Canadian Nuclear Society - CNS

Nuclear-101
2016-05-16 00:00 - 2016-05-17 00:00 UTC
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
2016 May 16-17Toronto, OntarioFairfield Inn & Suites Toronto Airport

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 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 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.

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. Course registration deadline: 2016 May 10.

Venue and Accommodations
The course will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Toronto Airport, 3299 Caroga Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1A3. Guestrooms within the CNS block may be reserved via a dedicated webpage; the link to this dedicated webpage is on the course website. Also, you may call the hotel at 905-673-9800 and request the rate for the Canadian Nuclear Society course. The last day to book using the special rate in the CNS block is 2016 May 9. The Fairfield Inn and Suites has a shuttle service to Toronto Airport; the shuttle runs 24 hours with pick-up at each terminal every 30 minutes.

Sponsored By

11th International Conference on Tritium Science & Technology
2016-04-17 00:00 - 2016-04-22 00:00
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CNS CANDU REACTOR TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY COURSE
2016-03-14 00:00 - 2016-03-16 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
Safety Systems
ROP/NOP
Safety Analysis
Spent Fuel Management
Safety Limits
Experiments to Support Safety Criteria
Severe Accident Management

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

CNS Member: $850.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]
Non-CNS Member: $960.00
Full-time student or CNS retiree member: $360.00

Click here to register online
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

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
A very special room rate per night of $139 + Tax is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, but to receive this special rate you must book by February 3rd 2016; we suggest you book early to avoid disappointment. Or call 1-800-847-5075 and request the Canadian Nuclear Society Course Group Booking. You can also book your guestroom by clicking here.

OCI AGM and Annual Conference
2015-11-18 00:00
OCI AGM and Annual Conference 2015

International Nuclear Components Conference
2015-11-01 00:00 - 2015-11-04 00:00

7th International Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Nuclear Science and Engineering
2015-10-18 00:00 - 2015-10-21 00:00
Conference Venue
Ottawa Marriott Hotel on 100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7
Objective
The objective of the Conference is to provide an international forum for discussion and exchange of information, results and views amongst scientists, engineers and academics working in various fields of nuclear engineering.
Topics of interest
The scope of the Conference covers all aspects of nuclear engineering, modelling and simulation, including, but not limited to:

Reactor Physics
Thermalhydraulics
Safety Analysis
Fuel and Fuel Channels
Computer Codes and Modelling
Verification &Validation of Computer Codes
Best-Estimate Analysis
Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis
Monte Carlo Applications
Operation Support
Simulation in Fusion
Advanced Reactors & Advanced Fuel Cycles
Irradiated-Fuel Management, Proliferation Resistance
Probabilistic Safety Analysis

Embedded Events
The following events are embedded in the conference tentatively:Technical tour to Chalk River Nuclear LaboratoriesWorkshop on DRAGONWorkshop on SERPENT
Important dates
Conference Announcement: 2014 September
Deadline for full-paper submission: 2015 April
Notification of acceptance: 2015 July
Deadline for final paper submission: 2015 August 15

Conference Chairs:
Honorary ChairFred Dermarkar, President (CANDU Owners’ Group)
Executive ChairDr. Elisabeth Varin (Montreal Nuclear Services Inc.)
Technical Program Chair Dr. Wei Shen (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)
Plenary ChairDr. Laurence Leung (Atomic Energy of Canada Limited)
Questions?
Tech. program: Dr. Wei Shen,wei.shen@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
General questions: CNS Office: cns_office@cns-snc.ca
Tel.: 416-977-7620
Guidelines for Full Papers
Submissions 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.

CANDU FUEL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
2015-10-05 00:00 - 2015-10-06 00:00
Brochure
The course brochure is available here
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the CANDU fuel design, performance and operation, and how the fuel interacts with the interfacing systems. The course will be of great interest to the fuel designers, manufacturers, station operations, fuel channel and fuel handling system designers, safety analysts, performance and inspection staff.
Course Outline
This course will provide an overview of the CANDU fuel design, modeling, performance and operation, with a special emphasis on the systems that interface with it. Fuel, more than any other reactor component, interfaces with many different systems. This course is designed to enlighten those involved in fuel design and performance of the interfaces; and vice versa. The course will describe the design of the bundle, the detailed nuclear physics of its operation, the thermal-hydraulic performance, the fuel handling, fuel and physics of the reactor, the discharge and storage of the fuel.
Registration
The registration fees are shown below, and include HST

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

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

Contact Us
Course contacts (not for registration):
Paul Chan Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept.Royal Military College of CanadaTel: (613) 483-6095 Ext. 6145E-mail: paul.chan@rmc.ca
Erl KøhnConsultant, Fuel DesignAMEC-NSSTel: (416) 592-4603E-mail: erlkohn@acanac.net
Hotel Accommodation
Hilton Garden Inn
500 Beck Crescent, Ajax, Ontario, L1Z 1C9
Please make accommodation arrangements, if required, directly with the hotel at 1-866-336-8077. A special group rate of $129 + tax per night is available on the nights of October 4 & 5 if booked before 2015 September 18. Refer to “Canadian Nuclear Society Course” at time of booking.

Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics (NURETH-16)
2015-08-30 00:00 - 2015-09-05 00:00
Mark Your Calendar for NURETH-16 in 2015!

The Chicago Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) is pleased to host to the 16thInternational Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics (NURETH-16) at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from August 30–September 4, 2015.
Chicago is one of America’s greatest cities, and is one of the most easily accessible destinations in the U.S. for travelers from around the world due to its central location. Chicago has a proven history of hosting past ANS meetings, including the 2012 Annual Meeting this past June. Attendees will be a short distance from Chicago attractions, such as Navy Pier, architectural boat tours, theatrical and musical entertainment and countless dining and shopping options.
Building on the foundation of past meetings, including the NURETH-15 in Pisa, Italy, NURETH-16 will invite experts in the field of thermal-hydraulics from around the world to share their research and discuss important issues related to thermal-hydraulics in nuclear reactors. NURETH-16 will also be a venue for organizations to showcase their expertise in nuclear reactor technology, with several opportunities for meeting sponsors to exhibit their products and services the nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic community.

17th International Conference on Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Systems ? Water Reactors
2015-08-09 00:00 - 2015-08-13 00:00
17th International Conference on Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Systems – Water Reactors

1st International Technical Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the Nuclear Industry
2015-06-17 00:00 - 2015-06-19 00:00
Host Sponsor

Conference Program
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Objective
The earthquake and tsunami at the Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Japan in March 2011 reinforced the need for comprehensive emergency response capability for highly unlikely radiological events that have the potential to harm the public, workers, or the environment. In the three years since the events at Fukushima, nuclear facilities in every country have conducted systematic reviews of their readiness to respond to an emergency and capability has been enhanced. Fire protection has always been a major component of nuclear emergency response and reviews continue to provide insights into how these resources can best be deployed to reduce public risk.
Many of the lessons learned from the post-Fukushima reviews will be captured in new and revised international standards (WANO, IAEA) and Canadian regulatory documents (CNSC, CSA). The 1st CNS Technical Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness will provide a forum to communicate on challenges presently impacting the nuclear industry and share lessons learned from reviews, drills, and major exercises.
FSEP-2015 is intended to attract participants from all sectors of the nuclear industry that maintain formal emergency response plans and those municipal, provincial, and federal agencies that would provide support during an emergency.
Call for Papers
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Abstracts
Abstracts (<250 words) and presentations must be submitted via the submission link.All presentations will be published in a CD to be distributed at the meeting. The required format of submission is electronic (MSWord or PDF).
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities Package
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Our Sponsors
Host Sponsor:

Silver Sponsor:

Sponsors:

Our Exhibitors

Registration
Click here to register online.
Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2015.
All prices include HST (#870488889 RT)

Registering:

By May 1st

After May 1st

CNS Member

$720.00

$820.00

Non CNS Member

$820.00

$920.00

CNS Retiree Member

$400.00

$450.00

Full-Time Student

$400.00

$450.00

One-Day Rate Member

$410.00

$460.00

One-Day Rate Non Member

$460.00

$510.00

FSEP Exhibitor (1 allowed per booth)

$0.00

$0.00

Key Dates

Abstract submission

2014 December 30

Acceptance / author notification

2015 January 30

Final presentation submission

2015 April 30

Topics of Interest

Business Performance and Governance

Human Performance

Technology

Processes and Programs

Regulatory Affairs

Succession Planning

Communication

Nuclear Safety

Codes & Standards

Instructional Systems Development/Training

Event Simulation

Integrating Services

License and Laws

Personnel Safety

EME

Fire Prevention

Organizational Design/Alignment

Human Resources

Fukushima

Engineering Change Control

Management Oversight

Leadership

Emerging Technologies

Business Continuity

Visions of the Future

Ethics

Analytical Tools

Risk Management

Strategies

Human Factors

Fire Protection Systems

OPEX

Business Metrics

Management of Performance Systems

Emergency Response Equipment

Analysis, Evaluation and Measurement

Technical Meeting Organizers
Advisory Committee: Don Trylinski (OPG), Grant Cherkas (OPG), Cheryl McCulloch (Global Safety Corp.), Ivan Bolliger (CNSC), Jacques Plourde (Nuclear Insurance Assoc. of Canada), Jeremy Whitlock (CNL), Shahina Kurien (Bruce Power), Dan McArthur (Bruce Power),Doug Tennant (Deep River FD), Robert Elliott (Bruce Power), Scott Robertson (NB Power), Ben Rouben (CNS)

Honorary Chair

Greg Rzentkowski (CNSC)

General Chair

Tracy Lapping (CNL)

Technical Program Chair (Fire Safety)

Rudy Cronk (PLC Fire)

Technical Program Chair (Emergency Preparedness)

Garry Fowles

Accommodations
Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
Book your room online for special conference rates.

35th Annual CNS Conference 39th CNS-CNA Student Conference OCI-NB Power Supplier Event
2015-05-31 00:00 - 2015-06-03 00:00
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4th Climate Change Technology Conference (CCTC-2015)
2015-05-25 00:00 - 2015-05-27 00:00
For more info visit http://www.eic-ici.ca/index_e.html

Nuclear-101
2015-03-30 00:00 - 2015-03-31 00:00
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
2015 March 30 – 31Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa350 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7E9

Our Sponsors

Course Program
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Course Flyer

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Course Background
This new 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 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.

How 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. Register early to avoid disappointment. Click here to register online.
Venue and Accommodations:
The course will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa, 350 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, K1N 7E9.
The Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown” is offering you a special group rate of $159 per night, but to take advantage of this rate, you must reserve by March 5. Reserve early to avoid disappointment
Guestrooms may be reserved by calling the hotel at 1-800-341-2210 with the call in code: CNS and requesting the rate for the Canadian Nuclear Society course. Last day to book by: 2015 March 5 or booking online Book your group rate online >>

Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management V
2015-03-29 00:00 - 2015-04-01 00:00
The meeting is a forum for addressing a broad spectrum of front-end nuclear fuel management activities, within the context of reactor physics and fuel cycle economics. Topics will range from methods development and verification to design and implementation of new in-core fuel products and strategies.

The 7th International Symposium on Supercritical Water-Cooled Reactors (ISSCWR-7)
2015-03-15 00:00 - 2015-03-18 00:00

CNS CANDU Reactor Technology & Safety Course
2015-03-09 00:00 - 2015-03-11 00:00
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:

The science of CANDU reactors:
Reactor Physics
Thermalhydraulics
Reactor Control
Radiation and Shielding
Safety Systems
ROP/NOP
Balance of Plant
Safety Analysis
BEAU Analyses
Safety Priorities

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

Brochure and Tentative Program
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Registration
This Course is FULL. Please contact the CNS Office.
Hotel & Reservations
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto475 Yonge St.Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7
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9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR PLANT INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROL & HUMAN?MACHINE INTERFACE TECHNOLOGIES (NPIC & HMIT 2015)
2015-02-21 00:00 - 2015-02-26 00:00
Premier forum for nuclear instrumentation and control (I&C) and human factors engineering professionals and nuclear utility engineers and managers, government scientists, and officials to meet with leaders in industry and academia, gauge the state of the technology, exchange information, and discuss future directions of the industry.

3rd International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors
2014-11-05 00:00 - 2014-11-07 00:00
Presentations
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Photos
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Objective

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) are hosting the 3rd International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors. There is growing international interest and activity in the development of small nuclear reactor technology including building prototypes and research reactors. This meeting will provide participants with an opportunity to share ideas and exchange information on new developments.
Following the success of the 2nd Technical Meeting in November 2012, which captured the achievements, capabilities, and future prospects of small reactors, this 3rd Technical Meeting is dedicated to the applications of research reactors and small modular reactors.
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. A special track is planned to focus on small modular reactors (SMR) for generating electricity and process heat, particularly in small grids and remote locations.
A technical tour of the Chalk River Laboratories will be hosted by AECL for all interested attendees on November 7. It will include the ZED-2 and NRU reactors.
Registration
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Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2014All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).

Registering:

By Sept. 30

After Sept. 30

CNS Member

$630

$710

Non CNS Member

$680

$760

CNS Retiree Member

$310

$360

Full-Time Student (CNS Member)

$320

$370

Conference Program
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Call for Papers
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Key Dates

Abstract submission………………………………..June 29, 2014Acceptance/author notification………………….. July 7, 2014Draft paper submission……………………………July 25, 2014Comments on draft paper to authors…………..Aug. 15, 2014Final paper submission……………………………Sep. 12, 2014

Topics of Interest
Presentations related to the following topics are of interest to this Technical Meeting:

Research reactors and low-power critical facilities
Materials Research and Neutron Beam
Radionuclide production
Operating experience
Aging management
Commercial SMRs for electricity generation
Small reactors for remote locations and niche applications
Safety and licensing
Autonomous control and operation
Reactor physics
Thermalhydraulics and passive safety
Advanced materials and chemistry
Advanced fuels
Education, training and outreach

Full-Paper Submission
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Abstract Submission

Abstracts (<250 words) and full papers must be submitted via the submission link on the meeting website. 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 meeting. The required format of submission is electronic (MSWord or PDF).

Technical Meeting Organizers

Advisory Committee: Adriaan Buijs (McMaster University), Benjamin Rouben (12&1 Consulting), Bhaskar Sur (AECL), Brent Lewis (UOIT), Dan Brady (NRCAN), Eleodor Nichita (UOIT), John Root (Fedoruk Centre), John Goldak (Carleton University), John Katsaras (ORNL), Marcel de Vos (CNSC)

Honorary Chair………………………………………… Romney Duffey (DSM Associates)
General Chair………………………………………….. Metin Yetisir, AECL
Technical Program Chair……………………………… Steve Livingstone, AECL

Optional technical Tours of Chalk River Laboratories
Optional technical tours of the Chalk River Laboratories will be hosted by AECL for all interested attendees on Friday November 7.
There will be two parallel tours of various facilities at the Chalk River Laboratories. Visitors can attend one of the tours, as they choose. These are the tours (tentative arrangements, to be confirmed at a later date):

Tour A: The NRU Beam Facility, NRU Loops, ZED-2, CRIPT Muon Tomography Laboratory
Tour B: Thermalhydraulics Facilities, Fuel Fabrication Facilities, Hot-Cell Facilities.

Buses will leave the Ottawa Marriott Hotel at 7:30 am, and return to the Hotel at about 5:00 or 5:30 pm.
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 AECL Visitor Registration Form (http://www.aecl.ca/en/home/about/visitor-registration.aspx) and make sure that the November 7 date is chosen from the drop-down menu.
Purchase the ticket of your choice on the ITMSR-3 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
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
100 Kent St., Ottawa
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Nuclear Plant Chemistry Conference 2014
2014-10-26 00:00 - 2014-10-31 00:00
NPC 2014 will be aimed at increasing safety and reliability for LWRs as well as improving plant operation by presenting and discussing enhancements in water chemistry based the latest R&D and operational experiences shared among its participants. This meeting will also provide lessons learned from Fukushima Daiichi NPP accident in March 2011 such as the latest information on FP chemistry, decontaminations, and so on.

CANDU FUEL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
2014-10-06 00:00 - 2014-10-07 00:00
Objectives of the Course

To provide the understanding of CANDU fuel design, performance and operation
To foster the understanding of the systems that interface with fuel and the effects on performance
To promote knowledge of fuel within the CANDU industry

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

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

Click here to register online.

For registration information, please communicate with:
CNS Office 4th Floor, 700 University Ave. Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1X6 Tel: 416-977-7620;Fax: 416-977-8131E-mail: cns_office@cns-snc.ca

Contact Us
Course contacts (not for registration):
Steve PalleckConsultant, Advanced Engineering GroupGE-H CanadaTel: (705) 748-8259E-mail: stephen.palleck@ge.com
Erl KøhnConsultant, Fuel DesignAMEC-NSSTel: (416) 592-4603E-mail: erlkohn@acanac.net
Hotel Accommodation
Best Western Plus Durham Hotel
559 Bloor St. West, Oshawa
Please make accommodation arrangements, if required, directly with the hotel. Special group rate of $125 + tax per night is available on the nights of October 5 & 6 for course participants if booked before 2014. Refer to “CNS Fuel Technology Course” at time of booking.
Brochure
The course brochure is available here

PHYSOR 2014
2014-09-28 00:00 - 2014-10-03 00:00
“The Role of Reactor Physics toward a Sustainable Future”
Call for Papers (PDF)

8th International Conference on Isotopes (8ici)
2014-08-24 00:00 - 2014-08-29 00:00

38th Annual CNS/CNA Student Conference
2014-08-24 00:00 - 2014-08-28 00:00

19th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC-2014)
2014-08-24 00:00 - 2014-08-28 00:00
Fulfilling the Promise of Nuclear Technology in the Pacific Basin in the 21st Century

Conference Announcement
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Presentation
Initial Presentation on PBNC-2014 (PDF)
Tourism Vancouver
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Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Vancouver hotel

PHWR Safety 2014/CANSAS-2014
2014-06-23 00:00 - 2014-06-26 00:00
Hosted and organized by: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and Atomic Energy ofCanada Limited (AECL) in cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) andCANDU Safety Association for Sustainability (CANSAS)
For more information visit click here

10th International Conference on CANDU Maintenance (CMC 2014)
2014-05-25 00:00 - 2014-05-27 00:00
CMC 2014 advance information
Register
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PHYTRA3
2014-05-12 00:00 - 2014-05-14 00:00
The 3rd edition of the conference PHYTRA will be organized by the Moroccan Association for Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Technology (GMTR) with the collaboration of the National Centre for Energy, Sciences and Nuclear Techniques (CNESTEN) after the resounding success which the first and second editions PHYTRA1 and PHYTRA2 had met. As for the previous editions, PHYTRA3 is expected to be an outstanding international event in the MENA region which provides an opportunity for researchers, academicians and practitioners in the field of physics and technology of reactors to gather, exchange ideas, and present original research contributions and best practices. Since the last edition and after the hesitations caused by the Fukushima accident in Japan, the interest for nuclear energy does not cease increasing and a great number of developing countries including Morocco expressed their intention to include the nuclear option in their national energy plans. In addition to the usual topics of reactor physics, the PHYTRA3 program will include new topics on education and training in reactor physics and Nuclear safety and security, which are of great importance for the countries who decide to embark on a nuclear power program.

Nuclear-101
2014-05-04 00:00 - 2014-05-06 00:00
Nuclear 101
Everything you wanted to know about nucleartechnology and were afraid they’d ask!2014 May 5 – 6Sheraton Hotel, Hamilton, Ontario
The two-day Nuclear-101 course is specifically designed for individuals 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 fundamentals and will not only help you understand how the 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 Benjamin Rouben. 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 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.

How to register:
This outreach course is being offered by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS). Click here to register. The cost of the 2-day course is $495 (HST included), and will cover all materials. Full-time university students may registerat a discounted rate of $300 (HST included). Register early to avoid disappointment.
Venue and Accommodations:
The course will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Hamilton, 116 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3.
Guestrooms may be reserved Dedicated link for Guestroom Reservations at the Sheraton Hamilton or by calling the hotel at 1-888-627-8161 and requesting the rate for the Canadian Nuclear Society course.
The course will also feature an optional tour of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor on Day 1.Sign up now!
Brochure
Click here for the brochure.
Course Outline
Click here for the course outline.
Tour of McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR)
As part of Nuclear-101, a tour of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor can be arranged for Monday afternoon, May 5 (around 4 pm or so) – at no cost. Each tour is conducted by a trained guide or MNR staff member and is approximately 30 minutes in duration. Click here for the map.
If you are interested:

Please register for the tour on the N-101 registration site (even if you have already registered, you can log back in to register for the tour)
You will need to fill out in advance of the tour a form, which you can find on the McMaster Reactor website: http://mnr.mcmaster.ca/overview/reactor-tours.html

You will need to comply with certain conditions (ID, clothing, etc.) to take part in the tour. These conditions are found on the reactor website, but they are also reproduced below for your information:

Each participant must present government-issued photo identification (driver’s license, photo health card, passport, etc.) prior to embarking on the tour.
There is a maximum of 10 persons per tour, with no more than 3 tours going through the reactor building at any given time.
All tours require that a visitor information card be filled out; tour cards can be filled out in advance and are available here (on the Reactor website).
If a participant is under the age of 18, the tour card must be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian.
All participants must be at least 11 years old.
All participants must wear closed-toe low-heeled shoes and long pants (no sandals, high-heeled shoes, shorts or skirts).
Participants’ cell phones, cameras, backpacks etc. must be left in the reception office.

2014 Canada-China Conference on Advanced Reactor Development
2014-04-27 00:00 - 2014-04-30 00:00
Contents

Background
Papers
Registration
Important Dates
Hotels
More Information
Sponsors

Background
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Canada and China are pursuing advanced nuclear reactor designs with enhanced safety and improved performance. The majority of design work focuses on the Gen-III (or Gen-III+) type of nuclear reactors, but an increasing effort has been invested in the new Gen-IV concepts and small reactors. Canada and China have been collaborating in nuclear research and development (R&D) to advance technologies such as advanced fuel cycle, fuel development, materials, thermalhydraulics, and reactor safety. The 2014 Canada-China Conference on Advanced Reactor Development (CCCARD-2014) is aimed at providing a forum for discussion of advances and issues, sharing information and technology transfer, and establishing future collaborations on advanced nuclear reactor R&D between Canadian and Chinese research organizations.
The CCCARD-2014 will be of interest to those involved in advanced nuclear reactors design and R&D related to fuel, materials, chemistry, corrosion, thermalhydraulics, and safety analyses at organizations in Canada and China. The official language of CCARD-2014 is English.
Papers
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Call for Papers announcement (Oct. 30 2013)
Technical Topics
Papers related to the following topics are of interest to CCCARD-2014:

Reactor Designs
Reactor Physics

Materials, Chemistry and Corrosion
Thermalhydraulics and Safety Analysis
Instrumentation and Control
Fuel and Fuel Cycle

Advanced Code Development and Validation
Gen-IV Reactor Concepts
Small- to Medium-Sized Reactors
Other Applications

Paper Formatting and Submission
Use the following Microsoft Word templates:

Abstract
Full Paper

Submit abstracts and papers on line at https://www.softconf.com/d/cccard2014/.
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

Submission of paper abstracts (Extended)
Nov. 18, 2013

Acceptance/author notification (Extended)
Nov. 29, 2013

Draft paper submission
Jan. 06, 2014

Comments on draft paper sent to authors
Jan. 31, 2014

Final paper submission
Feb. 25, 2014

CCCARD-2014
Apr. 27, 2014

Copyright
Copyright of papers submitted to the 2014 Canada-China Conference on Advanced Reactor Development (CCCARD-2014) 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
Final program for CCCARD-2014 is available here.
A tour of the Liburdi Engineering, the NRCan CANMET-Materials Laboratory and the McMaster Research Reactor has been organized on 2014 May 1. Participants interested in the tour of McMaster Research Reactor must complete the visitor information card (download here). Those interested in the tour of the NRCan CANMET-Materials Laboratory must provide a copy of their passport photo page with their company name by 2014 April 1 for processing the visitor pass.

Registration

Click HERE to register for the 2014 Canada-China Conference on Advanced Reactor Development (CCCARD-2014).

Conference Fees (including tax):

Registration
Before 2014 Feb. 2
After 2014 Feb. 1

CNS member
CDN$638
CDN$738

Non-CNS member
CDN$695
CDN$795

Full-Time Student
CDN$422
CDN$512

Important Dates
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Nov. 18, 2013
Submission of abstracts (Extended)

Nov. 29, 2013
Notification of paper acceptance sent to authors (Extended)

Jan. 06, 2014
Draft paper submission

Jan. 31, 2014
Comments on draft paper to authors

Feb. 01, 2014
Early-Bird Registration Deadline

Feb. 25, 2014
Final paper submission

Apr. 05, 2014
Hotel reservation for CNS Room Block

Apr. 27, 2014
CCCARD-2014

May 01, 2014
Technical tour

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By Air:
Suggest booking flight to Toronto Pearson airport in Canada. Niagara Airbus runs scheduled trips from Toronto Pearson airport to Niagara Falls. Please check the link for schedule and price. Chinese booking screen is available by clicking the Chinese flag above the “Log In/Register” button of the booking screen.
Insert the discount code “170” at the Conference/Promo code to get the conference-participant discount (automatically calculated after entering the code). The code is valid for travel from April 20 – May 9th.
If there are any issues to book the trip, call the reservations line at 905-374-8111 or email any inquiries to airsales@niagaraairbus.com (provide the code to the reservation staff and get the discounted rate).
Note: Please do not travel through Buffalo airport in US, unless necessary, as a valid US visa is required to land at the airport and a valid Canadian visa is required to travel from Buffalo in US to Niagara Falls in Canada.
By Train:
The train arrives at the Union Station in Toronto. Need to transfer to GO TRANSIT from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Please check VIA Canada for schedule and price.
By Bus:
Please check Greyhound Canada for schedule and price.

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The official Conference hotel is the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa.6740 Fallsview BoulevardNiagara Falls, Ontario L2G3W6 Canada Reservation: 888-501-8916
Room Reservations at the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa:
Book queen beds fallsview at Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa for $149 per night

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: CCCARD@cns-snc.ca<!– var x="function f(x){var i,o="""

Nuclear-101
2013-12-09 00:00 - 2013-12-10 00:00
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
2013 December 9 – 10Ottawa, OntarioCourtyard by Marriott Ottawa

Please note that this class is full.
Course Program
N-101 Program

Course Background
This fourth 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.

How to register:
This class is full.
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 November 22.
Venue and Accommodations:
The course will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa, 350 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, K1N 7E9. Guestrooms may be reserved by calling the hotel at 613-241-1000 and requesting the rate for the Canadian Nuclear Society course.
Flyer

Click here for the course flyer.
