Canadian Nuclear Society - CNS

Nuclear-101
2015-03-30 00:00 - 2015-03-31 00:00 UTC
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

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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
Click here for the brochure
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
Click here for the conference plenary presentations.
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
Click here to register online.
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
Click here for the Conference Program
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
Click here for the paper template

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
Click here for special group rates.

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
Click here for the conference flyer.
Presentation
Initial Presentation on PBNC-2014 (PDF)
Tourism Vancouver
Click here to visit the tourism Vancouver website.
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
Top of Page
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

Travel InformationTop of Page

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.

HotelsTop of Page

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.

CNS CANDU Technology & Safety Course
2013-10-28 00:00 - 2013-10-30 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

For the full course brochure click here
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

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

Hotel Accommodation (Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto)
A very special room rate per night of $169 + Tax is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, but to receive this special rate you must book by September 12; 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 reserve your room on-line using the following dedicated links:

1 King Bed $169.00 per night click here
2 Queen Beds $169.00 per night click here

Joint International Meeting on Supercomputing in Nuclear Applications and Monte Carlo (SNA + MC 2013)
2013-10-27 00:00 - 2013-10-31 00:00
The first edition of SNA+MC 2010 was held in Tokyo in 2010. This joint international conference on “Supercomputing in Nuclear Application (SNA)” and “Monte Carlo (MC )” will be renewed;SNA+MC 2013 will be held in Paris from 27 to 31 October 2013.
The long-standing solidarity that exists between the growth of computers dedicated to scientific calculations and that of the Monte Carlo methods, from the theoretical point of view as well as its general usage, certainly legitimizes such a convergence.
The first ambition of SNA+MC 2013 is to review recent breakthroughs in HPC and in Monte Carlo, as well as in the usage made of them in the very varied fields of nuclear applications.
SNA+MC 2013 will take place under the hallmark of transdisciplinary work, encompassing types of interdependent physical phenomena and different physical scales (from infra-femtometric level to macroscopic level). Theorists, experimentalists, developers and end-users will address such issues as the rapid growth of computing power (moving towards Exascale) with awareness of today’s complex realities, experience and digital experience, in the various worlds of industry, applied and/or fundamental research institutions and academia, whose borders and connections vary from one country to another.
The conference aims to highlight renewed strategy and simulation paradigms, and to identify future conceptual and technological breakthroughs. The objective is to increase the predictive capacity of the calculation tools designed and developed by teams of engineers and researchers all over the globe. The idea is to improve the performances accordingly in terms of calculation time, usability and maintainability. All these factors are indeed crucial for the central question of the role of a global nuclear application economy, including safety, optimizations and costs.
Studies and research may be presented orally and/or with posters. A dedicated area for posters will be reserved for the Monte Carlo codes with the option of demonstrations. Exhibition stands will be proposed to institutional players in the areas of research, academic training and scientific information.
SNA+MC 2013 wishes to offer an exchange of views forum, mutually beneficial to members of both the research community and the industrial community, not restricted to nuclear applications.
It is anticipated that the best manuscripts will be published in an international revue, after the usual selection process.
As previously, graduate students are strongly invited to attend this conference and to present their research; the best submissions will be rewarded.
Finally, SNA+MC 2013, attuned to the social and cultural contexts of science and technology, will be held at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie de la Villette in Paris.
The proximity of the Ourcq canal and the green open spaces of the Parc de la Villette, together with the gastronomic and artistic surroundings, will enable participants to combine utility with pleasure for five full days of work and exchanges. This will also contribute to the success warmly anticipated for the SNA+MC 2013 conference.

General Chairs

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE CONFERENCE - GLOBAL 2013
2013-09-29 00:00 - 2013-10-03 00:00
“Nuclear Energy at a Crossroads”
Global 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the Global International Nuclear Fuel Cycle Conference series since its inception in Seattle, Washington in 1993. It is the 11th conference in the series, and the 5th held in the United States. The previous conference, Global 2011, held in Makuhari Messe, Japan, successfully continued the series despite the devastating events earlier that year in Japan and at the Fukushima Diiachi Nuclear Power Station.
In the 20 years since the inception of the Global conference series, the route of nuclear energy has traveled in various directions: facing limited growth, the promise of a renaissance, a nuclear disaster, and now, stands at a crossroads. Following the Fukushima disaster, some countries have decided to phase out nuclear energy; others plan to reduce the amount of nuclear in their energy mix, while other nations continue to move ahead with aggressive plans for nuclear expansion. Construction of new generation III light water reactors are underway in a number of countries, with growing interest in nuclear energy by a number of nations without a nuclear infrastructure. International research programs continue to perform research on advanced fuels, reactors and fuel cycles, and making improvements in performance for existing fuel cycle facilities.
There is still a strong international interest in advanced fuel cycles utilizing portioning and transmutation. Progress continues in a few countries toward permanent geologic disposal of used nuclear fuel, while many countries are at a standstill or re-evaluating their approach to used fuel management.
Global 2013 will promote discussions on the current global situation in nuclear energy, development of current and advanced nuclear systems and fuel cycles, nonproliferation issues and challenges, and societal issues (public acceptance, human capital development, etc) regarding nuclear energy.
Global 2013 will be held at the Little America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is Utah’s capital and centered in the “Crossroads of the West” where cities, mountains, rivers and cultures converge. The city’s international airport and light rail system makes getting to and around town easy. Salt Lake City is a vibrant metropolitan area with a small-town feel: offering a friendly, clean and safe destination for our Global 2013 participants.
For the Global 2013 brochure click here

12th International Conference on CANDU Fuel
2013-09-15 00:00 - 2013-09-18 00:00
CANDU Fuel: Safe, Reliable & Flexible
Topics
The conference agenda will examine and explore the following topics:
A. Fuel Performance: PIE studies/techniques, fuel behaviour (normal operating conditions and extended burnup), and station experience.
B. Fuel Safety: Licensing issues, accident studies, fission-gas release, fuel behaviour, LOCA initiative and experimental simulation, fuel acceptance criteria, and fuel deformation and dryout.
C. Fuel Design & Development: Modifications to fuel designs and quality assurance in fuel design and development, MOX, inert matrices, DUPIC, slightly enriched uranium (SEU), recovered uranium (RU), thoria-based fuels, SCWR fuel, and economical and societal implications of fuel cycles.
D. Fuel Code Development: Predictive capability for thermal, mechanical, irradiation and fission-gas release behaviour under normal operating and accident conditions, and predicting aerosol behaviour.
E. Fuel Manufacturing: Fuel manufacturer experience, advances in manufacturing & inspection technologies, blending Recycled Uranium (RU) & Depleted Uranium (RU), and fuel manufacturing issues and improvements.
F. Fuel Management: Fuel management schemes, load following, fuel physics analysis, and specific operational problems.
G. Fuel Bundle Thermalhydraulics: CHF and CCP assessment and enhancement, reactor aging, crept pressure tube and fuel simulation and testing.
H. Spent Fuel Management: Fuel handling technology, spent fuel storage, and in-storage fuel behaviour.
I. Advanced Code Development: Development of models that support fuel performance and safety assessments.
Conference Program
The Conference Program is available.
Conference Papers
Deadline for final version of papers is due 2013 June 29.
Call for Papers
Paper Formatting Instructions
Submit Fuel Conference papers on line here
Should you have any issues submitting, please contact, Dr. Paul K. Chan at Paul.Chan@rmc.ca.
Copyright of papers submitted to the International Conference on CANDU Fuel 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.
Award Details
This award recognizes significant achievements made by senior and retired individuals in nuclear fuel technology and development, including: historical and pioneering fuel designs, important solutions to fuel technology problems, important research in fuel performance and fuel safety, novel and extensive fuel experimentation, fuel performance/fuel safety code development or leadership in the field.
Please provide your full name and address, the full name of the nominee with a one page summary stating:
i) the significance or impact of the contribution
ii) their reputation or standing of the recipient in the domestic and international fuel community
iii) their mentorship of junior scientists and engineers
iv) the length of career in the nuclear industry
If you would like more information pertaining to this award please contact the Conference Chair, Dr. Paul K Chan.
Dr. Paul K. ChanChemistry & Chemical EngineeringRoyal Military College of Canada(613) 541-6000 x 6145Paul.Chan@rmc.ca
Nominations should also be emailed to Dr. Paul K. Chan, by 31 May 2013, at Paul.Chan@rmc.ca.
Registration & Fees
CNS Member: $960.50 (13% HST included)Non-member: $1,101.75 (13% HST included)Student/Retiree: $395.50 (13% HST included)

For an additional banquet ticket for spouse: $70.00 (13% HST included)
Click here to register for the 12th International Conference on Candu Fuel 2013 September 15-18
Accommodations
The Conference Hotel will be the Holiday-Inn Waterfront Hotel, 2 Princess Street, Kingston Ontario, K7L 1A2, Canada.
Hotel reservations can be made here. A group rate is available until 15 August 2013.
Transportation
Transfer reservations from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the Holiday-Inn Waterfront Hotel in Kingston, Ontario can be provided, in advance, by contacting CO-OP Cabs & Beck Taxi to get from the Airport to Via Rail or Mega Bus (Toronto to Kingston transportation) Amey’s Taxi (Train or Bus station to Holiday-Inn Hotel) or you can either rent a vehicle from the airport at rentalcars or enterprise or fly directly into Kingston, Ontario via Air Canada from the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Tourist Attractions
Should you wish to extend your visit beyond the dates of the conference, Kingston and the Thousand Islands offers a wide variety of unique attractions, such as:

Fort Henry National Historic site of Canada
Skydive Gananoque

Kingston Grand Theatre
The Haunted Walk of Kingston

Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing & Bike Rentals at AHOY Rentals
Sunset Sail and/or Sail & Picnic

1000 Islands Charity Casino
K-ROCK Center- Sports Games & Concerts

1000 Islands Playhouse Performances
Indoor Rock Climbing & Bouldering at the Boile

Sightseeing & 1000 Islands Cruises
1000 Islands Helicopter Tours

Regal Horse and Carriage
Yoga Samatva

Confederation Tour Trolley

Committee Members
Conference Chair: Dr. Paul K. Chan
Treasurer: Dr. Benjamin Rouben
Venue & Facilities Co-ordinator: Capt. Paul Hungler
Technical Program Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Dr. Hugues Bonin & Mark Floyd
Technical Program Secretary: Dr. Emily Corcoran
Sponsorship: Dr. Paul K. Chan
Conference Webmaster: Maria Iligan
Publications Chair: Dr. Hugues Bonin
Registration Chair: Bob O’Sullivan (CNS)
Tours and Guest Program Co-ordinator: Kathy Nielsen (Capt. Paul Hungler)
Photographer: John Perreault
Award Committee Chair: Dr. Brent Lewis
Conference Consultants : Dr. Brent Lewis and Dr. Bill Andrews

Contact us
Conference Chair: Dr. Paul K. ChanChemistry & Chemical EngineeringRoyal Military College of Canada(613) 541-6000 x 6145Paul.Chan@rmc.ca
Technical Program Co-Chair:Dr. Hugues W. BoninChemistry & Chemical EngineeringRoyal Military College of Canada(613) 541-6000 x 6613bonin-h@rmc.ca
Technical Program Co-Chair:Mr. Mark R. FloydAtomic Energy of Canada LimitedChalk River Laboratories1-800-377-5995 x43899floydm@aecl.ca
Thank you to our Sponsors
Click on the logos below to link to the sponsors’ website

Canadian Workshop on Fusion Energy Science and Technology
2013-08-30 00:00
Regsiter

http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/sege/2013/CWFEST.html
More information and updates

http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/sege/2013/

SMiRT-22 (Structural Materials in Reactor Technology)
2013-08-18 00:00 - 2013-08-23 00:00
Over 30 years have passed since the 1977 SMiRT4 conference was held in San Francisco. During this time, nuclear energy has continued to be an important part of the world’s energy supply despite facing many challenges. With the estimated world population forecasted to reach 9 billion by 2050, the need for energy is expected to be more than the total energy produced to date. This projected growth in energy demand, coupled with the need for carbon free, secure and diverse energy supplies, confirms the potential for significant growth of nuclear energy. The industry has responded bydeveloping various standard designs, modular reactors, and novel ideas for the nuclear fuel cycle.

16th Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Systems-Water Reactors
2013-08-11 00:00 - 2013-08-15 00:00
Coming Soon!

ICONE-21
2013-07-29 00:00 - 2013-08-02 00:00
The International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE) is the premier global conference for addressing the needs of the nuclear industry. The focus of ICONE is on the technical state-of-the-art and the current status of nuclear power around the world. It has been jointly sponsored by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and ASME since 1991–and co-sponsored with the Chinese Nuclear Society since 2005.

34th CNS Annual Conference and 37th Annual CNS-CNA Student Conference
2013-06-09 00:00 - 2013-06-12 00:00
Call for Papers
Click here for the Call for Papers
Conference Announcement
Click here for the Conference Announcement
Hotel Reservations
The Conference Hotel for the CNS 2013 Annual Conference is the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, 525 Bay St., Toronto, ON, M5G 2L2.
Reserve your room at the Marriott online using the dedicated link below or by calling Marriott Hotels at 1-800-905-0667 and mentioning the Canadian Nuclear Society Annual Conference. The rates for King and Double Queen rooms are $199 per night + tax. The deadline for reservations within the CNS block is 2013 May 5. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment!
Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel >>

3rd Climate Change Technology Conference (CCTC-2013)
2013-05-27 00:00 - 2013-05-29 00:00

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

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

Who should register:

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

Anyone who regularly speaks to the public (or is interested in speaking to the public) and would like to be able to explain nuclear technology in simple, factual terms.

Anyone who has ever been asked “difficult” questions about the past, present, and future of the industry – and wishes he/she knew the answer.

Course Outline
Click here for the course outline

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

Click here for the course flyer.

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