 00:00
LECTURE INVITATION
Dr. David LeBlanc
President, Chief Technical Officer, Director
Terrestrial Energy
The New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society is pleased to offer an informal mixer (pizza and refreshments included) and lecture in uptown Saint John.
WHERE: WorleyParsons Offices – Bay of Fundy Conference Room, 91 Canterbury Street, Uptown Saint John.
PRE-EVENT MIXER: Wednesday November 30, 2016, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
LECTURE: Wednesday November 30, 2016, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
WHAT: Terrestrial Energy, based in Oakville, Ontario is developing an advanced reactor design based on molten salt technology originally developed at Oak Ridge National Labs in the United States. Dr. David Leblanc, the President and Chief Technology Officer of Terrestrial Energy will give a presentation on the physics and other key features of the technology and how Terrestrial is developing the design of its IMSRTM (Integral Molten Salt Reactor) to take to market in the 2020’s.
WHO: Dr. David LeBlanc, Terrestrial Energy
CONTACT: Derek Mullin, Branch Chair, CNS New Brunswick. DMULLIN@NBPOWER.COM
Dr. LeBlanc is a globally recognized authority on MSR technologies and has dedicated his career to the improvement and realization of advanced nuclear power systems, in particular Molten Salt Reactor technologies. His work has focused on the simplification of design and reduction of R&D requirements to realize this goal. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from University of Ottawa in 1998 during which time he focused on High Temperature Superconductivity and their application to fusion energy. He obtained long-term fellowship funding from Canadian Fusion Fuels Technology Project and later focused his interests on improving nuclear fission power. In 2008 he founded Ottawa Valley Research Associates Ltd. to advance this work and has filed patents relating to innovations in Molten Salt Reactors technologies that have specific bearing on improving and broadening the commercial application of the technology.
Please join us as we welcome Dr. LeBlanc to Saint John and participate in what promises to be an enjoyable evening of socializing and an interesting and informative presentation on the future of energy supply. If you plan to attend, please contact Derek Mullin at dmullin@nbpower.com so that we can confirm the number of attendees.

Howard Shearer - Consequences
2017-01-19 00:00
Consequences
Speaker: Howard Shearer, B.Eng. (Electrical) Chief Executive Canada, Hitachi Canada
Date/Time: Jan. 19th, 12:30 – 1:20 pm.
Location: BSB-136 (Burke Science Building), McMaster University.
Co-hosted with the Engineering Physics Department at McMaster University. Sandwiches, wraps, coffee, and tea will be provided on behalf of the Canadian Nuclear Society’s Golden Horseshoe Branch.
Summary
The Consequences of Decisions One makes in life’s journey have far reaching impacts on Society’s development, Quality of Life, as well as a nation’s Capacity to Build Wealth. Are there significant consequences to be borne from choosing a particular discipline? The appearance of multiple disruptive technology solutions is not only a result of frontier Research and Development in one discipline, but rather the integration of ideas, achieving multidisciplinary synergies across multiple verticals and in some instances multiple modalities. Silos are an inhospitable environment for success; no longer can one ignore that success can be realized only when the social as well as the technology ecosystem converge from a state of co-existence in a universal tug of war. In the Knowledge economy engineering studies are major catalysts in enabling students to frame the future. One should not impose limits on ambitions, but instead embrace the foundation engineering studies provide to explore and create disruptive solutions regardless of areas of study.
Biography
Howard Lincoln Shearer is the Chief Executive Canada, Hitachi Canada, and previously served in the position of Chairman of Hitachi Power Systems Canada Ltd. (April, 2012 – December 21st, 2013). After joining Hitachi Canada Ltd. in 1984, he rose through the ranks to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Canada Ltd. (2001-2012) and also served as a member of the board of directors of Hitachi Canada Ltd., a position to which he was appointed in 1999. Prior to this, he served as Vice-President & General Manager of HCL’s Semiconductor division. He is a change agent while being adept at strategy development, mobilizing, motivating, and inspiring multi-discipline, internal and external executive level teams to major success. Howard is a consensus builder, with a strong focus on team building.
His career spans 39 years in both the High Tech as well as Energy and Industrial sectors resulting in the accumulation of knowledge and experience in the areas of Semiconductors, Optical transmission, Power Generation (Coal, Gas, Nuclear, Renewables and Project Execution), Transmission & Distribution, Consumer (wholesale, retail), Rail Transportation, Medical Healthcare, IoT (Big Data Analytics) as it relates to Physical Security, Cyber Security, Maintenance (Predictive, Prescriptive, Preventive), Military and other industrial sectors. He has served on Private and Public Sector boards with an understanding of Regulatory, Compliance and Governance requirements in multiple verticals.
Sandwiches and wraps will be provided along with coffee, tea, and water. Vegetarian options will be available (no request necessary).
Please contact sharpejr@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.

Update on Small Modular Reactors - Development, Deployment and Regulation
2017-01-30 00:00
Update on Small Modular Reactors – Development, Deployment and Regulation –
Marcel De Vos and Kevin LeeCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Date: Monday 30th January 2017
Location: The Royal Canadian Air Force Officers’ Mess 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa (between Bank and O’Connor)
Time: 6:30 pm Cash bar opens for mix & mingle 7:00 pm Talk starts
On Monday 30th January, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host a presentation by Messrs. Marcel De Vos and Kevin Lee, Senior Project Officers, New Major Facilities Licensing Division at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Over the past several years, many technology developers have expressed interest in the construction and operation of SMRs in Canada. Consequently, the CNSC has been looking into the nuclear regulatory and licensing implications challenges for SMR-related activities. In 2016, the CNSC invited comments on a discussion paper DIS-16-04, “Small Modular Reactors: Regulatory Strategy, Approaches and Challenges”. Messrs. De Vos and Lee will provide an overview of the CNSC SMR discussion paper, the Vendor Pre-Project Design Review projects at the CNSC, some key international SMR activities, and paths forward and future follow-ups to the Commission.
Join us at this fine venue, greet new colleagues and former colleagues you have not seen for some time, and join in what will undoubtedly be an interesting discussion period.
Both CNS members and non-members are welcome (there is no fee for admission).
For more information on this event please contact Wei Shen ( wei.shen@canada.ca ).

Mixer and Lecture - CNS Strategic Plan and Nuclear Insurance
2017-02-13 00:00
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Mixer & Lecture - CNS Strategy and Nuclear Insurance
2017-02-13 00:00

Mixer and Lecture - CNS Strategy and Nuclear Insurance
2017-02-13 00:00

The Canadian Nuclear Society
2017-02-17 00:00
The Canadian Nuclear Society
Speaker: Dr. Peter Ozemoyah President, Canadian Nuclear Society; Tyne EngineeringDate/Time: Feb. 17th, 12 – 1 pm. Lunch at the Phoenix following the seminar.Location: ETB-534 (Engineering Technology Building), McMaster University.
Important details near the bottom of this page.
Summary Dr. Ozemoyah will reflect upon the origins of the Society, and will outline how its programs presently serve the public, the school educational system, university students, industry, and indeed, all sectors of the nuclear community across Canada. He will also identify the many unique opportunities and benefits that accrue to those who are members (and would-be members) of the Society. Finally, in a look to the future, Dr. Ozemoyah will discuss from his vantage point, the program expansion activities that are currently underway in the ‘Society, and where he sees the organization in the years ahead.
BiographyDr. Peter Ozemoyah has a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT Chicago), and PhD in the same field from the University of Benin. Part of his work was the study of the Effect of Reducing Gases on Polarization of Electrodes.
In February 2011, Peter joined Tyne Engineering as Process Engineer and Project Manager. He quickly rose to become the Manager of Projects Department of the Company, and later, Head of the Process Systems Division. Currently, Peter Heads the Business Services Division of Tyne Engineering. Before joining Tyne Engineering, Peter had worked as a Professor at several Universities and Colleges in North America and in Africa.
Peter has served and is currently serving as Board member and as chairman of several other professional, not-for-profit organizations, including being president of a Rotary Club, and the chairman of Parents Support Committee of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets of Brampton, Ontario. Peter is also an Executive member of the Toronto Section of the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC).
Coffee and Tea will be provided at the seminar, courtesy of the CNS.Please contact sharpejr@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.
Following the seminar, we will be meeting for lunch at 1:15 pm at the Phoenix Bar and Grill, on McMaster Campus. Everyone is invited, but please let me know (sharpejr@mcmaster.ca) by Tuesday Feb 14th so I can make a reservation.
In addition, for CNS members only, lunch will be provided to the first 4 student members, and first 4 non-student members, on a first come, first serve basis (alcohol will not be provided, but is available). Please email and let me know whether or not you’re a student. Vegetarian options are also available at the Phoenix.

A conversation with Dr. Peter Ozemoyah, CNS President
2017-02-21 00:00
CNS Ottawa Branch Meeting
The Canadian Nuclear Society View from the Top
A conversation with Dr. Peter Ozemoyah CNS President
Date: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Location: The Royal Canadian Air Force Officers’ Mess 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa (between Bank and O’Connor)
Time: 6:30 pm Mix & mingle (with refreshments provided by the branch) 7:00 pm Talk starts
On Tuesday February 21, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host Dr. Peter Ozemoyah, current President of the CNS. The Canadian Nuclear Society is Canada’s principal learned society and forum for the exchange of ideas and information on nuclear Science & Technology. Dr. Ozemoyah will reflect upon the origins of the Society, and outline how its programs serve the public, the school systems, university students, industry, and all sectors of the nuclear community across Canada. He will also outline the many opportunities and benefits that accrue to those who are members (and would-be members) of the Society. Finally, in a look to the future, Dr. Ozemoyah will describe the many new program activities currently underway in the Society, and where he sees these taking the organization in the years ahead. He will then open a conversation with all those attending.
So please be sure to join us at this fine venue, meet and share views with the President, greet new and former colleagues, and participate in what will undoubtedly be an interesting discussion period. Both CNS members and non-members are welcome (there is no fee for admission). Long term members are especially invited to discuss the new programs underway.
For more information on this event please contact Wei Shen ( wei.shen@canada.ca ).

Lei Zhu - NPIC Introduction and the Physics Calculations of HFETR
2017-02-28 00:00
NPIC Introduction and the Physics Calculations of HFETR
Speaker: Lei Zhu, Research Assistant (NPIC)Date/Time: Feb. 28th, 1 pm – 2pm.Location: ETB-535 (Engineering Technology Building), McMaster University.
SummaryMr. Zhu will speak about his work with the Nuclear Power Institute of China (NPIC). The various facilities at NPIC will be covered, at which point he will discuss his work on a computer program that he is working on that models the neutron flux in the High Flux Engineering Test Reactor at NPIC. He will finish the lecture by talking about possible extensions of his work, and where it could go in the future.
Biography Lei Zhu completed his undergraduate degree in Nuclear Reactor Engineering in 2010. During his time as an undergrad, Lei took courses including Nuclear Reactor Physics, Radiation Dosimetry and Protection, Reactor Safety Analysis, and Nuclear Electronics. His final dissertation was entitled “A Computational Study of PWR Core Fuel Management”. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Lei went on to graduate studies at the NPIC, completing his Master’s Degree in 2013. His thesis was entitled “The Development and Application of the High Flux Engineering Test Reactor 3D Core Neutron Transport Program”. After graduating, Lei worked as a research assistant at NPIC, continuing his computational work and publishing two papers. Currently, Lei is a visiting lecturer at McMaster University under Dr. Adriaan Buijs’ supervision.
Coffee and Tea will be provided at the seminar, courtesy of the CNS. Please contact sharpejr@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.

IAEA Reporting System and Kakrapar Pressure Tube Failure Event
2017-02-28 00:00

Mark Jensen - Adaptive Phased Management: Canada’s Plan for Long-term Management of Nuclear Used Fuel The Role of Geosciences
2017-03-01 00:00
Adaptive Phased Management: Canada’s Plan for Long-term Management of Nuclear Used Fuel The Role of Geosciences
Speaker: Mark Jensen, Director of Deep Geologic Repository Geoscience and Research at NWMO, P.Geo.Date/Time: March. 1st, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm.Location: ETB-533 (Engineering Technology Building), McMaster University.
Summary
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is responsible in Canada for the long-term safe management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel. The Federally approved plan for long-term used fuel Management being implemented by the NWMO is referred to as Adaptive Phased Management (APM). The APM approach ultimately envisions Canada’s used nuclear fuel being emplaced within a multi-barrier Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) designed to provide passive safety at time frames relevant to repository safety (i.e., 1Ma) in a suitable sedimentary or crystalline setting. As part of APM, the NWMO foster advances in Geoscience related to the characterization and assessment of varied geologic settings to safely host a DGR at a nominal depth below ground surface of 500 m. The Geosciences program is multi-disciplinary with a focus on methods necessary to gather evidence regarding the past, present and future evolution of the geosphere as it influences understanding of geologic formation barrier properties, longevity and integrity. In this role Geoscience provides a basis to develop a Descriptive Geosphere Model that supports a science based understanding DGR containment and Isolation, and confidence in a site-specific DGR Safety Case.
The APM Geosciences work program is intent on preserving knowledge and refining methods to explore deep-seated very low permeability crystalline and sedimentary groundwater systems. The activities fall into four categories: i) development of laboratory and surface based in-situ borehole techniques to characterize sub-surface conditions governing, in part, site suitability; ii) illustrative numerical experiments and site-specific assessments at repository, local and regional geosphere scales to capture the time rate of change and magnitude of geosphere response to events including, including natural and repository induced perturbations; iii) the assessment of uncertainty influencing repository safety including seismic hazard, geomechanical stability, Excavation Damage Zone (EDZ), couple Thermal-Hydraulic-Mechanical phenomena processes formation and long-term climate change resulting on glacial and permafrost advance and retreat over the North American continent; and iv) collaborative applied research and development within crystalline and sedimentary Underground Research Laboratories on phenomena directly linked to testing confidence in a case for DGR safety.
This presentation provides a description of the APM Geosciences technical program with a focus on key activities motivated by continually improvement of the scientific basis to reliably test the behaviour of the geosphere as a natural barrier to passively contain and isolate used nuclear fuel at time periods relevant to repository safety.
Biography
Mark Jensen (HBSc. (Co-op) – Waterloo (1986); MSc. – Toronto (1993); P. Geo) is Director of Deep Geologic Repository Geoscience and Research at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (Toronto, Ontario). He has been involved in environmental Geosciences since joining Ontario Hydro in 1986. His background is in physical and chemical hydrogeology, in particular, as relevant to interim and long-term radioactive waste management. Responsibilities have included the direction of Canadian and international multi-disciplinary Geosciences research and development (25-30 work programs; 15 Universities) associated with radioactive waste management (Ontario Hydro (1998)/Ontario Power Generation (1999-2006)/NWMO (Present)). Mark directed Geoscience studies (2002-present) related to the Environmental Assessment and regulatory licensing of the proposed Ontario Power Generation Bruce nuclear site Deep Geologic Repository for low and intermediate level radioactive waste. He is engaged in international Geosciences research for long-term radioactive waste management purposes through OECD/NEA Working Groups including SEDE (1996-1999), AMIGO (2002-2008; Steering Committee) and the Characterization, the Understanding and the Performance of Argillaceous Rocks as Repository Host Formations (‘Clay Club’) to which he was voted Chair in 2012 (12 Countries). He has authored or co-authored more than 76 reports, journal manuscripts and conference papers.
Coffee and Tea will be provided at the seminar, courtesy of the CNS. Please contact sharpejr@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.

8th International Symposium on Super-Critical Water-Cooled Reactors (ISSCWR-8)
2017-03-13 00:00 - 2017-03-15 00:00

CNS CANDU REACTOR TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY COURSE
2017-03-27 00:00 - 2017-03-29 00:00
Brochure
The course brochure is available here
Course Overview
This CNS course will present an extensive overview of the important disciplines in CANDU reactor technology and safety. The course provides an introduction to the basic design, technology, and operation of nuclear reactors. It will also present the major systems in a nuclear plant, as well as the important CANDU reactor safety principles and systems. How to prepare and execute safety analysis to meet licensing demands will also be discussed.
The CNS is presenting this course to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members (and non-members) working in, or interested in, the nuclear industry. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals. Come broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.
This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course, with an after-dinner speech highlighting a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.
Some of the topics to be covered in the course

CANDU Design
Reactor Physics
Thermalhydraulics
Reactor Operation
Balance of Plant
Human Factors
Safety Analysis
Spent Fuel Management
Safety Limits
Experiments to Support Safety Criteria
Severe Accident Management

Objectives of the course

To provide an introduction to CANDU technology and reactor safety
To present safety-analysis principles
To provide an overview of the major CANDU systems
To foster nuclear safety culture
To network with colleagues in the industry

Registration
The registration fees are shown below, and include HST (HST # 870488889RT)

CNS Member: $950.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $1070.00

Full-time student CNS member or CNS retiree member: $400.00

Click here to register now.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
A very special room rate per night of $159 + Tax is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto. To reserve your guestroom, use this dedicated link, but to receive this special rate you must book by February 28, 2017; we suggest you book early to avoid disappointment. Or call 1-800-847-5075 and request the CNS Course Group Booking.

Erwin Alhassan - Total Monte Carlo and Bayesian Updating in Nuclear Data Uncertainty Propagation
2017-03-28 00:00
Speaker: Dr. Erwin Alhassan, Postdoctoral Fellow, McMaster University
Date/Time: March. 28st, 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm.
Location: ETB-533 (Engineering Technology Building), McMaster University.
Summary
Nuclear reactors are complex multi-physics systems which require the coupling of several fields of Physics in order to describe and analyze them. In order to save time and cost, simulations using computer codes such as MCNP6 or SERPENT are used to study safety scenarios of these systems at both steady state and transient conditions. These simulation codes use nuclear data which contain associated uncertainties as input and therefore the output of these codes are affected by the uncertainties in nuclear data used. Knowledge and the ability to quantify these uncertainties are important for setting safety margins as well as for providing confidence in the interpretation of results. Also, in recent times, nuclear regulatory authorities are moving away from conservative evaluations to best estimate calculations which are accompanied by uncertainty evaluations.
In the past because of computational resource constraint, the propagation of uncertainties straight from nuclear model parameters to applications was difficult. However, this is now possible due to the increase in computational power as well as improvements in nuclear reaction models. In this presentation, the Total Monte Carlo approach and Bayesian updating for data adjustments and for nuclear data uncertainty reduction would be presented. Parameters in basic nuclear physics are sampled from uniform distributions in order to obtain non-informative priors as much as possible. These parameters are then randomly varied all together and a large set of random nuclear data libraries are produced. Next, a probabilistic data assimilation is carried out by computing the maximum likelihood using differential experimental data. The ‘best file’ – the file with the largest likelihood function is used (in some cases) as the prior for resampling of basic nuclear parameters. Once satisfied, the new ‘best file’ is used for creating a large set of random nuclear data libraries for the propagation step. Further, by using the random nuclear data produced in the previous step as prior, integral experimental data are used as an additional constraint in order to obtain a posteriori uncertainty on reactor integral quantities.
Biography Erwin Alhassan obtained his BSc (Applied Physics with Environmental Science) and MPhil (Nuclear Engineering) from the University for Development Studies and the University of Ghana, both in Ghana respectively. During his time in Ghana, he has been involved in steady state, burnup, stability and transient analysis as well as Neutron Activation Analysis for the Ghana Research Reactor-1. He went on to obtain a Licentiate of Philosophy and a PhD (Physics with specialization in Applied Nuclear Physics) from Uppsala University in Sweden where he worked on nuclear data uncertainty quantification and data assimilation for GEN-IV reactors. He was a co-Manager and technical reviewer for the technical track 3.2 (Reactor Physics and Neutronics) for the International Youth in Nuclear Congress 2014, Burgos, Spain. He is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Engineering Physics Department, McMaster University, Canada. He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented papers at several international conferences and meetings.
Coffee and Tea will be provided at the seminar, courtesy of the CNS. Please contact sharpejr@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.

A Night Out for Nuclear! with Jacques Plourde
2017-04-03 00:00
Speaker: Jacques Plourde, Past President of the CNS
Date/Time: Monday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm – Onwards…
Location: Phoenix Bar and Grill, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON.

Event Summary
“A Night Out for Nuclear!” will offer attendees three VERY short courses on: (1) how nuclear power works; (2) what you should know about radiation; and (3) about Jacques’ career in nuclear, in three ~20 minute segments. Between each segment, the crowd is encouraged to ask questions as this is meant to be an Interactive Q&A Evening to learn about nuclear science, while enjoying a drink! Jacques is also a very social man and would be happy to sit with your table to go into some more detail about how nuclear science works after his presentations. After the three segments, there will also be a round of trivia (based on Jacques presentation slides), and the top teams will be awarded a free appetizer for their table!

Speaker Biography
Mr. Plourde is a Franco-Ontarian with engineering degrees from UNB Fredericton, NB. He has over 40 years of experience in the Canadian nuclear industry, a career that started in Public Relations and R&D at Chalk River, to move on to nuclear operations at Ontario Hydro/OPG. He had the benefit of very diverse assignments ranging from training, commissioning, project management and authorized shift supervisor, to work management, strategic planning and performance improvement.
Most of Jacques’ time these days involves engineering consultant work for the Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada, where he leads a team of experts evaluating risk at Canadian nuclear facilities. Jacques joined the CNS in 1979 when he had the pleasure of signing its Charter, and has been active as Branch Chair (Darlington), Division Chair (Nuclear Ops & Mtce), and recently President. He has now stepped down from Council to focus his volunteer time with the CNS on its Strategic Plan and on the new Durham Region Branch where he is Co-Chair.
*If you’re bringing a group please call 905-525-9140 x24405 to make a reservation *Drinks and food will be available for purchase throughout the night.*If you have any questions, please contact sharpejr@mcmaster.ca

Nuclear-101
2017-05-01 00:00 - 2017-05-02 00:00
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!

Course Flyer
Click here for the course flyer.

Course Agenda
Click here for the course agenda

Course Background
The two-day Nuclear-101 course is specifically designed for individuals (including students) within the nuclear community (with or without a technical background) who find themselves interacting with the public. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear and energy fundamentals, along with the tools to explain to others in simple, factual terms how the technology works, some of the interesting twists and turns of its exciting history, and the important contribution nuclear science and technology makes to our society.
The course will be taught by three of Canada’s leading nuclear educators, Doug Boreham, Benjamin Rouben and Jason Donev It will consist of three modules, and will include demonstrations, Q&A, and a discussion of each module’s relevance to public outreach:

Energy and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Facts, Myths, and Historical Review of the Nuclear Industry
Health Risks of Radiation

How to Register
This outreach course is being offered by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS). Click here to register online. The cost of the 2-day course is $495 (HST included), and will cover all materials. Full-time university students may register at a discounted rate of $300 (HST included). Register early to avoid disappointment.

Who should register

Anyone in the nuclear community who regularly speaks to the public (or is interested in speaking to the public) and would like to be able to explain nuclear technology in simple, factual terms.
Anyone who has ever been asked “difficult” questions about the past, present, and future of the industry – and wishes he/she knew the answer.
Anyone who would like to broaden his/her knowledge about Canadian nuclear science and technology: its history, current status and future potential.

Venue and Accommodations
The course will be held at the Courtyard Marriott Ottawa East and Conference Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4S3. Guestrooms may be reserved by calling the CourtyardBy phone: Call reservations at (613) 741-9862 and ask to book under group code: (CNS) Dedicated website: Canadian Nuclear Society

Directions to Courtyard Ottawa East and Ottawa Convention and Event Centre
On public transit: OCTranspo Link to find best route by public transit – http://www.octranspo.com/routes/travelplanner

Lunch & Learn on Fast Reactors, by Dr. Dan Meneley
2017-05-04 00:00
For more info, click here.

Lunch and Learn 'On the Ground at Fukushima', by Dr. David Novog
2017-05-05 00:00
For more details, click here.

37th Annual CNS Conference and 41st CNS/CNA Student Conference
2017-06-04 00:00 - 2017-06-07 00:00
Call for Papers
For the call for papers please click here.

13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators (AccApp '17)
2017-07-31 00:00 - 2017-08-04 00:00
The 13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators (AccApp ’17) will be hosted at the Hilton Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada from July 31-August 4, 2017. All meeting activities, plenary sessions, technical sessions and exhibits will be held at the hotel.

17th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
2017-09-03 00:00 - 2017-09-08 00:00
The Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty (BEPU) approach is the final outcome of research and
development in nuclear system thermal-hydraulics; this is also the tip of the iceberg of
competence in nuclear thermal-hydraulics or a cross-way into the thermal-hydraulics
universe
BEPU shall also be seen as an industrial product ready for applications in nuclear
technology.
The BEPU aims at making feasible the application of nuclear thermal-hydraulics to the
licensing and the safety evaluation processes of Nuclear Power Plants (NPP). The features
of BEPU are such to make attractive the application to address any design and operational
issue in NPP technology

Dr. Kathryn McCarthy -The 10-Year Plan for Science and Technology Activities at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
2017-09-12 00:00
CNS Ottawa Branch Special Dinner Meeting
The 10-Year Plan for Science and Technology Activities at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Dr. Kathryn A. McCarthyVice-President, Research & DevelopmentCanadian Nuclear Laboratories
Date: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Location: Prinzo’s Fine Catering Restaurant 85 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, ON (between Slater St. and Albert St.)
Time: 6:00 pm Cash bar opens for mix & mingle 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner 7:30 pm Talk starts promptly
Fee: $15 for CNS Members; $20 for Non-Members. (Fee Includes full course buffet dinner. Beverages are extra.)
On Tuesday September 12, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host Dr. Kathryn A. McCarthy, Vice-President, Research & Development, of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. Dr. McCarthy will be giving a presentation on the 10-Year Plan for Science and Technology Activities at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).
The CNL recently completed a 10-Year Plan that lays out an exciting vision that builds on the long and proud history of nuclear science and technology that began in Canada with the Chalk River Laboratories in the 1940’s. CNL’s diverse capabilities have contributed to the full spectrum of nuclear technology in Canada: mining, fuel production, reactor design, nuclear power generation, decommissioning, remediation, waste management, nuclear medicine, materials science, imaging, nuclear safety, regulation and governance. This presentation will discuss the 10-Year Plan vision and the path to realizing it, and highlight recent accomplishments. A short biography of Dr. McCarthy is attached.
So please be sure to join us at this fine venue for this prestigious event, the first CNS Ottawa Branch event of the fall season! Both CNS members and non-members are welcome. However, SPACE is limited so do not delay, tell your friends and book today.
Please RSVP: to Wei Shen ( wei.shen@canada.ca ) by Sunday, 10th September, to reserve a seat. Please pay at the door: by cash or cheque made payable to “CNS Ottawa”. Any cancellation after September 10th or no show will be invoiced.

2nd International CNS Conference on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness in the Nuclear Industry
2017-09-17 00:00 - 2017-09-20 00:00
Important Dates

2017 May 12 th – Deadline for abstracts
2017 August 1st – Deadline for presentations

Important Files

Sponsorship and Exhibition Package

Conference Background
Leveraging the success of the 1st Technical Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the 2nd International Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness will provide a forum for nuclear professionals to network and communicate changes presently impacting the industry. The 2.5-day core program will be comprised of 3 plenary sessions and 6 technical sessions to present and share the latest work and information in the important areas of fire safety and emergency preparedness and mechanisms of emergency management and response that support enhanced interoperability.
Attendees will be able to report on the challenges impacting the nuclear industry and share lessons learned from reviews, drills, and major exercises. The topics include programs, plans, achievements and lessons learned from Business Performance and Governance, Human Performance, Technology and Processes and Programs.
The conference is intended to attract international participants from various sectors of the nuclear industry relating to power reactors, research reactors, nuclear laboratories, mines, processing, storage and handling facilities, decommissioned nuclear facilities, nuclear medicine and transportation of nuclear materials.

Call for Abstracts
The Technical Program Committee invites the submission of abstracts for proposed presentations pertaining to the topic areas within each of the four conference themes. Abstracts are to be no more than 300 words in length and the deadline for submission of abstracts is May 12th 2017. Get Engaged! Participate as a Speaker, Session Chair or member of the Organizing Team.
Abstracts should be submitted on https://www.softconf.com/h/fsep2017

Technical Focus

Business Performance and Governance

Human Performance

Technology

Processes and Programs

Regulatory Affairs

Succession Planning

Communication

Nuclear Safety

Codes & Standards

Human Factors

Event Simulation

Integrating Services

License and Laws

Personnel Safety

EME

Fire Prevention

Business Metrics

Human Resources

Fukushima

Engineering Change Control

Management Oversight

Leadership

Emerging Technologies

Business Continuity

Visions of the Future

Ethics

Analytical Tools

Risk Management

Strategies

Management of Performance Systems

Fire Protection Systems

Analysis, Evaluation and Measurement

Organizational Design/Alignment

Instructional Systems Development/Training

Emergency Response Equipment

OPEX

Interoperability

Conference Co-Chairs:

Ann B Turney Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River Laboratories 1-866-513-2325 Ext. 43493 ann.turney@cnl.ca

Rudy CronkProfessional Loss Control3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 6, Mississauga, ON 1-800-675-2755 Ext. 214 rcronk@plcfire.com

Sponsors & Exhibitors
Host Sponsor: Jensen Hughes
Accommodations
There is a CNS block of guestrooms at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre.
The cost is $245 per night + tax, single or double.Please reserve your Marriott guestroom by calling Marriott Reservations at 1-800-228-9290, mentioning the CNS Conference Sept. 17-20.A dedicated webpage for on-line guestroom reservations will also be available soon.

11th International Conference on CANDU® Maintenance and Nuclear Components
2017-10-01 00:00 - 2017-10-04 00:00
Conference Sponsor & Organizer: Canadian Nuclear Society – Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Division

Conference Overview
Conference Brochure
The CANDU® Maintenance and Nuclear Component Conference (CMNCC-2017) will be held on October 1-4, 2017 at the Marriott Eaton Centre Downtown Toronto. The three-day program, built around a theme of “Delivering Clean Energy through CANDU® Maintenance and Life Extension”, will comprise six plenary sessions and six parallel technical programs.
The Sunday (October 1) program will include the popular CANDU® Configuration Overview Course, in addition to the Opening Reception. The CANDU® Configuration Overview Course focuses on CANDU® Plant and Reactor Orientation, Systems and Reactor Regulation, and Plant Operations, Degradation and Maintainability.
CMNCC-2017 will also include the student program that includes a poster session based on technical paper submissions, similar to that in CANDU® Maintenance Conference (CMC)-2014 and International Nuclear Components Conference (INCC)-2015.
Plenary Sessions & Technical Program
There will be enhanced emphasis on attracting senior leaders, from Canada and abroad. The plenary and technical programs will be divided into six parallel streams that will develop the conference theme: Delivering Clean Energy through

CANDU® Nuclear Power Plant life extension that is built around successful refurbishment, ongoing maintenance and aging management
Asset/life management and equipment reliability,
Maintenance and refurbishment of nuclear components,
Maintaining economic competitiveness using mitigation measures to prevent deratings,
Implementing post Fukushima strategies to improve plant safety
Aging Mitigation measures to achieve world-class performance of CANDU® Nuclear Power Plants and to provide continued safe, reliable and clean energy in Canada and around the world from CANDU® reactors.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The theme of CMNCC-2017 is “Delivering Clean Energy through CANDU Life Extension”, a vision shared by Operating Utilities and Service Providers alike.
A variety of items and levels of sponsorship are available. The complete Sponsorship Information package will be available here or by contacting the Conference Administrator for details.
TRADE SHOW BOOTHS
Companies providing engineering, refurbishment, retrofit and maintenance services to the Operating Utilities recognize the challenges and opportunities facing the nuclear industry in the near term.
Consider booking a Trade Show booth space to showcase your company’s products and services to the Conference participants. CMNCC-2017 provides an excellent opportunity to network and renew or establish new industry contacts that will lead to increased business opportunities.
The complete Trade Show Information package will be available here or by contacting the Conference Administrator for details.

CONFERENCE VENUE
The Conference will be held at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON.
ACCOMMODATION
The Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2L2, is the official provider of accommodation for CMNCC-2017 participants. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Toronto. A block of rooms is available at the preferred rate of $249/night.
To receive this special rate, be sure to make your reservation well before the reservation cut-off date of August 30, 2017, and be sure to indicate that you are attending the Canadian Nuclear Society Conference.
Reservations made after August 30, 2017, or once the CNS block is sold out, will be accepted based on availability and at the prevailing guest room rates at the time the reservation is made.
Click here to book your group rate for CANDU Maintenance and Nuclear Component Conference. Reservations can also be made by calling Marriott Reservations toll free at 1-800-228-9290.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Submission of full papers for the Conference Proceedings is encouraged, however as a minimum PowerPoint slide presentations are required for inclusion.
Submission should be made electronically via https://www.softconf.com/h/cmncc-2017. Note to Speakers: If you do not provide a full paper for publication in the Conference Proceedings, your presentation
may be ineligible for reference for citation in peer- reviewed scientific journals and at other conferences.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright for papers submitted to the 11th CNS International Conference on CANDU Maintenance and Nuclear Components remains with the author; but the CNS may freely reproduce the papers in print, electronic or other forms. The CNS retains a royalty-free right to charge fees for such material as it sees fit.

IMPORTANT DATES

Due Date for Abstract Submission: 1 June 2017
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 30 June 2017
Paper submission due date: 20 August 2017
Early-bird Registration deadline: 31 July 2017
Hotel Room Block cut-off date: August 30, 2017
The CANDU® Course: October 1, 2017
The Conference: October 1-4, 2017

STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM
A number of Student Grants will be available, thanks to expected generous contributions from industry sponsors. These fixed-amount grants, payable at the end of the Conference, support the participation of qualifying students who plan careers within the nuclear industry. See the Conference website www.cmncc2017.org for details and the application process.

NETWORKING EVENTS
Welcome Reception
Sunday, October 1, 2017 17:30 – 19:00
Coffee & Breakfast Pastries
Monday, October 2 07:30 – 08:30
Tuesday, October 3 07:30 – 08:30
Wednesday, October 4 07:30 – 08:15
Coffee Breaks and Lunch each day of presentations and banquet on October 3.

CANDU COURSE

The CANDU Course was developed to complement the CANDU Maintenance Conference by familiarizing attendees with the basic layout of a nuclear station and the function of nuclear plant equipment. It provides a high-level framework for those that are new to (or considering a career in) the nuclear industry, or for those who work in focused technical areas but want exposure to the larger picture of how a nuclear plant works… The Course can provide better context for participating in the CANDU Maintenance Conference and for understanding the technical presentations, as well as for improving understanding for those working in areas of analysis, research, plant modifications, or refurbishment.
The Course focuses on the basics of what a typical CANDU nuclear power plant looks like, how it is laid out, and how the structures and systems work together to transform heat into electrical power. The basic functional architecture of the reactor core, steam generators, process systems and reactor controls is reviewed. Topics central to nuclear maintenance are also introduced, such as operating chemistry, degradation mechanisms, maintainability and plant operations. The Course can be attended by anyone, but some technical background and/or basic familiarity with nuclear fission would be beneficial.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Registration link coming soon.

Early Rates (by July 31, 2017)

Regular Rates (after July 31, 2017)

Full Conference (includes CANDU® Course, Oct. 1)

CNS Member

$800

$900

Non-member

$900

$999

Full-time Student*

$150

$150

CNS Retiree

$250

$250

CANDU® Course only (Oct. 1)

CNS Member

$300

$300

Non-member

$350

$350

Full-time Student*

No Charge

No Charge

Registration fees include: participation in the CANDU© Course, all Plenary and Concurrent Sessions, the Sunday Welcome Reception, Early AM Coffee & Pastries each day, AM & PM beverage breaks each day, a Luncheon each day, the Monday Networking Reception and Dinner, and the Conference Proceedings. Registration fees are inclusive of 13% HST.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing to the Conference Registrar (CNS Office) as indicated above, no later than August 11, 2017. Refunds, less a $113 processing fee will be issued after the Conference. No refunds will be provided for cancellation of paid registrations after August 11, 2017.
CNS MEMBERSHIP
If you are not already a member of the CNS, consider joining in order to obtain the reduced Conference registration rate as well as the many other membership benefits. For details, go to the CNS website www.cns-snc.ca/membership.

MESSAGE FROM THE CONFERENCE GENERAL CHAIR
On behalf of the Canadian Nuclear Society and the CMNCC- 2017 Organizing Committee, it is my great honor to request that you join us at the 11th International Conference on CANDU® Maintenance and Nuclear Components, CMNCC-2017. This is the only technical nuclear conference to be held in the Greater Toronto Area in 2017, and it will bring together subject-matter experts from operating utilities and service providers for intensive discussion on various topics of importance to the nuclear industry.
CMNCC-2017 is a ‘flagship’ conference with the involvement of the CNS Utility Engagement Team as an integral part of the Organizing Committee. The conference will focus on the future; while making use of our past and present experience to meet the Needs and Interests of the Operating Utilities (NIOU).
The concept of NIOU was introduced at CMC 2011, where utilities identified issues of importance to them and service providers undertook to find solutions. That approach continues with this year’s conference to provide the ideal environment for open and free exchange of ideas, and to incubate solutions to address tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
Keeping up with tradition, the conference will include the very popular CANDU® Configuration Course, an excellent technical program with parallel sessions each day, the Trade Show involving leading service providers, strong student engagement, and a variety of networking opportunities.
We are encouraged by the planned range of technical and plenary topics as laid out in this brochure. Now it’s your turn to help to make the conference a great success – become involved by encouraging registration in good numbers, by sponsoring the conference in an area of your choice, and by exhibiting and demonstrating your company’s strengths in support of the industry.
II look forward to welcoming you to the conference at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel 525 Bay Street, Toronto, October 1-4, 2017 with the objective of “Delivering Clean Energy through CANDU® Maintenance and Life Extension”.
Sincerely,Aman UsmaniConference General Chair

CANDU FUEL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
2017-10-12 00:00 - 2017-10-13 00:00
Brochure
The course brochure is available here
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the CANDU fuel design, performance and operation, and how the fuel interacts with the interfacing systems. The course will be of great interest to the fuel designers, manufacturers, station operations, fuel channel and fuel handling system designers, safety analysts, performance and inspection staff.
Course Outline
This course will provide an overview of the CANDU fuel design, modeling, performance and operation, with a special emphasis on the systems that interface with it. Fuel, more than any other reactor component, interfaces with many different systems. This course is designed to enlighten those involved in fuel design and performance of the interfaces; and vice versa. The course will describe the design of the bundle, the detailed nuclear physics of its operation, the thermal-hydraulic performance, the fuel handling, fuel and physics of the reactor, the discharge and storage of the fuel.
Registration
The registration fees are shown below, and include HST

CNS Member: $720 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]
Non-CNS Member: $820
Full-time student (CNS member) or CNS Retiree member: $300

Register Online
CNS Office4th Floor, 700 University Ave. Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1X6Tel: 416-977-7620;Fax: 416-977-8131E-mail: cns_office@cns-snc.ca

Contact Us
Course contacts (not for registration):
Paul Chan Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept.Royal Military College of CanadaTel: (613) 483-6095 Ext. 6145E-mail: paul.chan@rmc.ca
Erl KøhnConsultant, Fuel DesignAMEC-NSSTel: (416) 592-4603E-mail: erlkohn@acanac.net
Hotel Accommodation
Hilton Garden Inn
500 Beck Crescent, Ajax, Ontario, L1Z 1C9
Please make accommodation arrangements, if required, directly with the hotel at 1-866-336-8077. A special group rate of $132 + tax per night is available on the nights of October 11 & 12 if booked before 2017 September 20. Refer to “Canadian Nuclear Society Course” at time of booking. Reserve early to avoid disappointment.

Student Job Fair for the Nuclear Industry
2017-10-21 00:00
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Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Tsunami Hazard Assessment by Derek Mullin Senior Technical Advisor, Reactor Safety Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
2017-10-24 00:00

Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Tsunami Hazard Assessment - D. Mullin, NB Power
2017-10-24 00:00
Canadian Nuclear Society Société Nucléaire Canadienne Section d’Ottawa
CNS Ottawa Branch Meeting
Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Tsunami Hazard Assessment Derek Mullin Senior Technical Advisor, Reactor Safety Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
Date: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Location: The Royal Canadian Air Force Officers’ Mess 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa (between Bank and O’Connor)
Time: 6:30 pm Cash bar opens for mix & mingle 7:00 pm Talk starts
On Tuesday 24th October, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host a presentation by Mr. Derek Mullin, Senior Technical Advisor in the Reactor Safety Department at Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
The presentation will discuss the tsunami that adversely impacted the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant; and, the resulting work that was done to consider transatlantic tsunamigenic sources and their potential impact on, or hazard for, Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station given that it is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean.
Join us at this fine venue, greet new colleagues and former colleagues you have not seen for some time, and join in what will undoubtedly be an interesting discussion period.
Both CNS members and non-members are welcome (there is no fee for admission).
For more information on this event please contact Wei Shen ( wei.shen@canada.ca ).

Mr. Derek Mullin is a Senior Technical Advisor in the Reactor Safety Department at Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He was worked for more than 28 years in the nuclear industry in the areas of risk and reliability, safety system engineering and regulatory affairs. He led the development of the first full-scope Level 1 and Level 2 Probabilistic Safety Assessment for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, and led the recent reassessment of tsunamis and earthquakes using state-of-the-art methods and current knowledge base.
He has been endorsed by the Government of Canada as a Canadian expert at international expert and consultancy meetings including; protection against extreme earthquakes and tsunamis; evaluation of design safety; and, development of emergency action levels and operator intervention levels in support of the Romanian National Commission for Nuclear Activities.
He is the current chair of the New Brunswick branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society.

Alys Gardner - United Kingdom Nuclear Institute Perspective
2017-11-01 00:00
The CNSC Speaker Series in collaboration with the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) are pleased to welcome Ms. Alys Gardner on Wednesday, November 1st. Ms. Gardner will be speaking at CNSC headquarters at 280 Slater Street, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room 14-032. Ms. Gardner will be providing a presentation on “The United Kingdom’s Nuclear Industry Landscape – a UK Nuclear Institute Perspective,” that will highlight the history, as well as current and future shape of the UK nuclear industry. Ms. Gardner will also touch on her role as a nuclear safety consultant and the role of the UK Nuclear Institute (NI).

Coffee will be provided by the CNSC, and cookies and muffins will be provided by the CNS. Please join us for treats and an intriguing presentation.

For further information or to RSVP, please contact Haajarah Ahmed (haajarah.ahmed@canada.ca).
