3rd Canadian Conference on Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration
2016-09-11 00:00 - 2016-09-14 00:00 UTC
Conference Theme

Using nuclear energy is an environmental friendly technology, and safe management of nuclear waste, decommissioning and environmental restoration requires a collaborative approach to find solutions on many different levels of technical, social, political, and economical challenges facing nuclear organizations.
Conference
The Canadian Nuclear Society will once again be hosting a NWMD&ER conference from September 11-14, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Similar to previous NWMD&ER conferences, the emphasis will be on the sharing and exchange of information between specialists, government representatives and officials, industry, community, Aboriginal and Métis communities, and other stakeholders to foster collaborations for the benefit of Canadian and international nuclear industries as a whole.
The Canadian Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration (NWMD&ER) Conferences held in 2005 and 2011 were highly successful, with over 300 international participants and received the support of several prominent organization of the nuclear community.
Important Dates
Online submission of abstracts…………….Jan 15, 2016Notification of acceptance of abstracts…..Mar 01, 2016Online submission of draft full papers……May 01, 2016Notification of acceptance of full draft……Jun 15, 2016Receipt of final full papers………………….July 06, 2016
Topics

Government Policies, Programs & Oversight: Includes new developments and updates on federal, provincial and international programs and policies, and regulatory and oversight matters. Can include contracting, permitting, compliance, privatization, new regulation, and standards development.
Stakeholder Engagement: Includes approaches for and experience in communication, public involvement, education and collaborative decision making. Objectives include enhancing public involvement, advancing ideas for knowledge sharing, and highlighting innovative approaches.
Aboriginal Participation in the Nuclear Industry: Includes aboriginal involvement and education on technical and environmental issues, including integration of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge, sharing/collaboration, and partnership initiatives.
Uranium Mining & Milling Waste Management: Includes the regulatory interfaces, compliance verification and monitoring, and processing and disposal of waste (including waste rock, tailings and mill effluent, and site remediation).
Low Level, Intermediate Level & Mixed Waste Management: Includes generation through treatment, recycling, long term management and disposal, technology deployment, and effluent monitoring for all types of facilities from hospitals, research, power generating, radiochemical, and waste facilities.
Waste Characterization, Processing, Packaging & Waste Minimization: Includes waste characterization, waste processing, and packaging and minimization including strategies, technologies, and technical development.
Waste Transportation: Includes transport package development and regulatory considerations, transportation logistics and operations, and integrated planning and scheduling issues for large shipping campaigns, stakeholder and public interactions.
Used Nuclear Fuel & High Level Waste (HLW) Management: Includes treatment, recycling through interim storage, long term management and disposal. Also covers safety assessment, licensing, monitoring, siting, and development of a deep geological repository.
Environmental Remediation: Includes remedial actions, inspection, characterization, sampling, compliance, aquifer and soil remediation and management of residual waste, technological or process improvements, closure, and legacy management/long–term stewardship.
Decommissioning Strategies & Projects: Includes site wide decommissioning strategies and financial funding models to regulatory aspects and planning. Can include waste characterization, waste storage, waste handling, clearance criteria, decontamination, dismantling and demolition, and international technology.
Transition of AECL to CNL: Includes the impact on waste management, decommissioning and restoration operations of the restructuring of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), from the formation of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to a Government Owned-Contractor Operated (GoCo) entity.
Other Potential Tracks: Developing the Next Generation of Nuclear Waste Leadership, Information Management, Education, Communication, Technical Innovation in Waste Management, and Safety & Safeguards. This track serves two independent functions, first for authors unsure of the best track number can assign their abstract here. Second it covers special topics including international items.

Conference Papers
Call for Papers
Abstract Formatting Instructions
Paper Formatting Instructions
Submit the conference abstracts and papers Online here
Should you have any issues submitting, please contact Ms. P. Alavi at parva.alavi@ewmconsulting.net
Copyright of papers submitted to the conference remains with author and/or his/her organization. The CNS may freely reproduce the papers in print, electronic or other forms, and retains a royalty-free right to charge fees for such material as it sees fit.
Conference Program
The preliminary conference program will be uploaded in March 2016.
Registration & Fees

WMDER-2016 Registration Fees

Registering:

By July 31

After July 31

CNS Member ♦

$850

$950

Non CNS Member ♦

$970

$1070

CNS Retiree Member ♦

$250

$290

Full-Time Student (CNS Member) ♦

$260

$300

CNS Exhibitor (2 allowed per booth)

$0

$0

Ticket for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday Luncheon

$50

$50

Ticket for Tuesday Banquet

$75

$75

Additional CD-ROM Proceedings ♣

$110

$110

♦ Includes all CNS Sessions, one copy of Proceedings, Opening Reception, Conference Lunches and Banquet♣ Price will be $125 Post Conference
Sponsorship

NWMD&ER Sponsorship Package
Credit Card Charge Authorization

Accommodation
Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7You will soon be able to reserve your guest room for WMDER-2016 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel online, on a dedicated reservation webpage. Guestrooms are available at the CNS block rate of $192 + tax per night. Reservations within the CNS block must be made before the cutoff date of 2016 August 19.
Please reserve early to avoid disappointment – the number of rooms is limited!
Transportation
The best means of transportation from Ottawa International Airport to the Ottawa Marriott hotel is by taxi.
Tourist Attractions
Canada’s capital is a compact, clean, cleverly planned center of culture and politics and a destination for every season. Start downtown at the architecturally stunning National Gallery of Canada, and don’t miss the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The nearby Gatineau Park attracts cyclists and walkers, while the Byward Market blends old and new Ottawa.
The tourist attractions within walking distance to the hotel are:

Parliament Hill and Peace Tower
Rideau Canal
Royal Canadian Mint
The Byward Market
National Gallery of Canada

For official website of Ottawa Tourism visit http://www.ottawatourism.ca/
Committee Members

Conference Host:

Ken Nash, Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Honorary Chair:

Laurie Swami, Ontario Power Generation

Organizing Committee Chair:

Parva Alavi, EWM Consulting

Technical CommitteeChair:

Jennifer Noronha, Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Plenary Program Chair:

Pauline Watson, Retired AMEC NSS

Venue Chair:

Ben Rouben, Canadian Nuclear Society

Events Co-Chairs:

Ruth Burany, Kinectrics and Julia Dinner, Candesco

Publicity/Media Chair:

Peter Ozemoyah, Tyne Engineering

Sponsorship Chair:

Marie Wilson, Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Treasurer:

Mohinder S. Grover, Canadian Nuclear Society

Registration:

Bob O’Sullivan, Canadian Nuclear Society

Contact us

Conference Organizing Chair:Ms. Parva ALAVIEWM ConsultingTel: (905) 599 9534Parva.alavi@ewmconsulting.net

Technical Program Chair:Ms. Jennifer NORONHANWMOTel: (647) 259 4882Cell: (289) 314 1012jnoronha@nwmo.ca

Conference Sponsorship ChairMs. Marie WILSONNWMOTel (Cell): (519) 386 6763mwilson@nwmo.ca

Registration & General InformationMr. Bob O’SULLIVANCNSTel: (416) 977 7620cns_office@cns-snc.ca

Our Sponsors and Exhibitors

Lecture Invitation: Journey to Excellence at Cernavoda NPP
2016-09-21 00:00
The New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society is pleased to offer an informal mixer (pizza and beverages 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 September 21, 2016, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
LECTURE: Wednesday September 21, 2016, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
WHAT: An informative lecture on the journey of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant on its performance history and the road to excellence in performance.
WHO: Valentin Nae, Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, Romania
CONTACT: Derek Mullin, Branch Chair, CNS New Brunswick. DMULLIN@NBPOWER.COM
Valentin Nae
Valentin Nae has more than 30 years of experience at Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in various areas of responsibility including 14 years in health physics and radiation control, 14 years in plant operations including a role as licensed shift supervisor, and for the past two years as performance engineering manager.
Please join us as we welcome Valentin to Saint John and participate in what promises to be an enjoyable evening of socializing and an interesting and informative presentation. If you plan to attend, please contact Derek Mullin at dmullin@nbpower.com so that we can confirm the number of attendees.

Nuclear Plant Chemistry Conference
2016-10-02 00:00 - 2016-10-07 00:00
The International Conference on Water Chemistry of Nuclear Reactor Systems series started as the Bournemouth Conference on Water Chemistry of Nuclear Reactor Systems in the UK in 1977, and has since become a regular feature of the international conference calendar taking place every two years in Asia, Europe or North America. In 2016, the 20th Nuclear Plant Chemistry Conference, NPC 2016, is coming back to the UK after a long absence and will be hosted in the historic coastal resort of Brighton.
The conference provides a forum for engineers and scientists from universities, research institutes, service organisations and utilities to discuss the challenges of water chemistry control and improvement of material integrity in current and future nuclear power plant operation.
This conference will share the latest developments in the chemistry of nuclear power plants, covering technological improvements, research and development and operating experience.
In addition to the traditional topics of chemistry in operating BWR and PWR systems, NPC 2016 will look at chemistry issues for new nuclear power plants and alternative reactor designs.
The conference will also feature the biennial Workshop on Radiolysis and Electrochemistry on 7th October.

The OSCAR System as a Research Platform and Industrial Support Tool for Research Reactor Core Analysis
2016-10-06 00:00
Speakers: Dr. Rian Prinsloo and Dr. Francois van Heerden Radiation and Reactor Section, R&D Division, Necsa (South African Nuclear Energy Corporation) The McMaster Nuclear Reactor Group are pleased to host Dr. Prinsloo & Dr. van Heerden. The Necsa Code Development Group are currently collaborating with staff from the McMaster Nuclear Reactor on tool and method development, validation and implementation. The work involves one PDF and multiple student projects.
Read more…

NUTHOS-11
2016-10-09 00:00 - 2016-10-13 00:00
Click here for the Conference Brochure

Lecture Invitation: Regulating Nuclear Power Plants - Canadian and International Priorities
2016-10-13 00:00
LECTURE INVITATION
Gerry Frappier, P. Eng
Director General, Power Reactor Regulation
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
“Regulating Nuclear Power Plants – Canadian and International Priorities”
The New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society is pleased to offer an informal mixer (food 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: Thursday October 13, 2016, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
LECTURE: Thursday October 13, 2016, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
CONTACT: Derek Mullin, Branch Chair, CNS New Brunswick. DMULLIN@NBPOWER.COM
Gerry Frappier started his career in Health Physics with Ontario Hydro working at the Pickering and Bruce Nuclear Generating Stations. He subsequently worked on aerospace, military projects and Nuclear Security and non proliferation.
In 2006 Gerry joined the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission as Director General Security and Safeguards, where he was responsible for nuclear security, non-proliferation, international safeguards and emergency management. He also spent several years as the Director General Assessment and Analysis responsible to provide the Commission with regulatory leadership and specialist advice in engineering, nuclear physics and safety assessments.
In 2016 Gerry became the Director General Power Reactor Regulation where he is responsible for the regulatory oversight of Nuclear Power Plants, including all licensing and compliance activities. Gerry is a physicist and a professional electrical engineer.
Please join us as we welcome Mr. Frappier to Saint John and participate in what promises to be an enjoyable evening of socializing and an interesting and informative presentation. If you plan to attend, please contact Derek Mullin at dmullin@nbpower.com so that we can confirm the number of attendees.

Lecture Invitation: Intrepid 2015 Emergency Exercise
2016-10-27 00:00
LECTURE INVITATION
Tony Munn
Health and Safety Manager
Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station

“Intrepid 2015 Emergency Exercise”
The New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society is pleased to offer a lecture (refreshments included) at the Saint John campus of the University of New Brunswick.
WHERE: Irving Hall 107 Lecture Theatre at UNB Saint John
LECTURE: Thursday October 27, 2016, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
WHAT: An informative session on the multi-jurisdictional exercise Intrepid 2015 and emergency preparedness improvements at Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
CONTACT: Derek Mullin, Branch Chair, CNS New Brunswick. DMULLIN@NBPOWER.COM
Tony Munn is the Health and Safety Manager at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station. He has worked at the Station for 37 years in a wide variety of roles, most recently in a leadership role for Emergency Preparedness. He was the Manager of the Intrepid 2015 Exercise, which provided an opportunity to test the on-site and off-site response plans for a nuclear emergency. Intrepid 2015 involved more than 1000 people representing 30 response partners and community volunteers.
Please join us and participate in what promises to be an interesting lecture providing an overview of the Intrepid 2015 emergency exercise and the emergency preparedness improvements implemented at Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station in the wake of the accident at Fukushima Daiichi. If you plan to attend, please contact Derek Mullin at dmullin@nbpower.com.

4th International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors (ITMSR-4)
2016-11-02 00:00 - 2016-11-04 00:00
Organized Jointly by CNL and CNS
Program of Events

November 1: Evening meet and greet. Registration.
November 2: Plenary sessions in morning, technical sessions in afternoon. Evening banquet.
November 3: Technical Sessions.
November 4: Technical tour.

Program
Click here for the conference program – Updated 2016 October 3
OBJECTIVE
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) are hosting the 4th International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors.
Small nuclear reactors can play an important role in addressing the energy, health, safety, security and climate change goals of the world. While the water-cooled small modular reactor technology is developing rapidly, a number of non‑water‑cooled advanced small reactor technologies, such as the molten salt reactor, the liquid metal reactor and the high temperature gas reactor, are being developed. These small reactors have advanced passive safety features, are resistant to nuclear proliferation, have no greenhouse gas emissions and promoted as being economically competitive. They are suitable for niche and off-grid applications as well as connection to electric grids in slow-growing economies to increase capacity as needed.
Next-generation research reactors are considered for multiple purposes, such as radionuclide production, silicon doping, neutron activation, neutron radiography, materials research, fuel irradiation and generating data for reactor physics code validation activities.
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 research and power generation purposes.
Call for Extended Abstracts
In response to demand, the deadline for submission has been extended to August 15.
Authors should submit an extended abstract (two to four pages) via this link. Extended abstracts approved for presentation will be published in the Conference Proceedings (CD format).Click here to view/download call for extended abstracts
Click here to download the Extended-Abstract Template
REGISTRATION
To register click hereNote: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2016 All prices include HST (#870488889 RT)

Registering
By Sept. 12
After Sept. 12

CNS Member
$670
$750

Non CNS Member
$720
$800

CNS Retiree Member
$330
$380

Full-Time Student (CNS Member)
$350
$400

Note: These fees include 2 the lunches and the banquet. Tickets for each lunch and the banquet are available to be bought for companions, but registrants need not buy them for themselves!

Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here to view the sponsorship opportunities.

KEY DATES
Submission of Extended Abstract ………………………….August 15, 2016 Acceptance/author notification………………………………August 31, 2016 Earlybird Registration Deadline…………………………… Sept. 12, 2016

TOPICS OF INTEREST
Two parallel tracks are planned on small modular reactors (SMR) and research reactors on the following topics. Abstracts not covering these topics will also be considered for presentation.
Track 1: Small Modular Reactors

Non-water-cooled small reactors
Licensing of prototype and demonstration SMRs
Underground installations
Off-grid installations
Autonomous control and operation
Source term and consequence evaluation
Passive and inherent safety
Accident tolerant fuels
Novel concepts and applications
Economics and Social acceptance

Track 2: Research Reactors

Multi-purpose Research reactors
Materials research and neutron beams
Radionuclide production
Operating experience
Reactors Physics
Thermalhydraulics and Safety

TECHNICAL MEETING ORGANIZERS
Advisory Committee:Dan Brady (NRCAN)Paul Chan, (RMC)Marcel de Vos (CNSC)Roger Humphries (AMEC Foster Wheeler)Benjamin Rouben (CNS)Pavel Samuleev (RMCC SLOWPOKE-2)Gina Strati (CNL)Bhaskar Sur (CNL)Daniel Banks (Canadian Neutron Beam Center)
General Chair : Stephen Bushby, AECL
Technical Program Co-Chairs: Metin Yetisir and Steve Livingstone, CNL

OPTIONAL TECHNICAL TOURS OF CHALK RIVER LABORATORIES
A technical tour of the Chalk River Laboratories, hosted by CNL, will be offered to all interested attendees on November 4. The tour will include the state-of-art Hydrogen Isotopes Technology lab, the Biological Research Facility, ZED-2 and NRU research reactors and the Fuel Development Lab.
The tours themselves are at no charge. However, there will be a charge of $35 to partly cover the cost of transportation. Lunch will be at the CRL Cafeteria at your own cost, or you may bring your own lunch along if you prefer.
If interested, please note the following information:

Fill out the CNL Visitor Registration Form http://www.cnl.ca/en/home/about/visitor-registration.aspx.
Purchase the ticket on the ITMSR-4 registration page.
Additional information:

Bring government-issued photo ID (driver’s licence, Passport, health card, etc.).
Wear flat-soled, closed-toe shoes and long pants (no steel-toed shoes).
Most of the day is spent walking outside, dress appropriately for the weather.
Photo taking is prohibited. Cell phones should be left in the vehicle.
AECL is a non-smoking site. Please smoke only in designated areas.
Advise of severe allergies, pregnancy or medical conditions / devices.
Note: There are food and drink restrictions in certain areas of the Laboratories. Please inquire with your escort.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel
101 Lyon St., Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9
Book your group rate for Canadian Nuclear Society Meeting. Reserve your room as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Sponsors

Patron Sponsor

Opening Reception

Wednesday Breakfast

Wednesday Break

13th Annual WiN-Canada Conference
2016-11-07 00:00
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CNS President's Dinner
2016-11-23 00:00
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

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
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Course Agenda
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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
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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.
