Canadian Nuclear Society - CNS

Nuclear-101
2013-05-13 00:00 - 2013-05-14 00:00 UTC
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Dear Nuclear-101 Registrant:
We have changed the room for Nuclear-101 to Room ETB-533 in the new Engineering Technology Building (ETB). Attached herewith are directions to McMaster University, and a map of the McMaster campus.
The map is crowded, but if you magnify the map you will find building ETB as #56 at the bottom of the map, near Main St. W. For parking, use parking lot I to the left of bldg.. 49; you can access it by entering the campus at entrance E (to the right of ETB), and going up and then left to lot I.
Remember that we will have some light continental breakfast starting at about 8 am.See you May 13.
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This third offering of the two-day Nuclear-101 course is specifically designed for those working in the nuclear industry who do not have the benefit of a technical background. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear fundamentals and will not only help you understand how our industry works, but also provide you 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 technology makes to our society.
The course will be taught by three of Canada’s leading nuclear educators, Doug Boreham, Jason Donev and Jeremy Whitlock. 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

Who should register:

Anyone in the Nuclear community who does not have a technical background but would like a better understanding of the Industry and Nuclear technology to effectively do his/her job.

Anyone 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.

Course Outline
Click here for the course outline

How to register:
Click here to register
This outreach course is being offered by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS). The cost of the 2-day course is $495 (HST included), and will cover all materials. The deadline for registration is April 22. There are limited places, so early registration is recommended. For accommodations, the hotel closest to McMaster is the Visitor’s Inn, http://www.visitorsinn.com/.
(Note: There may be another offering of this course at a later date in 2013, perhaps in a different venue.)
Flyer

Click here for the course flyer.

NURETH-15, 15th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
2013-05-12 00:00 - 2013-05-17 00:00

7th International Conference on Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM VII)
2013-04-22 00:00 - 2013-04-26 00:00
On behalf of China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) and Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) of PRC and other six co-organized parties, it is our privilege to invite you to the 7th International Symposium on Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), April 22-26, 2013, in Beijing, China! We are honored to host this event and look forward to welcoming our friends and colleagues from the world. …

CANDU Reactor Safety Course
2013-03-25 00:00 - 2013-03-27 00:00
CANDU Reactor Safety Course
2013 March 25 – 27Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto475 Yonge St.Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7

Course Overview
Safety is of primary consideration in the design and operation of nuclear reactors. If nuclear power generation is to survive, it has to meet ever-increasing safety demands. To address the safety-training needs of the Canadian nuclear industry, the CNS is once again happy to offer the CANDU Reactor Safety course. Previous offerings of this course were very successful and enrollment has been constantly high. This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.
The course provides an introduction to CANDU reactor safety and licensing principles, at the same time offering an overview of the major systems in a CANDU plant. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge beyond their own field of expertise.
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course. The after-dinner speech at the banquet will highlight a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.
Topics to be covered in the course include:

Design and licensing fundamentals
Core-physics safety analysis
Thermalhydraulics
Safety-related systems
Deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses
Severe core-damage assessment
Safety R&D

Brochure and Tentative Program
Click here for the brochure
Registration
Register
Hotel Reservations
A very special room rate per night of $109 + Tax (+ Parking if required) is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown. To receive the special hotel rate, you must book by March 6 – please reserve early to avoid disappointment. Call 1-800-847-5075 and request the Canadian Nuclear Society Course Group Booking.
Reserve a Room using the links below:ONE (1) KING BED:Courtyard Toronto Downtown >> 1 King Bed
TWO (2) QUEEN BEDS:Courtyard Toronto Downtown >> 2 Queen Beds

The 6th International Symposium on Supercritical Water-Cooled Reactors (ISSCWR-6)
2013-03-03 00:00 - 2013-03-07 00:00
Objective
This symposium is aimed at providing a forum for discussion of advancements and issues, sharing information and technology transfer, and establishing future collaborations on research and developments for supercritical water-cooled reactors (SCWR) between international research organizations.
Participants
The symposium will be of interest to those involved in research and development of SCWR core design, fuel design, materials, chemistry, corrosion, thermal- hydraulics, and safety analysis. The official language of the symposium is English.

Topics of Interest
Papers related to the following topics are of interest to this symposium:

Reactor Core and Fuel Designs
Materials, Chemistry and Corrosion
Thermal-hydraulics and Safety Analysis
Balance of Plant
Other applications

Call for Papers
Click here for the call for papers (PDF)
Abstract and Full Paper Submission
Abstracts (<250 words) and full papers must be submitted via the submission link on the Symposium Webpage. Papers should include sufficient information for a clear presentation of the topic, usually this can be achieved in 8-12 pages, including figures and tables. All papers will be published in a CD to be distributed at the symposium. The required format of submission is electronic (Word). Information on paper submission and templates are available from the workshop webpage at http://www.cnpri.com.cn/n47972/index.html

Submission Schedule

Abstract submission…………………………………Aug. 06, 2012 Acceptance/author notification…………………….Aug. 24, 2012 Draft paper submission…………………………….Oct. 29, 2012 Comments on draft paper to authors…………….Nov. 19, 2012 Final paper submission……………………………..Dec. 17, 2012

Symposium Fees
Earlybird Registration (deadline 2013 Feb. 04) …… USD500 Regular Registration (after 2013 Feb. 04) ………… USD600 Full-Time Student……………………………………….USD250

Symposium Organizers
Chair…………………………………………..H. Zhao (CGNPC)Co-Chair………………………………………T. Schulenberg (KIT)
Steering Committee Chair………………H. Matsui (Kyoto U.) Steering Committee Co-Chair………….C.K. Zhao (CNEA) Steering Committee: N. Aksan (U. Pisa), A. Bakai (KIPT), D. Brady (NRCan), X. Cheng (SJTU), C.C. Ge (USTB), J.D. Jackson (U. of Manchester), P. Kirillov (IPPE), S. Kuran (CEI), M.F. Lei (CNEA), K. Matsui (IAE), Y. Oka (Waseda U.), H. Paillere (OECD), J. Riznic (CNSC), A. Sedov (KIAE), W.Q. Shen (SNPTC), R. Speranzini (AECL), Z.J. Xiao (NPIC), K. Yamada (IAEA), Y.X. Zhang (CGNPC)
Technical Program Chair …………….. X.G. Fu (CGNPC)Technical Program Co-Chair ………… L.K.H. Leung (AECL) Technical Program Committee:W. Ambrosini (U. Pisa), L. Ammirabile (JRC), M. Anderson (U. Wisconsin), Q.C. Bi (XJTU), Y.Z. Chen (CIAE), A. Churkin (Gidropress), S. Higuchi (Toshiba), A. Horvath (AEKI), Y.P. Huang (NPIC), Y. Ishiwatari(U. Tokyo), S. Kasahara (JAEA), J. Kysela (UJV), J. Lo (CANMET- Materials), D.G. Lu (NCEPU), D.H. Lu (CGNPC), M. Rohde (TUDelft), J.Q. Shan (XJTU), G.H. Su (XJTU), J. Starflinger (KIT), S. Suppiah (AECL), K. Takase (JAEA), K. Wang (Tsinghua U.), J. Whitlock (AECL), J. Yang (CGNPC), Y.H. Yang (SJTU), K. Zanganeh (CANMET- CETC), L.F. Zhang (SJTU), W. Zheng (CANMET- Materials), Z.J. Zhou (USTB)
General Queries
Jue Yang, China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp.E-mail: ISSCWR6@cgnpc.com.cnTel: 0086-755-25310941

Nuclear 101
2012-12-10 00:00 - 2012-12-11 00:00
Announcing a new Canadian Nuclear Society course for anyone communicating about nuclear:
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
December 10 – 11, 2012Quality Inn & Suites, Petawawa, Ontario

Background
This two-day Nuclear 101 course is specifically designed for those working in the nuclear industry who do not have the benefit of a technical background. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear fundamentals and will not only help you understand how our industry works, but will also provide you 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 technology makes to our society.

The course will be taught by three of Canada’s leading nuclear educators: Doug Boreham (McMaster University), Jason Donev (University of Calgary) and Jeremy Whitlock (AECL). The course 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

Nuclear 101 Flyer
Click here for Instructor Bios

Who should register:

Anyone in the Nuclear community who does not have a technical background but would like a better understanding of the Industry and Nuclear technology to effectively do his/her job.
Anyone 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.

How to register:
This outreach course is being offered by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS).
The course is now full and registration is closed
If you are intrested in being on the waiting list for the spring 2013 Nuclear 101 course (most likely at McMaster University) please contact Jeremy Whitlock @ whitlockj@aecl.ca
The cost of the 2-day course is $495 HST included and covers all materials. The deadline for registration is 2012 October 31. There are limited places so early registration is recommended. Accommodations at the Quality Inn in Petawawa can be arranged by contacting the hotel directly (http://petawawaqualityinnandsuites.com).
(Note: next offering of this course will be April/May at McMaster University in Hamilton – details TBA)

7th CNS Int?l Steam Generators to Controls Conference
2012-11-11 00:00 - 2012-11-14 00:00
SHR.PVC 2012 – Bookmark this site and check back for further details

2nd International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors
2012-11-07 00:00 - 2012-11-09 00:00
Held in cooperation with AECL and IAEA

SUBMISSION DEADLINE MOVED FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTSSEND IN YOUR EXTENDED ABSTRACT AND REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
Content table
ObjectiveRegistrationDraft ProgramTable-Top ExhibitsTopics of InterestAbstract SubmissionChalk River Labs tour registrationRelated Small Reactor Workshop on November 6thKey DatesTechnical Meeting OrganizersFurther InformationAccomadationsSponsors
NEW
Please submit your EXTENDED ABSTRACT to yues@aecl.ca.Deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday, September 15, 2012
Objective
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) are hosting the 2nd International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors. There is growing international interest and activity in the development of small nuclear reactor technology. This meeting will provide participants with an opportunity to share ideas and exchange information on new developments.
This Technical Meeting will cover topics of interest to designers, operators, researchers and analysts involved in the design, development and deployment of small reactors for power generation and research. A special session is planned to focus on small modular reactors (SMR) for generating electricity and process heat, particularly in small grids and remote locations. On the last day of the Technical Meeting (November 9), AECL will host a tour of the Chalk River Laboratories for all interested attendees. The tour will include the ZED-2 and NRU reactors.
Following the success of the first Technical Meeting in November 2010, which captured numerous accomplishments of low-power critical facilities and small reactors, the second Technical Meeting is dedicated to the achievements, capabilities, and future prospects of small reactors. This meeting also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Nuclear Power Demonstration (NPD) reactor which was the first small reactor (20 MWe) to generate electricity in Canada.
Registration
Please note that the Chalk River Tour is now full, and cannot take any more registrations.Registration closed
CNS Member: $550 Early-bird – $620 after Sept 15th.Non-CNS Member- $650 Early-bird – $720 after Sept 15th.Students- $200 Early-bird – $220after Sept 15th.
Draft Program
Click here for the draft program (PDF 393KB)
Table-Top Exhibits
There is an opportunity for a few table-top exhibits Nov. 7 & 8 at the 2nd International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors, which will be held at the Albert at Bay Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario.
An exhibit space with one 6-ft table, 2 chairs and a waste basket will be provided. The exhibit fee for the two days will be $500 + 13% HST = $565. One exhibit attendant will have access to the Conference meals. However, participation in the conference sessions will require full registration to the Meeting.
If your organisation is interested in this opportunity, please communicate with Ben Rouben, CNS Executive Director, at roubenb@alum.mit.edu.
Topics of Interest
Presentations related to the following topics are of interest to this Technical Meeting:

Safety and Licensing
Reactor Physics (physics code validation, bias and uncertainty, benchmarking, etc.)
Thermalhydraulics (passive safety, heat pipes, etc.)
Advanced Fuels (new compositions, inherently safe fuels, etc.)
Instrumentation and Control
Research reactors and low power critical facilities
Education and training
Commercial SMRs for electricity generation
Small reactors for remote locations
Autonomous Control and Operation
Novel Concepts

Abstract Submission
Call for Abstracts (PDF)
Authors should submit an extended abstract (two to three pages) with contact information, via electronic mail, to the Technical Program Chair, Shuwei Yue, (yues@aecl.ca). Extended abstracts will be published in the Conference Proceedings (CD format).
Click here for the extended abstract template.
Chalk River Labs tour registration
To register for the Chalk River Labs tour:

download the registration form
Email the completed form to Ashley Godin (godinas@aecl.ca)

Related Small Reactor Workshop on November 6th
Click here for more information.
Key Dates
Extended abstracts deadline…………………………August 31, 2012Early-Bird registration deadline…………………September 15, 2012Chalk River Labs tour registration deadline……….October 12, 2012
Technical Meeting Organizers

Advisory Committee

Iain Harry, CIC
John Root, CCNI
Romney Duffey, DSM Associates
Marcel de Vos, CNSC
Paul Labbé, DRDC
Dan Meneley, UOIT
John McKenzie, SaskPower
Adriaan Buijs, McMaster University
Eleodor Nichita, UOIT
Benjamin Rouben, 12 & 1 Consulting
Fred Boyd, CNS

General Chair
David Sears, AECL

Technical Program Chair
Shuwei Yue, AECL

Further Information
Additional information may be obtained by contacting
David Sears, General Chair, AECL,Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario K0J 1J0 CANADATel: (613) 584-3311 ext. 44200Email: searsd@aecl.ca

Accommodations:
This Conference will be at the Albert at Bay Suite Hotel, 435 Albert Street, Ottawa Ontario K1R 7X4.Guest rooms are available at $139 and $154 per night (plus tax).Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 800-267-6644 or 613-238-8858. The deadline for reserving within the CNS block is October 15, 2012.

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor

Banquet Sponsor

November 7 Luncheon Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
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24th Nuclear Simulation Symposium
2012-10-14 00:00 - 2012-10-16 00:00
Contents

Objective
Preliminary Program
Papers
Registration
Important Dates
Hotels
More Information
Sponsors

Objective
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CNS is organizing its 24th Nuclear Simulation Symposium in the National Capital. This Symposium is under the purview of Nuclear Science and Engineering Division of CNS. The objective of the symposium is to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of information, results and views amongst scientists, engineers and academics working in various fields of nuclear engineering. The official language of the symposium is English.
Preliminary Program (September 4, 2012)
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Preliminary program is available here.The final program will be established based on submissions and registration information. This will be posted here when available.
Papers
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Submission of new papers is closedCall for Papers announcement: English and French
Technical Topics
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The scope of the Symposium covers all aspects of nuclear modelling and simulation, including, but not limited to:

Reactor Physics
Thermalhydraulics
Safety Analysis
Fuel and Fuel Channels
Computer Codes and Modelling

Paper Formatting and Submission
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The papers should present facts that are new and significant or represent a state-of-the-art review. A clear exposition of the subject should be made in approximately 10 pages. Proper references should be included for all closely related published information.
Use this Microsoft Word template for submission of Full Paper
Submit on-line abstracts and papers at https://www.softconf.com/c/CNS2012Simulation/.
To help with planning, authors are kindly asked to log on to the electronic submission system and input the title and main author of their planned paper even before making the full submission.
For a paper to be presented at the symposium and to appear in the proceedings, at least one of the authors must register by the early bird date.
Copyright
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Copyright of papers submitted to the 24th Simulation Symposium remains with the author and/or his/her organization, 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.

Registration
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Click Here to register for the 24th Simulation Symposium Oct. 14-16, 2012.
Registration Fees
(Earlybird before August 31, 2012/ Regular After August 31,2012):

CNS Member

CDN$570 /

CDN$640

Non-CNS Member

CDN$670 /

CDN$740

Full-Time Student

CDN$200 /

CDN$240

CNS Retiree

CDN$200 /

CDN$240

Important Dates
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June 30, 2012

Submission of new papers is closed

July 31, 2012

Paper Acceptance, Author notification including Comments on submission

August 31, 2012

Final paper submission

August 31, 2012

End of Earlybird discount registration

Oct. 14 – 16, 2012

Simulation Symposium

Hotels
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The official Conference hotel is the Ottawa Marriott Hotel You can reserve your room on-line via the following dedicated link: Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R7 Canada Phone: 001 (613) 238-1122 · Toll-Free: 001 (800) 853-8463Group code CNSCNSA (or use the link above) valid until September 28th 2012.

More Information
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General Enquiry
Gilles Sabourin
Section head – Safety and Licensing, Montreal
Tel: 514-875-3451, Cell: 514-704-8323
Email: gilles.sabourin@candu.com
Candu Energy inc.
2000 McGill College Avenue, suite 1400
Montreal | Quebec | Canada | H3A 3H3

Thank you to our Sponsors
(Click on the logo to link to our sponsor’s website)

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Co-Sponsoring Agencies and Societies
(Click on the logo to link to website)
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CNS CANDU Fuel Technology Course
2012-09-20 00:00 - 2012-09-21 00:00
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.
The course brochure is available here.
Course Outline
This course will provide an overview of the CANDU fuel design, 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
To register online click here
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Hilton Garden Inn Ajax500 Beck Cres., Ajax, ON
Please make accommodation arrangements, if required, online Group Name: Canadian Nuclear Society or directly with the hotel at 905-686-9400. Special group rate of $139 + tax per night is available on the nights of Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 for course participants if booked before 2012 August 19. Refer to “CNS Fuel Technology Course” at time of booking.

NUTHOS-09
2012-09-09 00:00 - 2012-09-13 00:00
Thermal-hydraulics, operations, and safety are recognized as the key cross-cutting subjects for the development of advanced nuclear systems and for the operations and safety assessment of operating plants. NUTHOS has provided the international nuclear communities with an information exchange forum of engineering experience, new research results and future demands on these three subjects.

The first NUTHOS was held in Taipei in 1984 followed by Tokyo (1986), Seoul (1988), Taipei (1994), Beijing (1997), Nara (2004), Seoul (2008) and Shanghai (2010). The success of the previous conferences clearly indicates the high interests of the international nuclear community in NUTHOS and leads to the establishment of NUTHOS as one of the major international conferences in these fields. The ninth of the series, NUTHOS-9, will continue the NUTHOS tradition to provide the international nuclear industries, research institutions and academic organizations an open platform for exchanging their up-to-the-minute research results and engineering experiences.

In light of the recent tragic events at Fukushima, NUTHOS-9 includes an addition theme to address all aspects of the technical issues related to this event. Special plenary and technical sessions are organized to report on the latest analysis results, implemented corrective actions, policy changes, impacts to operating plants and new orders, and future perspectives.
It is our greatest pleasure to invite you to attend the NUTHOS-9 conference, to share the latest scientific and technical results.

TOFE-2012
2012-08-27 00:00 - 2012-08-31 00:00
Scope
The TOFE meeting provides a forum for sharing the exciting progress made in fusion research as well as presenting future plans for national and worldwide fusion programs.

CNS Workshop on Nuclear Education and Outreach (NEO-2012)
2012-08-26 00:00 - 2012-08-28 00:00
3rd Annual CNS Workshop on Nuclear Education and Outreach
Sponsors:
The NEO 2012 committee would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for this year’s workshop.

If you are interested in sponsoring please contact John Krasznai at john.krasznai@kinectrics.com.
Registration Fees:
NEO-2012 registration fees are shown below. Early-bird fees are valid until 2012 July 25. Registration fees increase on July 26. Please register on-line via the link provided below: Registering on-line gives you an immediate receipt!
Click HERE to register for the NEO-2012 Symposium 2012 August 26-28 (with reception evening of August 26)
Please note Cancellation Policy: A fee of $125 (HST included) will be charged for all cancellations received after 2012 July 25.
The NEO-2012 Workshop will be held in the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3. A block of guestrooms is held at the Conference Hotel until 2012 August 5; please reserve early to avoid disappointment. The price of rooms per night (single or double) is as follows: Superior $134, Deluxe $149, Club-Level $169, all + tax. You can conveniently reserve your room at the Sheraton Hamilton by calling the Hotel directly at 905-529-5515 or toll-free at 1-888-627-8161 and referring to NEO-2012 and/or the Canadian Nuclear Society Conference.
Note: All fees in CAN$
1) To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2012 2) All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).

NEO-2012 Workshop Registration Fees

Registering:

By July 25

After July 25

CNS Member

$320

$370

Non CNS Member

$420

$470

CNS Retiree Member

$199

$250

Full-Time Student

$70

$90

Workshop Agenda:
Sunday, August 26, 2012
6:30-8:00 pm: Cocktail Reception & Network Opportunity in the MacNab Room. Don’t miss it!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Time

Event/Speaker

08:00

Breakfast

08:30–09:00

Opening Message by Jason Donev, University of Calgary

09:00-12:00

Panel discussion (Outreach)

09:15-09:45

Presentation 1 John Peevers, Bruce Power
The changing face of Bruce Power communications
In the wake of Fukushima, Bruce Power is rethinking the way it communicates with the public as we work to improve how we explain the true versus imagined risks of radiation and counteract the misinformation spread by professional anti-nuclear groups in a 24-hour news cycle.

09:45-10:15

Presentation 2 Shelley Rolland-Poruks, AECL
Engaging and Working with our Community
This presentation will also endeavour to describe the challenges in communicating with the public as well as some of the successes that she has experienced over the past four years as AECL’s Community Affairs Officer.

10:15-10:45

Coffee Break 1

10:45-11:30

Presentation 3 Ted Gruetzner, OPG
Communication Post-Fukushima-Making sure we don’t fight the wrong battle

11:30 – 12:00

Questions/Discussion

12:00-13:00

Lunch

13:00 – 14:00

Luncheon Speaker Josh Rosenau, NCSE
How to Recognize Science Denial
Science denial is most visible in attacks on vaccination, evolutionary biology, and climate science, but affects many other sciences as well. I will explore how scientists can recognize science denial and communicate science in such hostile environments.

14:00-14:45

Presentation 4 Jo-Ann Facella, NWMO
NWMO Activities and Experience to Date in Engaging Canadians
Since 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has worked to collaboratively develop and implement its processes and plans with Canadians, including the plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel. NWMO will review activities undertaken to engage Canadians in this important issue and discuss the path forward.

14:45-15:15

Questions/Discussion

15:15-15:30

Coffee Break 2

15:30- 16:30

Presentation 5 Bob Oliver, Pollution Probe
Journey to the Centre
Bob will describe Pollution Probe’s investigations into the challenge of improved energy literacy in Canada, and explain its approach to fostering a comprehensive, strategic approach to building energy literacy levels among key audiences across the country.

16:30 –17:00

Questions/Discussion

18:00-20:00

Dinner

20:00

End of Day 1

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Time

Event / Speaker

08:00

Breakfast

08:30–09:00

Presentation 1 Laura Allardyce, CNA
The Canadian Nuclear Industry “Talking Nuclear” The Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) Experience in Social Media
A core objective of the Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) five-year Strategic Plan is to Focus and enable the dialogue on Canada’s nuclear future. In 2011, the CNA launched four successful social media channels under the TalkNUclear brand. TalkNUclear is our opportunity to engage Canadians in a dialogue about what they want to talk about and create an environment in which Canadians can have a healthy, balanced conversation about nuclear technology.
The presentation The Canadian Nuclear Industry “Talking Nuclear” will explain what social media is and why it matters, and provide resources and tips for how you can get involved and add your voice to the nuclear conversion that is happening online – with or without you.

09:00-09:30

Questions/Discussion

09:30-10:00

Presentation 2 Denise Chartrand, Royal Roads Univsersity
Concepts for how to develop an understanding in multi-party discussions
There is much discussion about working together to develop sustainable solutions. In reality working together is often easier said than done. This talk will touch on some key concepts for how to develop an understanding in multi-party discussions including,

Understanding who needs to be at the table
Developing ground rules to empower success
Exploring productive communication practices in groups
Managing conflict effectively

10:00-10:30

Questions/Discussion

10:30-10:45

Coffee Break 1

10:45-12:00

Group Workshop 1 Hosted by Dave Shoesmith
Topics for Discussion:

How can nuclear outreach gain credibility when most people representing the technology are employed by the industry? (i.e. how to overcome the perception of employment bias?)
“Do fewer things, but do them well”: Given the relatively small size of the nuclear industry, how could the combined resources of the industry be pooled to most effectively communicate nuclear science and technology to the public?
What are the “top five” things we do wrong as a technical community in reaching out to the public?
How can the public’s (or students’) “critical thinking” capabilities be improved when it comes to assessing controversial subjects?

12:00-13:00

Lunch

13:00–14:00

Group Workshop 2 Hosted by Dave Shoesmith

Topics for Discussion:

“Matching the message to the audience”: summarize how the same overall message (e.g. what happened at Fukushima, incl. health effects) would be best communicated to each of the following groups: (1) Grade 7 students; (2) High-school science students; (3) general public; (4) the media
“Will the real expert please step forward”: How can the general public distinguish between (seemingly) equally qualified experts, whose opinions differ greatly on controversial topics like nuclear power?
How do we as members of a civilized society embrace greater integrity in communication for society’s benefit at the expense of individual benefits. Can this altruism be taught? Can we ever change this human trait? eg we humans will oppose an initiative on the grounds of a financial impact (a base human cause)but for public consumption we say we oppose on the basis of health and safety impacts – a much higher human cause.

14:00-14:30

Questions/Discussion

14:30-15:00

Travel to McMaster

15:00- 17:00

Tour of McMaster Reactor

17:00

End of Day 2

Contacts:
General inquiries may be addressed to the CNS main office at cns_office@cns-snc.ca, or call (416)977-7620.
The Technical Program Chair, Brad Moore can be reached at moorebg@hotmail.ca. For sponsorship information please contact Cherie Ferrari at Cherie.Ferrari@kinectrics.com or John Krasznai at john.krasznai@kinectrics.com.

ICONE20
2012-07-30 00:00 - 2012-08-03 00:00
Join us July 30—August 3, 2012 in Anaheim, CA when the premier global conference for the Nuclear industry joins together with the foremost confer- ence on Power Engineering and Plant Operations.

7th Topical Meeting on Neutron Radiography
2012-07-16 00:00 - 2012-07-24 00:00

2012 ANS Topical Meeting on Decommissioning, Decontamination and Reutilization & Technology Expo
2012-06-24 00:00 - 2012-06-28 00:00
The ANS Topical DD&R Meeting is a forum for the discussion of the social, regulatory, scientific, and technical aspects of decontamination, decommissioning, and reutilization, and waste management. The 2012 conference program will include commercial, government, and international project updates as well as present project management, technology, and regulatory developments in the areas of decommissioning, waste management, site closure and legacy management. The conference will be embedded in the ANS National Meeting for 2012 which will provide Technical sessions and opportunities beyond those in the decommissioning area.
In addition to a comprehensive technical program, there will be a Technology Expo, technical tours, and numerous fun activities and opportunities for attendees and guests to enjoy Chicago at its finest.

33rd CNS Annual Conference and 36th Annual CNS-CNA Student Conference
2012-06-10 00:00 - 2012-06-13 00:00
Program
Click here for the preliminary program.

Student Conference

Student Conference Call for papers
CNS Student Extended Abstract Template

Paper Submission

Call for Papers

Conference Announcement
Click here for the Conference Announcement

Sponsor and Exhibitor Information
Welcome to the 33nd Annual CNS Conference and 36th CNS-CNA Student Conference
Conference Theme: “Building on our past … Building for the future”
On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to become a Sponsor and Exhibitor for the Canadian Nuclear Scoiety’s Annual Conference. Please click on the following link for an overview of plans for the conference.
Documents and Forms

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities Package (pdf)
Exhibitor Information (pdf)
Exhibit Booth Space Application/Order Form (pdf) or (MS Word)
Credit Card Charge Authorization (pdf) or (MS Word)
Exhibit Booth Layout (pdf)
Exhibitor Booth Services and Shipping Information – to follow

Sponsor and Exhibitor Information
Sponsorship Opportunities
For detailed information on sponsorship opportunities please click on the program package below.

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities Package (pdf)

We would be most pleased to have your company as a sponsor. Where you have sponsored an event at the 2011 Conference at Niagara Falls, you are in the privileged position to obtain the same event as last year or to sponsor an event of your choice from the list of new or otherwise unsponsored events. Please peruse the overall Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities Package to see if you would like to enhance/change your sponsorship by supporting one of our other events. The booking opportunities open to all interested parties 2012 January 10.
We welcome your sponsorship choice by submitting your completed Sponsorship Application form and e-mail to Anne Greve ragreve@sympatico.ca

Sponsorship Application form (pdf) or (MS Word file)

If you require additional sponsorship information please contact:
Anne Greve, 705 435-3218 ragreve@sympatico.ca
Eric Williams, 519-396-8844 canoe.about@bmts.com
Exhibitor Information
Please click on the links below for detailed information on Exhibit Opportunities, Application Form, and Exhibition Layout. We welcome your selection of an exhibit booth location by completing the application form below and email to Anne Greve at ragreve@sympatico.ca
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities Package (pdf)
Exhibitor Information (pdf)
Exhibit Booth Space Application/Order Form (pdf) or (MS Word)
Credit Card Charge Authorization (pdf) or (MS Word)
Exhibit Booth Layout (pdf)
Exhibitor Booth Services and Shipping Information – to follow
Registration for Booth Attendants
Two full conference registrations are included with each booth space purchased. Booth staff are required to register on-line by April 30, 2012 via the conference registration link*.
*PLEASE NOTE: The online registration link will be activated towards the end of December. A new registration process is currently being set up.
Exhibit Booth Services Contractor – Handy Special EventsThe complete order forms package to follow.
Exhibit Transportation / Freight Forwarding Information – to follow

Accommodations
First Conference Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon 90-22nd Street E Saskatoon Saskatchewan, S7K 3X6
The Hilton Garden Inn is across the street from TCU Place, where the Conference will be held.
Reserve your room at the Hilton Garden Inn by calling the hotel at 306-244-2311 or toll-free at 1-877-STAY-HGI, and mentioning the Canadian Nuclear Society Annual Conference. The rates for King and Double Queen rooms are $209 per night + tax. Spa Suites are $309 + tax. Complimentary wireless internet access is included.

Second Conference Hotel
Delta Bessborough Saskatoon 601 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon Saskatchewan, S7K 3G8
The Delta Bessborough is approximately a 12-to-15-minute walk from TCU Place, where the Conference will be held.
Reserve your room at the Delta Bessborough by calling the hotel at 306-244-5521 or toll-free at 1-800-268-1133, and mentioning the Canadian Nuclear Society Annual Conference. The rate for Riverview rooms is $215, and for Delta rooms $195, plus tax. Complimentary internet access is included.

CNS Workshop on Nuclear Education and Outreach (NEO-2012)
2012-06-08 00:00 - 2012-06-09 00:00
The NEO-2011 Workshop is this week; please follow the approproate links to register online.

2nd Annual CNS Workshop on Nuclear Education and Outreach
Sponsors:
If you are interested in sponsoring please contact Cherie Ferrari at Cherie.Ferrari@kinectrics.com.

Registration Fees:
NEO-2011 registration fees are shown below. Early-bird fees are valid until 2011 May 13th. Registration fees increase on May 14. Please register on-line via the link provided below: Registering on-line gives you an immediate receipt!
Click HERE to register for the CNS NEO-2011 Symposium June 9 (with reception evening of June 8)
Please note Cancellation Policy: A fee of $125 (HST included) will be charged for all cancellations received after 2011 May 13.
The NEO-2011 Symposium will be held in the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, 5875 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 3K7. A block of guestrooms is held at the Conference Hotel until 2011 May 15; please reserve early to avoid disappointment. The price of rooms (single or double) is $204 per night + tax (Fallsview Room) or $164 per night + tax (Traditional Room). You can conveniently reserve your room at the Conference hotel via this link (this is actually the link for the CNS 2011 Annual Conference, but the block is the same).
Alternatively, you can make room reservations by calling the Hotel directly toll-free at 1-800-519-9911 and referring to the Canadian Nuclear Society Conference. [Note: Please help the CNS keep Conference fees low by staying at the Conference hotel and ensuring that the CNS meets its room block guarantee.]
Note: All fees in CAN$
1) To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2011 2) All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).

CNS 2011 Annual Conference Registration Fees

Registering:

By May 13

After May 13

CNS Member

$237

$297

Non CNS Member

$320

$380

CNS Retiree Member

$158

$200

Full-Time Student

$0

$56

Evening Reception (June 8th):
The welcoming reception will be held from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the Upper Falls Room B, located on the 5th floor.

Workshop Program (June 9th):
The workshop will be held in Strategy Room 3 on the 5th floor.

07:30
Breakfast

08:30-09:00
Speaker – TBD

9:00-10:00

Panel Discussion (Education) –Moderator – Dr. John Roberts – Dalton Nuclear Institute, The University of Manchester – Confirmed
Speaker – Clair Ripley– Point Lepreau Community Liaison and Communications Officer, AECL – Confirmed
Speaker – Jason Donev – Professor, University of Calgary – Confirmed
Speaker – Basma Shalaby – President, UNENE– Confirmed

10:00 – 10:30
Coffee Break

10:30-11:00
Presentation 1 – Scott Taylor, Let’s talk Science – Confirmed

11:00 – 11:30
Presentation 2 – Sean Hanna, Science Coordinators’ and Consultants’ Association of Ontario – Confirmed

11:30 – 12:00
Presentation 3 – Bereznai – Dean and Professor Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, UOIT– UOIT – Confirmed

12:00 – 13:30
Lunch/ Keynote Speaker – Jay Ingram, Discovery Channel – Confirmed

13:30 – 14:30

Panel Discussion (Outreach) – Moderator –Cheryl Cottrill – Executive Director WIN Canada – Uses of Social Networking – Confirmed
Speaker: – Sonja Galton – Social Media & Comms Specialist, AECL – Confirmed
Speaker: – (Name TBD) – OPG communications – Confirmed
Speaker: – Dietwald Claus – Research Manager – CNA – Confirmed

14:30 – 15:00
Presentation 4 – Dr. Bill Garland – Academic Director, CANTEACH – Confirmed

15:00 – 15:30
Presentation 5 – Doug Boreham – Professor, McMaster University– Confirmed

15:30 – 16:00
Presentation 6 – Seppälä Timo – Senior Manager, Communications, Posiva Oy – Confirmed

16:00 – 16:30
Round Table on Future NEO workshops – What would you like to see (Moderated by Brad Moore & Jeremy Whitlock)

16:30
End of Symposium

Contacts:
General inquiries may be addressed to the CNS main office at cns_office@cns-snc.ca, or call (416)977-7620.
The Technical Program Chair, Brad Moore can be reached at moorebg@aecl.ca. For sponsorship information please contact Cherie Ferrari at Cherie.Ferrari@kinectrics.com or Workshop Director, John Krasznai at john.krasznai@kinectrics.com.

CANDU Reactor Safety Course
2012-05-07 00:00 - 2012-05-09 00:00
CANDU Reactor Safety Course
2012 May 7 – 9Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto475 Yonge St.Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7

Course Overview
Safety is of primary consideration in the design and operation of nuclear reactors. If nuclear power generation is to survive, it has to meet ever-increasing safety demands. To address the safety-training needs of the Canadian nuclear industry, the CNS is once again happy to offer the CANDU Reactor Safety course. Previous offerings of this course were very successful and enrollment has been constantly high. This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.
The course provides an introduction to CANDU reactor safety and licensing principles, at the same time offering an overview of the major systems in a CANDU plant. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge beyond their own field of expertise.
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course. The after-dinner speech at the banquet will highlight a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.
Topics to be covered in the course include:

Design and licensing fundamentals
Core-physics safety analysis
Thermalhydraulics
Safety-related systems
Deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses
Severe core-damage assessment
Safety R&D

Brochure and Tentative Program
Click here for the brochure
Registration
Register
Hotel Reservations
A special room rate per night of $159 + Tax (+ Parking if required) is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown. To receive the special hotel rate, you must book by april 17 – please reserve early to avoid disappointment. Call 1-800-847-5075 and request the Canadian Nuclear Society Course Group Booking. You will also be able to reserve your room online, Courtyard Toronto Downtown.

Nuclear 101
2012-04-23 00:00 - 2012-04-24 00:00
Announcing a new Canadian Nuclear Society course for anyone communicating about nuclear:
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
April 23 – 24, 2012McMaster University, Hamilton, OntarioInformation Technology Building – Room 113 http://www.mcmaster.ca/welcome/campusmap.cfm

Background
This two-day Nuclear 101 course is specifically designed for those working in the nuclear industry who do not have the benefit of a technical background. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear fundamentals and will not only help you understand how our industry works, but will also provide you 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 technology makes to our society.
Nuclear 101 Flyer

The course will be taught by Canada’s leading nuclear educators including Doug Boreham, Martyn Wash and Jeremy Whitlock. The course will consist of three modules:

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
A Historical Review of the Nuclear Industry
An Overview of Radiation and Nuclear Risk.

Click here for Instructor Bios

Who should register:

Anyone in the Nuclear community who does not have a technical background but would like a better understanding of the Industry and Nuclear technology to effectively do his/her job.
Anyone 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.

How to register:
This outreach course is being offered by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS). You may register here.
We are pleased to announce that a number of additional spots have come available and we are able to re-open registration for the Nuclear 101 course, which is being held at McMaster University on April 23 and 24. Registration will now close on March 31.
Unfortunately, on account of number limitations it might not be possible for new registrants to participate in the tour of the McMaster Research Reactor, which is scheduled for later in the afternoon of April 23.The cost of the 2-day course is $495 HST included and covers all materials. The deadline for registration is 2012 March 31. There are limited places so early registration is recommended. McMaster has organized a block booking at the Visitors Inn ($95/night single, $105 double occupancy) http://www.visitorsinn.com/ . Please quote “Nuclear 101” when making a reservation.

Physics of Reactors 2012 (PHYSOR-2012)
2012-04-15 00:00 - 2012-04-20 00:00

INREC-12, International Nuclear and Renewable Energy Conference
2012-03-19 00:00 - 2012-03-22 00:00

18th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC-2012)
2012-03-18 00:00 - 2012-03-23 00:00

9th Int?l Conference on CANDU Maintenance (CMC2011)
2011-12-04 00:00 - 2011-12-06 00:00
Key Dates:

Call for Abstracts Issued: Abstract Submission Deadline:Author Notification:Full Papers Due:Early Registration Deadline:Conference:

January 17, 2011April 11, 2011June 6, 2011October 3, 2011October 21, 2011December 4-6, 2011

COM 2011 Conference of Metallurgists
2011-10-02 00:00 - 2011-10-05 00:00
Canadian Metallurgy: Celebrating History and Poised for the Future

International Conference on Future of Heavy Water Reactors (HWR-Future)
2011-10-02 00:00 - 2011-10-05 00:00
Contents

Background
Papers
Registration
Important Dates
Hotels
More Information
Sponsors

Background
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A greater use of nuclear energy will be required to achieve sustainable emissions-free energy production and energy use while economically meeting the requirements of security of supply (energy independence) and growing demand. Nuclear energy will continue to make a substantial contribution to meet the world’s energy needs based on the sound foundation of existing reactor technology, infrastructure and resources (natural resources and human capital). To ensure that nuclear energy can contribute its full potential, reactor and related nuclear technologies, in particular nuclear fuel cycles, must continue to evolve. Heavy Water Reactor (HWR) technology is uniquely suited to respond to the future needs because of its inherent technical characteristics and associated fuel cycle flexibility. With the looming renaissance of nuclear power, major plans for new builds have been established or considered in many countries. In cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is organizing the International Conference on the future of HWR (HWR-Future). This conference is aimed at providing a forum for discussion of advancements and issues, sharing information and technology transfer, and establishing future collaborations on reactor design, fuel design, material and chemistry, thermal-hydraulics and safety, and operating experience for HWRs. The official language of the symposium is English.
Papers
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Call for Papers announcement (June 10 2011)
Technical Topics
Papers related to the following topics are of interest to HWR-Future:

Reactor Core and Fuel Designs
Advanced Fuel Cycle and Reactor Physics
Material and Chemistry
Thermal-hydraulics and Safety Analysis
Steam Generators
Operation and Maintenance
Other topics

**NEW**Embedded Panel Discussions
“Fuel CHF Enhancement – Technologies to improve safety margin, enhance power output, and mitigate ageing effect”

Panel organizers: Laurence Leung (AECL)
October 4, 2011, 14:00 – 17:00 (tentative)
Discussion topics:

Past experience
Current developments
Analytical support
Experimental support
Future trends
Regulatory and licensing requirements

“Current Developments and Challenges In Heavy Water Reactor Physics Analyses”

Panel organizers: Parvaiz Akhtar (Chair), Adriaan Buijs (McMaster University), Dumitru Serghiuta (CNSC)
October 4, 2011, 14:00 – 17:00 (tentative)
Discussion topics:

Present neutronics computational schemes for heavy water reactors and challenges related to optimization of operational and licensing needs for life extension
Full core transport methods in HWR: drivers and trends
Coupled neutronics-thermalhydraulics codes
Developmental needs pertaining to advanced HWR designs and new fuel cycles
Verification and validation activities and related qualification of uncertainties
Developmental needs to address evolution of regulatory and licensing requirements

Paper Formatting and Submission
Use this Microsoft Word templates for submission of Full Paper
Submit on-line abstracts and papers at https://www.softconf.com/c/cns_fhwr2011/.
To help with planning, authors are kindly asked to log on to the electronic submission system and input the title and main author of their planned paper even before making the full submission.
Important Dates for Authors (Extended)

Submission of on-line abstracts
March 14, 2011

Acceptance/author notification
April 04, 2011

Draft paper submission
June 20, 2011

Comments on draft paper sent to authors
July 11, 2011

Final paper submission
August 22, 2011

Earlybird discount registration
August 23, 2011

Copyright
Copyright of papers submitted to the International Conference on the Future of Heavy Water Reactors (HWR-Future) remains with the author and/or his/her organization, 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.

Program
The final program has been established based on submissions and registration information. Please review and contact us if there is any schedule conflict.

Technical Tours
A tour of the AECL Chalk River Laboratories (http://www.aecl.ca/Science/CRL.htm) has been planned on 2011 October 06. Please sign up at the registration desk (spaces are limited).

Registration

Click HERE to register for the International Conference on the Future of Heavy-Water Reactors (HWR-Future) 2011 Oct. 2-5
Earlybird Registration Fees (deadline August 23, 2011):

CNS Member
CDN$600

Non-CNS Member
CDN$700

Full-Time Student
CDN$330

CNS Retiree
CDN$430

Regular Registration Fees (after August 23, 2011):

CNS Member
CDN$700

Non-CNS Member
CDN$800

Full-Time Student
CDN$430

CNS Retiree
CDN$530

Important Dates (Extended)
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March 14, 2011
Submission of on-line abstracts

April 04, 2011
Notification of paper acceptance sent to authors

June 20, 2011
Draft paper submission

July 11, 2011
Comments on draft paper to authors

August 22, 2011
Final paper submission

August 23, 2011
Earlybird discount registration

Oct. 02 – 05, 2011
Int. Conf. on Future of HWRs

October 06, 2011
Technical tour of Chalk River Lab.

Hotels
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The official Conference hotel is the Ottawa Marriott HotelYou can reserve your room on-line via the following dedicated link: Marriott Hotel
100 Kent StreetOttawa, Ontario K1P 5R7 Canada Phone: 001 (613) 238-1122 · Toll-Free: 001 (800) 853-8463(Group code is “NSSNSSA”)

More Information
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General EnquiryLaurence LeungAtomic Energy of Canada LimitedChalk River LaboratoriesChalk River, Ontario K0J 1J0Ph: ++1 613-584-8811 ext. 44813e-mail: leungl@aecl.ca
Thank you to our Sponsors
(Click on the logo to link to our sponsor’s website)
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Co-Sponsoring Agencies and Societies
(Click on the logo to link to website)
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PHYTRA2 - Second International Conference on Physics and Technology of Reactors and Applications
2011-09-26 00:00 - 2011-09-28 00:00

14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermalhydraulics (NURETH-14)
2011-09-25 00:00 - 2011-09-30 00:00
Conference Theme:
“Helping the Environment with Advances in Thermalhydraulics”

Background
Canada is the hosting country for the 14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermalhydraulics (NURETH-14). Continuing the tradition of the highly successful series of thirteen conferences, NURETH-14 will gather an international group of leading academic and industry researchers and practitioners engaged in engineering and scientific work focused on nuclear reactor thermalhydraulics. This is the only major conference series devoted solely to the advancement of knowledge in the nuclear reactor thermalhydraulics field. NURETH-14 is a unique opportunity for researchers and practitioners in the field to present results of their work and discuss challenges and new ideas.
Venue
The NURETH-14 conference will be held at Hilton Toronto Hotel:
Hilton Toronto 145 Richmond Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2L2 Phone: 416 860-6804

Paper Submission:
Call for Papers
The Technical Program Committee welcomes the contribution of 300-to-400-word abstracts of papers for oral or poster presentation in the following general subject areas:

Two-Phase Flow and Heat-Transfer Fundamentals
Boiling and Condensation Phenomena
Rod Bundle Thermalhydraulics
Subchannel Analysis
Thermalhydraulics and Safety for Nuclear Reactor Plant and Core
Computational Methods, Modelling, Verification/Validation
Applications of Computational Methods to Nuclear Systems
Advanced Code Development and Validation/Verification/Applications
Experimental Methods and Instrumentation
Severe Accidents, Phenomena, Modelling and Experiments
Thermalhydraulics in Accident Management
Thermalhydraulics in Power Uprating/Life Extension
Neutronics/Thermalhydraulics Coupling
Fluid-Structures and Materials Interactions
Thermalhydraulics and Materials Degradation Issues
Generation IV and Future Innovative Nuclear Reactors Thermalhydraulics
Thermalhydraulics of Small Modular Reactors
Nano-Fluid Applications in Nuclear Technology
Micro-Channel Flow and Heat Transfer Phenomena in Nuclear Thermalhydraulics
Thermalhydraulics of Non-Electricity Generating Nuclear Equipment
Thermalhydraulics of Waste Disposal
Others

Abstracts and full papers must be submitted via an on-line submission link using the following Microsoft Word templates:

Abstract
Full Paper

Link to submission of NURETH-14 abstract and papers on line: Submit here
Publication Schedule/Key dates:
Abstract submission Dec. 20, 2010Acceptance/author notification Jan. 10, 2011Draft paper submission Mar. 07, 2011Comments to authors May 23, 2011Final paper submission July 10, 2011

Initiating Conference Organizers:
Honorary Chair: M. Ishii (Purdue U.)General Chair: J. Luxat (McMaster U.) General Co-Chair: F.B. Cheung (Penn. State U.)Technical Program Chair: J. Riznic (CNSC) Technical Program Co-Chair: C. Oh (INL)Steering Committee Chair: L.K.H. Leung (AECL)Local Organizing Committee Chair: Y. Parlatan (OPG)Local Arrangement: B. Rouben (12 & 1 Consulting)Technical Program Committee: To be announced shortly

Major Expectations and Considerations

Participation expected

~ 300 paper contributions
~ 400 participants

Paper solicitation: Internet, Nuclear News, Direct mails, International Journals
Publication of Proceedings: CD-ROM together with a concise bound volume for abstracts

History of NURETH Meetings
1980 1st Saratoga Springs, USA1983 2nd Santa Barbara, USA1985 3rd Newport, USA1989 4th Karlsruhe, Germany1992 5th Salt Lake City, USA1993 6th Grenoble, France1995 7th Saratoga Springs, USA1997 8th Kyoto, Japan1999 9th San Francisco, USA2003 10th Seoul, Korea2005 11th Avignon, France2007 12th Pittsburg, USA2009 13th Kanazawa, Japan2011 14th Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Further Information
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Technical Program Chair: Jovica Riznic, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, 280 Slater St., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5S9, CANADA, Tel: (613) 943-0132; Fax: (613) 943-1292, E?mail: jovica.riznic@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.

Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration for Canada?s Nuclear Activities
2011-09-11 00:00 - 2011-09-14 00:00
“Current Practices and Future Needs”

DATE: Sep 11 – Sep 14 2011
Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre525 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L2 Canada
Conference Information Contact: Elizabeth Muckle-JeffsE-mail: elizabeth@theprofessionaledge.comTel. North America Toll-free: 1-800-868-8776Tel. International: 613-732-7068
Registration Information Contact: Denise RoubenE-mail: cns_office@cns-snc.caTel. (416) 977-7620

Contents

Background
Important Dates
Sponsorship Opportunities

Final Program
Accompanying Guest Program
Conference Registration Fees
IAEA Technical Assistance Grants

Hotel Accommodation
Author/Presenter Information
Important Dates for Authors Full Paper Submission Deadline: May 13, 2011
Organizing Committee
Conference Sponsors

Sponsoring Societies

Background
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The Canadian Nuclear Society is pleased to host the Conference on Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration for Canada’s Nuclear Activities that will be held September 11-14, 2011 at the Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel. The working language of the Conference is English. Two Post-Conference tours are also planned, see below for details.
The main objective of the Conference is to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of views on the technical, regulatory and social challenges and opportunities for radioactive waste management, nuclear facility decommissioning and environmental restoration activities in Canada. The three-day conference is organized into Plenary Sessions and six technical tracks that address low-and intermediate-level wastes, decommissioning, uranium mining and milling wastes, irradiated nuclear fuel management, environmental restoration, information management, social issues, policies and programs, and regulatory considerations. The Final Program will include Abstracts of final papers as a guide to the contents of the presentations that will be made. Conference Proceedings will be published on a CD and mailed to participants following the Conference.

Important Dates
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Early Registration Deadline June 10, 2011Hotel Reservation Deadline August 22, 2011Conference September 11-14, 2011Post-Conference Technical Tours September 15, 2011

Sponsorship Opportunities
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Sponsorship towards this Conference provides not only the benefit of corporate visibility, but also recognition among participants of a company’s leadership within the industry, and as a strong supporter of the Conference and its objectives. There are a range of sponsorships opportunities and levels of financial support. Please contact the Conference Administrator to obtain the Sponsorship Information package.

Final Program
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Final Program Final as of August 31, 2011

Conference Registration Fees
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Click here to access the online Registration Form
Registration after June 10, 2011 CNS Member Rate $900.00 Non-member Rate $1,000.00 Student $220.00 Retiree $325.00 CNS Member One-Day $400.00 Non-Member One-Day $450.00 Extra Banquet Ticket $125.00 Extra Conference Proceedings $125.00

Hotel Accommodation
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The Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre is the location for all Conference activities. The hotel has a block of rooms is held for Conference Participants at the reduced rate of $199 per night single or double occupancy plus applicable taxes. The cut-off date for reservations is Friday, August 22, 2011, so please reserve early.Please note that the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will also take place at the time of the Conference, so it is important to make hotel reservations as early as possible to be assured of accommodation, as it is can be difficult to arrange accommodation during TIFF. Room reservations must be made directly with the Hotel by calling 1-800-905-0667. When calling the hotel, you must indicate that the reservation is for the CNS 2011 Waste ManagementConference. You can also register online through this direct hotel reservation link.

Author/Presenter Information
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Full Paper Preparation and Submission

Full Paper Submission Deadline: May 13, 2011Full papers should include sufficient information for a clear presentation of the topic. Usually this can be achieved in 8-12 pages, including figures and tables.
For a paper to appear in the Conference Proceedings, at least one of the authors must register for the Conference by the “early” registration date of June 10, 2011. Papers must be prepared and submitted according to the Preparation and Submission Guidelines (en Français) and using the Paper Preparation Template (en Français) and submitted by email to CNSP2011@aecl.ca before the deadline of May 13, 2011.
Papers that do not conform to the Guidelines and Template will be returned to the author for reworking and resubmission.
The submission deadline for Full Papers is May 13, 2011. The Technical Program Committee reserves the write to withdraw presentations from the program is the full paper has not been received by that date. Submitting authors will be provided with comments on their papers by August 15, 2011. Final Papers are then to be submitted by September 11, 2011. Paper Abstracts will be published in the Final Conference Program provided to all registered participants as a guide to the contents of the presentations.

Final Instructions to Parallel Session Authors
Please refer to these Final Instructions to Parallel Session Authors and Presenters. I you have any questions or require clarification of any details, please contact Alan Melnyk, Technical Program Chair by email to cnsp2011@aelc.ca

Speaker Slide Deck Preparation
Please refer to the Speaker Slide Deck Preparation and Submission Guidelines (en Français) for important information about preparing PowerPoint slide presentations and on-site submission at the Speaker A/V Check-in Desk.
Important Dates for Authors
Deadline for Full Paper submission May 13, 2011Registration Deadline for One Paper Author (at least) June 10, 2011Comments on Papers provided to authors August 15, 2011Hotel Reservation Deadline August 22, 2011Deadline for Final Paper submission September 11, 2011

Copyright

Copyright in papers submitted to the Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration Conference 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.

More Information
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Organizing Committee
Colin Allan (AECL, retired), Conference General ChairAlan Melnyk (AECL), Technical Program ChairKen Dormuth (AECL retired), Plenary Session ChairJoan Miller (AECL), Sponsorships and ExhibitsTracy Sanderson (AECL), TreasurerBenjamin Rouben (CNS), FacilitiesPauline Witzke (OPG), Judy Ryan (COG, retired), Barbara Gray (AECL, retired), Technical and Social ToursJudy RyanBarbara Gray Tom Kotzer (Cameco Corporation) Don Howard (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)Kathleen Hollington (Natural Resources Canada)Dave McCauley (Natural Resources Canada)Jamie Robinson (NWMO)
Conference Administrator
Elizabeth Muckle-JeffsThe Professional Edge1027 Pembroke Street East, Suite 200Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3M4Ph: North America Toll Free: 1-800-868-8776International: 613-732-7068Fax: 613-732-3386E-mail: Elizabeth@theprofessionaledge.com
Conference Registrar
Denise RoubenCanadian Nuclear Society 400 University Avenue, Suite 200Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V2Tel.: 416-977-7620Fax: 416-663-3504E-mail: cns_office@cns-snc.ca

Conference Sponsors
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Sponsoring Societies
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This conference is being organized by the Canadian Nuclear Society in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and is co-sponsored by the American Nuclear Society, Argentina Nuclear Technology Association, the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, the Chinese Nuclear Society, the Indian Nuclear Society, the Korean Nuclear Society, the Nuclear Energy Agency of the OECD and the Romanian Nuclear Energy Association.

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Full papers should include enough information for a clear presentation of the topic. Usually this can be achieved in 8-12 pages, including figures and tables. The use of 12-point Times New Roman font is suggested. The name(s), affiliation(s), and contact information of the author(s) should appear below the title of the paper. An abstract of 50-100 words should be placed at the beginning of the full paper, after the title and author names. Abstracts will be collected in an Abstract Book as a guide to the contents of the presentations. For a paper to appear in the Conference Proceedings, at least one of the authors must register for the Conference by the “early” registration date (June 10, 2011).
Questions regarding papers and the Technical Program should be addressed to Mark ChapmanE-mail: chapmanmw@aecl.ca

Radiological Emergency Planning
2011-08-15 00:00 - 2011-08-19 00:00
Benefit from a current curriculum on radiological emergency planning
Examine the latest principles and requirements to prepare for and respond to a radiological emergency. Develop the skills necessary to effectively communicate with the media and public during crisis situations.
Current events continue to make emergency planning an urgent concern. With major changes underway from both government and industry, emergency planners and emergency response team members face a host of new challenges in an era of unprecedented public scrutiny. This year’s offering of Radiological Emergency Planning will respond to these important developments in emergency response and preparedness. Whether you are new or experienced, from a private facility/company or from the government, this program will provide valuable insights for immediate use in your daily work.
Taught by leaders in the field of Emergency Planning, this program combines lectures and case studies with access to expert faculty to provide a unique learning experience…
