Canadian Nuclear Society - CNS

Lunch & Learn on Fast Reactors, by Dr. Dan Meneley
2017-05-04 00:00 UTC
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Lunch and Learn 'On the Ground at Fukushima', by Dr. David Novog
2017-05-05 00:00
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37th Annual CNS Conference and 41st CNS/CNA Student Conference
2017-06-04 00:00 - 2017-06-07 00:00
Call for Papers
For the call for papers please click here.

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

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

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

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

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

Important Files

Sponsorship and Exhibition Package

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

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

Technical Focus

Business Performance and Governance

Human Performance

Technology

Processes and Programs

Regulatory Affairs

Succession Planning

Communication

Nuclear Safety

Codes & Standards

Human Factors

Event Simulation

Integrating Services

License and Laws

Personnel Safety

EME

Fire Prevention

Business Metrics

Human Resources

Fukushima

Engineering Change Control

Management Oversight

Leadership

Emerging Technologies

Business Continuity

Visions of the Future

Ethics

Analytical Tools

Risk Management

Strategies

Management of Performance Systems

Fire Protection Systems

Analysis, Evaluation and Measurement

Organizational Design/Alignment

Instructional Systems Development/Training

Emergency Response Equipment

OPEX

Interoperability

Conference Co-Chairs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

IMPORTANT DATES

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

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

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

CANDU COURSE

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

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Registration link coming soon.

Early Rates (by July 31, 2017)

Regular Rates (after July 31, 2017)

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

CNS Member

$800

$900

Non-member

$900

$999

Full-time Student*

$150

$150

CNS Retiree

$250

$250

CANDU® Course only (Oct. 1)

CNS Member

$300

$300

Non-member

$350

$350

Full-time Student*

No Charge

No Charge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Job Fair for the Nuclear Industry
2017-10-21 00:00
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Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Tsunami Hazard Assessment by Derek Mullin Senior Technical Advisor, Reactor Safety Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
2017-10-24 00:00
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Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Tsunami Hazard Assessment - D. Mullin, NB Power
2017-10-24 00:00
Canadian Nuclear Society Société Nucléaire Canadienne Section d’Ottawa
CNS Ottawa Branch Meeting
Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Tsunami Hazard Assessment Derek Mullin Senior Technical Advisor, Reactor Safety Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
Date: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Location: The Royal Canadian Air Force Officers’ Mess 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa (between Bank and O’Connor)
Time: 6:30 pm Cash bar opens for mix & mingle 7:00 pm Talk starts
On Tuesday 24th October, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host a presentation by Mr. Derek Mullin, Senior Technical Advisor in the Reactor Safety Department at Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
The presentation will discuss the tsunami that adversely impacted the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant; and, the resulting work that was done to consider transatlantic tsunamigenic sources and their potential impact on, or hazard for, Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station given that it is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean.
Join us at this fine venue, greet new colleagues and former colleagues you have not seen for some time, and join in what will undoubtedly be an interesting discussion period.
Both CNS members and non-members are welcome (there is no fee for admission).
For more information on this event please contact Wei Shen ( wei.shen@canada.ca ).

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

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

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

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

CNS CANDU Thermalhydraulics Course
2017-12-04 00:00 - 2017-12-05 00:00
Brochure
The CNS Nuclear Science and Engineering division is offering a TWO-DAY course on Thermalhydraulics.
Click here for the course brochure
Course Overview
The objectives of this NEW CNS course are an overview of thermalhydraulics (TH), followed by broadening the area of TH as applied to CANDU reactors. The attendees will be presented with the fundamentals of TH, importance of TH in nuclear-energy utilization and nuclear safety, TH phenomena, TH discipline applied for different nuclear facilities with a focus on CANDU, and areas of application (design, operation, safety evaluation, uncertainty, scaling, R&D, etc.)
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 as a refresher overview course to experienced professionals. Come broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course, with an after-dinner speech highlighting a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.
Topics
The following topics will be covered in the course

CANDU Overview: Big Picture

Thermalhydraulics Fundamentals

Fuel and Fuel-channel Thermalhydraulics

PHTS System Operations

Safety Analysis

Experiments to support Thermalhydraulics

Computer Codes or Tools

V&V of Thermalhydraulic Computer Codes and Simulation Uncertainty Assessment

Objectives of the Course

To provide an introduction to thermalhydraulics and fuel heat removal for CANDU Reactors.
To provide an overview of the major CANDU TH systems
To present safety-analysis approaches
To provide an overview of TH computer codes
To network with colleagues in the industry

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

CNS Member: $800.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $900.00

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

Click here to register now.

Hotel Accommodation
Courtyard Toronto Downtown for 145 CAD + Tx per night Book your group rate for Canadian Nuclear Society – Thermalhydraulics Course
To receive this special rate you must book by November 1st, 2017; we suggest you book early to avoid disappointment. Or call 1-800-847-5075 and request the CNS Course Group Booking.

2018 Information Exchange Meeting on Super-Critical-Water-Cooled Reactors
2018-03-19 00:00 - 2018-03-20 00:00
Registration
To register online click here.

Accommodations
Delta Hotels Montreal Book your group rate for Canadian Nuclear Society

Thank you to our Sponsors

Held in Co-Operation with the IAEA

CNS CANDU REACTOR TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY COURSE
2018-03-19 00:00 - 2018-03-21 00:00
Brochure
The course brochure is available here
Course Overview
This CNS course will present an extensive overview of the important disciplines in CANDU reactor technology and safety. The course provides an introduction to the basic design, technology, and operation of nuclear reactors. It will also present the major systems in a nuclear plant, as well as the important CANDU reactor safety principles and systems. How to prepare and execute safety analysis to meet licensing demands will also be discussed.
The CNS is presenting this course to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members (and non-members) working in, or interested in, the nuclear industry. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals. Come broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.
This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course, with an after-dinner speech highlighting a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.
Some of the topics to be covered in the course

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

Objectives of the course

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

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

CNS Member: $995.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $1070.00

Full-time student CNS member or CNS retiree member: $440.00

Click here to register online.
Hotel Accommodation
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 February 22, 2018; click here to book early to avoid disappointment! Or call 1-800-847-5075 and request the CNS Course Group Booking. The cancellation policy is 48 hours (local time) prior to arrival.

Greg Hersak - Additive Manufacturing in the Nuclear Industry
2018-05-04 00:00
The CNSC Speaker Series in collaboration with the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) are pleased to welcome Mr. Greg Hersak on Friday, May 4th, 2018. Mr. Hersak will be speaking at CNSC headquarters at 280 Slater Street, from 1:00p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in room 14-032.
Mr. Hersak will be delivering a presentation on “Additive Manufacturing in the Nuclear Industry.” Additive manufacturing (more commonly referred to as 3D printing) is rapidly changing the landscape in the manufacturing industry and paving the way for new and innovative design. Components can be printed from an ever-growing array of materials and these printed components are becoming more prominent in end-use applications as the enabling technology is improving. There are several technologies employed and each has advantages and disadvantages. Mr. Hersak from the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories will provide an overview of the additive manufacturing technologies that are employed, as well as the challenges that are encountered when printing and qualifying components. He will also discuss how printed components are currently being employed in the nuclear industry and how this might change the baseline paradigm for the industry in the years to come.

Greg Hersak is the Manager of the Mechanical Equipment Development Branch at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River. Greg has 16 years of experience in the nuclear industry designing and developing technologies for nuclear applications. He helped with the development of enabling technologies for large-scale CANDU refurbishment including the automated volume reduction press and was a key part of the team that developed the MODAR technology for detecting and repositioning tight-fitting annulus spacers in CANDU fuel channels. More recently, along with a variety of other exciting work, Greg and his Mechanical Equipment Development Branch and other branches in Research and Development at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories have been developing expertise and innovation in the area of additive manufacturing.
Coffee will be provided by the CNSC, and cookies and muffins will be provided by the CNS. Please feel free to join us for treats and an intriguing presentation. For further information or to RSVP, please contact Haajarah Ahmed (haajarah.ahmed@canada.ca).

38th Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and 42nd Annual CNS/CNA Student Conference
2018-06-03 00:00 - 2018-06-06 00:00
Important Dates
Important Dates: Revised!
Abstract submission:……………………………….2018 February 14Draft paper submission:…………………………..2018 February 28Full paper submission:…………………………….2018 April 1Student Paper* Deadline:…………………………2018 April 15*note: no prior abstract submission required
Option of Technical Tour at CNS-2018
We are pleased to offer an option for a complimentary technical tour at CNS-2018, on Wednesday June 6. The tour timeline will be from 4:30 pm to ~7:30 pm. Tour participants will board buses to the tour on Wednesday at 4:30 pm. There is no cost, but the maximum number of participants is 55. If interested, please register as soon as possible on the Conference registration site.
Details of the tour package:

Buses load at 4:30 pm Wednesday June 6 and proceed to CLS
Tour of Canadian Light Source (CLS): ~1 hour
Walk to SRC Slowpoke Reactor for a ~20-minute tour
Walk to Fedoruk Centre Cyclotron for a ~20-minute tour
At ~7:00 pm, board buses to return to Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

There will be a fair amount of walking. SRC is approximately 10 minutes on foot from CLS. The Fedoruk Cyclotron is beside CLS. CLS is quite large (12,000 m2) so there is a bit of walking inside. CLS has an elevator available, but participants typically use the 2 flights of stairs to reach the mezzanine level.
Guides will be provided by the facilities, and CLS staff will escort groups between facilities.
Tour requirements include:

Closed shoes
Good walking shoes
No bare limbs (i.e,. please wear long pants, combination of long skirt and high boots, long-sleeve shirts, etc.)
Safety glasses required at SRC – will be provided
Photo ID – SRC will need to keep a copy

Registration
Registration Fees for CNS Annual Conference 2018Note: All fees in CAN$Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2018)All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).

CNS 2018 Annual Conference Registration Fees

Registering As:

Earlybird By April 30

Regular After April 30

Last Minute After May 31

CNS Member♦

$875

$995

$1150

Non CNS Member♦

$995

$1125

$1250

CNS Retiree Member♦

$275

$325

$395

CNS Student Member♦

$280

$330

$400

CNS Exhibitor (2 allowed per booth)♦

$0

$0

$0

Guest Accompanying a Registered Attendee (includes Ticket for Conference Continental Breakfasts, Sunday Reception & Monday Student Poster Session & Wine-&-Cheese)

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Monday Luncheon & Special Guest Talk

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Tuesday Honours & Awards Luncheon

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Wednesday Conference Luncheon

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Tuesday Conference Banquet & Entert’nmt

$90

$90

$100

Additional Proceedings

$110

$110

$125

♦ Includes all CNS Sessions, one copy of Proceedings, Reception, Conference meals (including Banquet & Student-Poster Wine-&-Cheese Reception)
Preliminary Program
Click here for the Preliminary Program
Conference Background
The peaceful application of nuclear science and technology has contributed clean, safe and resilient energy to mitigate climate change challenges; diagnostic and therapy tools that improve individual health; and means that enhance security of the global community.
It is anticipated that enhancement of these benefits through research and development will continue well into the 21st century, accompanied by an increase in public confidence and acceptance of nuclear science and technology.
The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) will host its 38th Annual Conference at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2018 June 3-6. This conference provides a forum for communication of new ideas, information exchange of progress and achievements, and a forum to discuss energy‐related issues in general. Technical topics of interest are listed on the following page. The CNS 38th Annual Conference will feature:

Plenary sessions with invited speakers to address such topics as large scale refurbishment projects, options for future new-build, etc.
Technical sessions with subject‐matter experts from utilities, suppliers, the regulator, academia, federal laboratories and agencies to present the latest advancements in nuclear science and technology.
An embedded topical meeting on Small Modular Reactors (SMR) with focused plenary and technical sessions dealing with the potential of and challenges to licensing and deployment of SMR in Canada.
Exhibits with industrial leaders showcasing their latest nuclear products and technology.
A Student Conference with student posters
Social events (such as opening reception, lunches, conferen cebanquet , wine-&-cheese reception , coffee breaks and conference banquet) that facilitate discussions and networking on subjects of common interests.

Author Information
Click here for the call for papers.Click here for the Student call for papers.
Please click here for the paper templatePlease click here for the abstract templatePlease click here for the Student paper template
Submission to the technical program:http://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2018Technical/
Submission to the student program:https://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2018Students/

Accommodations
Currently, the CNS block at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel is full on some nights. We have obtained a block of rooms at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, which is across the street from the Cavalier.
You can book a room within this block at the Delta Hotel Bessborough in the range of $154.00-184.00 per night. Please use the link below.
Book your group rate for CNS 2018 Room Block
Click here reserve your room at Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon

Rooms
Single Rate
Double Rate

Traditional Queen
$179
$179

Traditional Double Queen
$179
$179

Traditional Queen Pullout Cityview
$179
$179

One Bedroom Suite Riverview(Upgrade value of $269)
$179
$179

Alternatively you can call the hotel directly by dialling Sheraton at 306-652-6770 or toll-free at 1-800-325-3535.(Please request the CNS 2018 Conference room block to facilitate your booking.)

Student Conference Information
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General requirements:

A short paper (maximum 5 pages) submitted no later than April 15
A poster displaying your work:

Maximum dimensions of 1m x 1m
To be presented during the Student Poster Session on the evening of June 4

Successful conference registration

Paper Submission:

Please click here for the Student paper template
Submit your paper via the following site:https://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2018Students/

Be aware that there is a separate site for the technical program (the two are not connected)
Please log in and create a profile for yourself as soon as you are sure you will attend the conference. Your paper does not need to be finished yet! Once created, you can go in later and upload your paper (or change any of the previously entered information, including the title). This is helpful for us to know as early as possible how many of you will attend so we have time to plan accordingly.

Student Conference Registration:

The longer you wait, the more expensive the registration fee becomes!
You MUST be a CNS member to complete the registration, and this process can take several business days to complete (we need to verify that you are a student), so do not wait until the last minute to get the earlybird pricing
Here is a breakdown of the regular and student registration fees:

Up to April 30
May 1 – May 31
June 1 and after

CNS Member – Non Student
$875
$995
$1150

CNS Member – Full Time Student
$280
$330
$400

Accommodations

The CNS will pay for accommodations at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel (with two students in each room). Booking the room is your responsibility, so please read the instructions below carefully to be sure that you get a room and so that you are sure you will receive reimbursement. If you need help finding a roommate, please contact us at: cnsstudentconference@cns-snc.ca

Travel and accommodation subsidies from the CNS:

The CNS will be giving students a subsidy to help cover the cost of the conference

This will be given to ONE student per successful submission to the student conference (i.e. students who submit in the technical program only do not qualify)

Travel:

The amount given will be based on the university the student travels from
Please look back very soon for the amounts

Accommodation:

The CNS will pay for accommodations at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Booking the room is your responsibility, so please read the instructions carefully to be sure that you get a room and so that you are sure you will receive reimbursement.

Each student will be reimbursed for half the cost of a two-bed room for 3 nights (the total cost is $613.95 and each student will pay and be reimbursed for $306.98)
Students will be mailed (pay attention, as this is different from last year) a reimbursement cheque when they have shown their receipt of proof of purchase.
You can either choose your own roommate or ask to be paired with one, so let us know as soon as possible! (cnsstudentconference@cns-snc.ca)
PLEASE REMEMBER: When you book a hotel room, your credit card is NOT charged. One of you needs to book the room, but both of you will pay half the cost when you check out at the end of the conference!

IMPORTANT: registration in the conference is mandatory, but the registration fee is not covered by the CNS

Sponsorship
CNS promotes the exchange of information on all aspects of nuclear science & technology, and its applications. With advancements in fields such as nuclear power generation, fuel production and uranium mining & refining, as well as practical applications for monitoring and mitigating climate change, we remain committed to pursuing and investing in these global health and security benefits.
It is our hope that with your contribution we will be able to bring forth not only an enhancement of these tremendous benefits through avid research and development, but also an open discussion about what the future holds for the nuclear industry.
As such, please find our Sponsorship & Exhibitor Package here for your review. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, and would be more than happy to work with you to develop a customized agreement that would support your corporate goals and objectives.
To sponsor and/or exhibit at CNS’ 2018 Annual Conference, please contact Mo Fadaee (moe.fadaee@cns-snc.ca) or Sabrina Cabral (sabrina@redstoneagency.ca).

Our Sponsors
Thank you to our Sponsors Click on the logos to link to the sponsors’ web sites
Host Sponsor

Major Sponsor

Sponsors

Our Exhibitors
Thank you to our EXHIBITORS Click on the logos to link to the EXHIBITORS’ web sites

21st International Conference on Water Chemistry in Nuclear Reactor Systems
2018-09-09 00:00 - 2018-09-11 00:00
This conference provides a collaborative forum where utility professionals, engineers, scientists, university researchers, research institutes, and service organizations come together to address the challenges and opportunities of water chemistry control. Nuclear power plant chemistry plays a critical role in materials integrity, fuel integrity and performance, radiation field management, cooling water sustainability, and the overall economic viability of plant operations. This conference offers an important chemistry technology transfer opportunity for the global nuclear industry.

PBNC 2018
2018-09-30 00:00 - 2018-10-05 00:00
Visit the conference website. http://pbnc.ans.org/

8th International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Science and Engineering
2018-10-09 00:00 - 2018-10-11 00:00
Topics of interest
The scope of the Conference covered simulation methods in all aspects of nuclear science and engineering, including, but not limited to:

Reactor Physics
Thermalhydraulics
Safety Analysis
Fuel and Fuel Channel Analysis
Computer Codes and Modelling
Verification &Validation of Computer Codes
Best-Estimate and Probabilistic Safety Analysis
Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis
Monte Carlo and its Applications
Operation Support
Simulation for Fusion Energy Applications
Advanced Reactors & Advanced Fuel Cycles
Irradiated-Fuel, Proliferation Resistance
Plant Refurbishment and Commissioning

Workshops and Tour

Tour of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Friday, October 12, all day.

Workshops

DRAGON Workshop
Tuesday, October 9, 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Delivered by ÉcolePolytechnique de Montréal.
Details

SCALE Workshop
Tuesday, October 9, 11:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Delivered by Oak Ridge National Laboratories, US.
Details

SuperMC Workshop
Tuesday, October 9, 3:00 – 6:00 pm (Concurrent with COBRA-TF Workshop)
Delivered by Institute for Nuclear Energy Safety Technology, China.
Details

COBRA-TF Workshop
Tuesday, October 9, 3:00 – 6:00 pm (concurrent with SuperMC workshop)
Delivered by North Carolina State University, US.
Details

Click here for details on all Workshops.
Panel Discussion on CANDU Thermalhydraulics
The conference featured a panel session on “Current Knowledge and Areas for Improvement in CANDU Reactor Thermalhydraulics Simulations”.
The panel session was organized by Dr. Yujun Guo, [Bio] Technical Specialist of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Five expert panelists made brief presentations covering the following sub topics essential to CANDU reactor thermalhydraulics simulations:

Experiments in support of CANDU reactor thermalhydraulics simulations (Mr. Gordon Hadaller, President of Stern Laboratories) [Bio]
Data analysis and development of prediction methods for major reactor thermalhydraulic parameters (Dr. Jun Yang, [Bio] Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
Development and improvement of computer codes (Dr. Nusret Aydemir, [Bio] Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
Verification and validation of prediction methods and computer codes (Dr. Yuksel Parlatan, [Bio] Ontario Power Generation)
Quantification of simulation uncertainties (Prof. Maria Avramova, [Bio] North Carolina State University)

A discussion between panelists and the audience followed the presentations.
Local Organising Committee
Executive Chair: Adriaan Buijs (McMaster University)Technical Program Chair: Eleodor Nichita (University of Ontario Institute of Technology)Plenary Program Chair: Wei Shen (CANDU Owners Group)Assistant Executive Chair: Ben Rouben (12&1 Consulting)Treasurer: Mohamed Younis (Kinectrics (NSS) Retired)Sponsorships: Constantin Banica (OPG)
Contact US
CNS Office: cns_office@cns-snc.caTel.: +1 416-977-7620
Our Sponsors
The organizing committee is proud to acknowledge the Conference sponsors:

Nuclear 101
2018-10-10 00:00 - 2018-10-11 00:00
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
2018 October 10 – 11Ottawa, OntarioMarriott Downtown Ottawa

Conference Background
Click here for the conference flyer
Click here for the Agenda
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 some of Canada’s leading nuclear educators and communicators. 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 register at a discounted rate of $300 (HST included). Register early to avoid disappointment. Course registration deadline: 2018 September 24.
Venue and Accommodations:
The course will be held at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5R7. Guestrooms may be reserved at a special rate of $209 per night in the same CNS block as for the CNS conference held over the same days, by calling the hotel at 1-800-853-8463 and mentioning the Canadian Nuclear Society conference and course or directly on-line as for the conference at the dedicated webpage https://book.passkey.com/event/49571406/owner/8160/home . The last day to book using the special rate is 2018 September 10.

Student Job Fair
2018-10-16 00:00

92nd Inter-American Congress of Chemical Engineering incorporating the 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference
2018-10-28 00:00 - 2018-10-31 00:00
CNS members in good standing will be able to register at the CIC member rate.

1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors
2018-11-06 00:00 - 2018-11-08 00:00
Conference Information
Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are hosting the 1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors.

Host Sponsor: CNL’s CEO & President, Mark Lesinski [Bio]

Building on growing domestic and global interest, and emerging partnerships among governments and the private sector, this International Conference’s theme is about “Meeting the Challenges to Deploy Next Generation Advanced Reactors and SMRs” in fostering low-carbon energy innovation for Canada and the world. As such, this conference is an international forum for the industry and stakeholders to work together to identify obstacles and opportunities, and seek solutions through dialogue, engagement and collaboration. It will cover the topics of interest to designers, operators, researchers, analysts, policy makers involved in the design, development and deployment of Generation IV and small reactors for research and power generation purposes.
NOV. 6 – 8, 2018 OTTAWA MARRIOTT HOTEL, ONTARIO, CANADA
Nov. 6

Workshops (extra registration required):

Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology, and;
Canadian Regulatory Challenges of Generation IV and SMRs
Include sandwiches lunch for both Workshop Registrants

National Research Universal (NRU) Reactor Movie – Legacy of NRU Reactor to be explored in a new documentary film
CNSC Regulatory Framework, Philosophy and Approaches
Opening Reception

Nov. 7

Morning : Official launch of Canada’s SMR Roadmap
Morning: Two Plenary Sessions 1 & 2

Canada’s Nuclear Advantage in Deploying Gen IV & SMR and International Collaborations;
Prominent Showcases in Gen IV Advanced Reactors & SMR Development;

Afternoon: Numerous Technical and Policy Sessions in four parallel tracks
Evening : Conference Reception & Banquet – music by the Groovy Little Orchestra

Nov. 8

Morning: Canada’s SMR Roadmap Final Report Read-out & Discussion
Morning : Numerous Technical and Policy Sessions in four parallel tracks
Afternoon – two Plenary Sessions 3 & 4

International Landscape in Advanced Reactors Deployment – Challenges, Market and Export Strategies;
Policy Levers to Enable SMR Deployment – Key Note Speech & International Panel Discussion

Conference Ends

Nov. 9 – Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) Tour
Venue

Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5R7, Canada Phone:+1 613-238-1122

Registration
Conference Registration Fees include:

13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST);
Participation in 4 Plenary Sessions and all 12 Technical Program Tracks;
Participation in all networking and social events: 2 receptions, 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and Banquet;
Access to the online Conference Proceedings.

Registration is now closed.
If you are a presenter and have not registered and/or if you have any questions regarding registration contact Ben Rouben.

Early Bird
Regular (after Sept. 3, 2018)

CNS Member
$780
$880

Non CNS Member
$885
$985

CNS Retiree Member
$330
$380

Full-Time Student (CNS Member)
$340
$390

*To qualify for the student registration rate you must be a CNS Student Member in good standing. CNS membership is complimentary for students in full-time attendance at recognized Canadian institutions.Visit the CNS membership page for details on how to become a CNS Student Member.

Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing to the Conference Registrar no later than September 30, 2018. Refunds, less a $150 processing fee will be issued after the Conference. No refunds will be provided for cancellation of paid registrations after September 30, 2018.
CNS MEMBERSHIP
If you are not already a member of the CNS, consider joining in order to obtain the reduced conference registration rate as well as the many other membership benefits. For details about membership, go to the CNS membership page.

Important Dates
Abstract Submission deadline has been extended to March 23, 2018, due to some abstract submissions requiring longer lead time for approval. The Revised key dates are : Abstract Submission extended March 23, 2018 Acceptance of Abstractsextended April 6, 2018 Draft Paper Submission May 18, 2018 Final Paper Submission extended August 10, 2018Paper-Acceptance Letters Sent to Authors: August 3, 2018
Information For Authors
Please submit your Abstracts and Full Papers to: https://www.softconf.com/h/g4sr1 Abstracts should follow the attached Abstract Template. For Full-Paper template click here.

Accommodations

Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5R7, Canada Phone:+1 613-238-1122

A block of rooms at CAD$209 per night (+ tax) was available in the Conference hotel, the Ottawa Marriott. However, due to the unexpected demand, the reserved block of rooms is now full.

Need a place to stay during the Canadian Nuclear Society being held in Ottawa? We have negotiated a special group rate for you to benefit from. Please contact the hotel reservation department directly to make your reservation at the negotiated rate of $189 plus taxes and fees for a One Bedroom Suite with single or double occupancy. Please quote the Canadian Nuclear Society to gain access to the group rate. This special rate will be available to you until October 10, 2018.
Underground parking for vehicles of 6Ft in clearance is available for $23.95 per day + tax, with in and out privileges and is based on availability.
Reservations can be made online until October 10, 2018 at:
Canadian Nuclear Society online booking link
Reservations can be made with the hotel directly until October 10, 2018 at:
(613) 238-8858 or (800) 267-6644
Live large at The Albert at Bay Suite Hotel. Why not stay in an apartment-sized suite for the same price as a cramped hotel room? Our suites – the largest in Ottawa – along with incredible onsite facilities make up the exceptional value and convenience you’re looking for in an all-suite hotel.

Conference Themes

Dear Colleagues,It is my great pleasure to inform you that The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are hosting the 1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on November 6-8, 2018 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel.
I would like to invite you to participate in this exciting conference, whose theme is “Meeting the Challenges to Deploy next Generation Advanced Reactors and SMRs”.
Generation IV and SMRs can play an important role in addressing the energy, health, safety, security and climate-change goals of the world. Generation IV small reactors have advanced passive safety features, are resistant to nuclear proliferation, have no greenhouse gas emissions, and are promoted as being economically competitive by lowering cost from mass production. They are suitable for niche and off-grid applications, as well as a connection to the electric grid as a supply option to provide incremental capacity as needed to match incremental energy demand. The Conference will have distinguished speakers. In addition, there will be exhibits and booths to showcase your reactor design, products or services.
Since George C. Laurence designed one of the world’s first nuclear reactors at the National Research Council (NRC) in Ottawa in 1941, Canada has built a comprehensive, mature, world-renowned nuclear science & technology (S & T) ecosystem in mosaic capabilities serving broad research needs, within both academia and industry, and that span across the country and across Canada’s industrial sectors.
Please join us in this exciting conference to explore Canadian nuclear S & T capabilities and to participate in discussions on international collaborations, and to keep up-to-date with the latest research in tackling the challenges to deploy next generation advanced reactors and SMRs.
Yours sincerely,Daniel Gammage, 2017-2018 President, Canadian Nuclear Society.

CNL is excited to co-host this, the first, Generation-IV and Small Reactor (G4SR) Conference. We would like to extend an invitation to colleagues, partners, developers and all others interested in the next generation of nuclear technology to join us in Ottawa for the 2018 event. Though it is the first G4SR, it builds off the strength of technical meetings we have supported for the past several years. Like Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, this event is transforming and revisiting the interests and needs of its core customers, and the programming is evolving to address these shifts.
Earlier this year, we declared small modular reactors, commonly referred to as SMRs, as one of seven strategic initiatives the company intends to pursue as part of its Long-Term Strategy, with the specific goal of siting an SMR on one of our sites by 2026. We believe in the commercial viability of SMRs, and it is our vision to serve as a global leader in SMR demonstration, testing and technology development support. Success in achieving this goal requires the critical connections that will be formed through the dialogue at events such as G4SR.
The conference promises an engaging, and productive two-full days exploring topics critical to the design, development and deployment of Generation IV and small reactors. It brings together world leaders in technical and non-technical aspects of deployment for discussions relevant not just to Canada but globally. I invite you to join in the conversation.
Dr. Kathy McCarthyVice-President, Research & Development, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS:

Wilson Lam, P.Eng. (Ont), Charter Eng. (UK)CNS Division Chair – Generation IV and Small Reactor Technology Senior Advisor, Nuclear Technology Ontario Ministry of Energy
Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are hosting the 1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors. It is our privilege as the Conference Co-Chairs to present to you our exciting Preliminary Conference Program.
The six advanced reactor designs selected for development by the International Generation IV Forum (GIF) are: Gas-cooled Fast Reactor (GFR); Lead-cooled Fast Reactor (LFR); Molten Salt Reactor (MSR); Supercritical Water-cooled Reactor (SCWR); Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR); and Very High Temperature Reactor (VHTR).
Several Small Modular Reactor technology developers (whose designs belong to some of the above Generation IV design categories) have recently established themselves in Canada and initiated dialogue with the regulator, suppliers, utilities, governments and potential customers, for potential development and deployment in Canada. Currently, ten SMR technology developers have applied for pre-licensing vendor design review (VDR) process with the regulator, to gain an early assessment of their SMR design.
Building on growing domestic and global interest, and emerging partnerships among governments and the private sector, the theme of this International Conference is “Meeting the Challenges to Deploy Next Generation Advanced Reactors and SMRs” in fostering low-carbon energy innovation for Canada and the world. As such, it will cover the topics of interest to designers, operators, researchers, analysts, policy makers involved in the design, development and deployment of Generation IV and small reactors for research and power generation purposes.
To start off on Nov. 6, 2018, there will be two timely workshops on hot topics: Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology for SMRs, and Canadian Regulatory Challenges of Gen IV and SMRs,

Dr. Bronwyn HylandProgram Manager, Small Modular Reactors
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories delivered by domain experts. The conference (Nov. 7 – 8, 2018) will have four important plenary sessions delivered in sequence by distinguished Canadian and international speakers, plus numerous Technical Program Tracks conducted in parallel over the two days, covering wide spectrum of advanced SMR research and policy topics, with numerous invited distinguished speakers’ presentations on important topics for SMR development and deployment.
A technical tour of the Chalk River Laboratories, hosted by CNL, will be offered to interested attendees on Friday November 9, 2018.
Advanced SMRs are potential game changing technological innovations which can meet the goals for Generation IV nuclear energy systems on sustainability, economics, safety and reliability, proliferation resistant and physical protection. For the benefits of the society at large, the SMR innovations can lead to potential large-scale production of hydrogen, a potential future low-carbon energy source that can provide energy sustainability for the world in replacing gasoline for transportation or natural gas for heating or industrial processes. Just as importantly, Generation IV advanced reactors can potentially lead to technological innovations on reprocessing or recycling of used nuclear fuel or the use of thorium to power nuclear reactors. As SMR vendors and the industry stakeholders work to advance the SMR technologies from the design concept to laboratory testing, licensing and on through to deployment, there will be challenges; G4SR-1 is an international forum for the industry and stakeholders to work together to identify obstacles and opportunities, and seek solutions through dialogue, engagement and collaboration.
The exciting moment to explore the SMR technological innovations has come. We invite you to submit your research papers, join the important discussion with your peers at the conference, and explore the international collaborations in meeting the challenges for future SMR deployments.

Sponsorship Opportunities

PATRON SPONSORSHIP – $3,000
GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS

Opening Evening Reception
$3,000

Conference Banquet
$5,000

Breakfast Sponsor (2 available)
$2,000

Luncheon Sponsor (2 available)
$4,000

Refreshment Breaks (4 available)
$1,000

Exhibits – Table top
$2,000

Booth / Display Space
Please enquire

Sponsorship and Opportunities Package is available hereContact: roubenb@alum.mit.eduSponsorships of less than the full suggested amount, or joint sponsorships may be considered; at the full discretion on of the organizing committee.

Sponsors & Exhibitors
Thank you to our Sponsors Click on the logos to link to the sponsors’ web sites

Host Sponsor:

Banquet Sponsor:

Patron Sponsors:

Special Sponsors:

Opening Reception Sponsor:

Wednesday Delegates’ Breakfast:

Exhibitors:

Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) Tour
Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) Tour hosted by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories:
Any inquiries related to the CRL Tour can be emailed to Stavros.Corbett@cnl.ca.
Date: Nov 9 (Friday), 2018 Fees: A fee of $30 will be charged to cover transportation costs for the tour.Registration is required. Please see details below.

You can select the CRL tour option here in the online registration form.
CNL’s Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) represents the largest single complex within Canada’s science and technology infrastructure. The site contains many licenced nuclear facilities, and more than 50 unique research and production facilities and laboratories.
Visitors to the CRL campus will have an opportunity to explore a selection of facilities, with tours provided by subject matter experts.
All G4SR-1 conference attendees wishing to attend the CRL Tour must:

Register for the tour on the G4SR-1 registration website (see link below, after Contact Info), and also
Complete and submit the online registration form on the CNL Website.

Note: CNL Tour registration on the CNL website will open on 2018 August 13. Please register no later than 2018 October 19. Registrants will be contacted by email provided to confirm their attendance.
Additional information for tour registrants:
TRANSPORTATION: The tour bus will leave the Marriot hotel at 7:30 am. The bus will leave the CRL site at 2:00 pm, and return to the Marriot hotel. Arrival back at the hotel is expected to be between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.
PHOTO ID: Please have valid photo identification with you on the tour at all times.
DRESS CODE: Pants and closed-toe shoes and pants are recommended, as required for some facilities. Shorts/skirts, or high heels are not permitted.
CAMERAS: Cameras or video recording devices are not permitted.
MEALS: Lunch will be provided at CNL.
CONTACT INFO: Any inquiries related to the CRL Tour can be emailed to Stavros.Corbett@cnl.ca.
Don’t forget to complete your G4SR-1 registration for the tour, by selecting the link provided here.

WORKSHOP: INTEGRATED SAFETY ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Dr. T. (Nithy) Nitheanandan, Director, Engineering Design Assessment DivisionDirectorate of Assessment and AnalysisTechnical Support BranchCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) [bio]

Nithy provides scientific and technical leadership to scientists, engineers, and technologist on nuclear-power-reactor severe accidents, fuel-channel heat transfer, fuel behaviour under accident conditions, fission-product release, containment behaviour, and finite-element analysis of structural thermo-mechanical behaviour.
Internationally cited ASME Journal Paper includes:
Benchmarking Severe Accident Computer Codes for Heavy Water Reactor Applications
ASME J of Nuclear Rad Sci 3(2), 020903 (Mar 01, 2017) (11 pages)Paper No: NERS-16-1084; doi: 10.1115/1.4035726

IAEA Presentation: Introduction of GIF ISAM for Gen IV Reactor Systems
https://www.iaea.org/NuclearPower/Downloadable/Meetings/2014/2014-03-31-04-02-CM-INPRO/ISAM_Presentation_1st_CM_on_RISC.pdf
Workshop Content:
The Generation IV Risk and Safety Working Group (RSWG) developed an Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology (ISAM) [1] to support the concept that safety is “built in” the Gen IV reactor design processes rather than “added on”. ISAM accomplishes this by assimilating safety requirements as reactor systems are conceptualised and designed. The methodology is useful not only for the Gen IV technology development cycle but also for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) concept and design development.
There are five main tools in ISAM, namely, (1) Qualitative Safety Features Review (QSR), (2) Phenomena Identification and Ranking Table (PIRT), (3) Objective Provision Tree (OPT), (4) Deterministic and Phenomenological Analyses (DPA), and (5) Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA). Each tool is intended to be used in answering specific safety-related questions in diverse degrees of detail and during different stages of design maturity. The ISAM tools is expected to be used throughout the concept development and design phases to derive insights to influence the course of the design evolution. The application of these tools would yield an objective understanding of risk contributors, effectiveness of safety-related design provisions, sources and impacts of uncertainties, and other safety-related issues that are important for a successful design. The tools also present a measure of design maturity, in terms of the level of safety and risk associated with the conceptual design relative to safety objectives.
The workshop on Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology will introduce ISAM concept, provide examples of Gen IV advanced reactors applications, and list some relevant literature for further reading.
Reference: 1. An Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology (ISAM) for Generation IV Nuclear Systems, Risk and Safety Working Group (RSWG), GIF/RSGW/ISAM Report Version 1, 18 June 2010.

WORKSHOP – CANADIAN REGULATORY CHALLENGES OF GENERATION IV AND SMRS
Dr. Margot Hurlbert, Professor, CSIP Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina

Ph.D., University of Amsterdam (2016)
LL.M., Osgoode Hall Law School (2004)
LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (1987)
B. Admin., Great Distinction, University of Regina (1984)

Margot is the Lead, Science, Technology and Innovation Research Cluster, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Regina, Saskatchewan, Coordinating Lead Author of Chapter 7, “Risk Management and Decision Making in Relation to Sustainable Development” of the IPCC Special Report on Land and Climate. After practising law for 18 years (the final years in the capacity of Assistant General Counsel at SaskPower) she has many publications and research projects relating to public acceptance, public engagement and nuclear energy.
Key nuclear projects include:

(2016-2018) Steering/Advisory Committee – Siting Small Modular Nuclear Reactors – multidisciplinary project funded by Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation aimed at developing expertise in engineering, geological, regulatory and economic factors of building a small modular nuclear reactor in a place that has not previously used nuclear power, using Saskatchewan as a case study.
(2015) Co-Researcher. “SSHRC Small Nuclear Innovation Policy Partnership.” with partners of the Canadian Nuclear Association and Cameco Corporation to develop scholarly understanding of the challenges facing deployment of small nuclear reactors, identifying and assessing best practices for governance, regulation and commercialization.

She is a member of Canadian Nuclear Society’s Generation IV and Small Reactor Division – Regulatory frameworks, ownership models and business cases for SMRs working on “Accelerating Licensing of Advanced Nuclear through International Coordination – Exploring Potential Pathways” project.

Workshop Co-Chair – Dr. Todd Allen is currently a Professor and Expert on nuclear engineering, material science and energy at the University of Wisconsin and a Senior Fellow at Third Way, a DC base Think Tank, supporting their Clean Energy Portfolio.
He was the Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the Idaho National Laboratory from January 2013 through January 2016.
Prior to INL he was a Professor in the Engineering Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin, a position held from September 2003 through December 2012.
From March 2008 – December 2012, he was concurrently the Scientific Director of the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility at INL.
Prior to joining the University of Wisconsin, he was a Nuclear Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory-West in Idaho Falls. His Doctoral Degree is in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan (1997) and his Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering is from Northwestern University (1984). Prior to graduate work, he was an officer in the United States Navy Nuclear Power Program.

https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/about-us/faculty/margot-hurlbert.php#RecentGrantsAwards
Workshop Content:
Discussions are well underway surrounding the appropriateness of Canada’s current regulatory framework and regulatory program and changes that might be required due to differences relating to Generation IV and SMR technology.
Licensing uncertainties exist including: whether a gap analysis must be performed for foreign codes/standards and Canadian, if special licensing will be needed for a demonstration reactor, and what a ‘phased in’ or step wise approach might look like in relation to licensing approvals. Outstanding legal issues include:

Transportation and waste storage in relation to sealed cores or modules;
Liability issues, safety and emergency response requirements;
Human, machine interfaces, and site security.

Perhaps one of the biggest looming regulatory challenges is the degree of stakeholder support from nearby communities, aboriginal groups and other stakeholders. Consultations will be required and there is uncertainty how this will coincide with regulatory approval.
This workshop will focus on adequately identifying uncertainties, building strategies and opportunities to reduce uncertainty, how uncertainty interfaces with public acceptance and approval and how this can all occur while protecting the environment, maintaining safety, and building on public engagement.
This workshop will engage participants in break-out discussion groups with understanding the regulatory approval issues, the identification of uncertainties, and the public engagement process providing examples of novel communications, engagement mechanisms, and public interface models.
References: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – DIS-16-04 Small Modular Reactors: Regulatory Strategy, Approaches and Challenges Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – What we Heard Report – DIS-16-04 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Perspectives on Canada’s SMR Opportunity, Summary Report

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Ottawa Branch Event - John C. Fraser
2018-11-07 00:00
CNS Ottawa Branch Meeting
Chernobyl Two Day Tour John C. Fraser
Date: Wednesday 7th November 2018 Location: Montgomery Legion, Lower Hall 330 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A6 (between McLaren & Somerset W.)Time: 6:00 pm Mix & Mingle, Cash Bar 6:30 pm Hot Buffet Dinner (Roast Beef au jus, Veg. Pasta, Sides, Salad, Dessert, Coffee) 7:30 pm Talk starts
Cost: No charge for CNS members $20 for non-members
On Wednesday 7th November, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host a dinner and presentation event. Mr. John Fraser (biography attached) will provide a presentation on his recent visit and tour at the Chernobyl site in Ukraine.
Ukraine is rich in tradition and history, yet in many ways it is also quite a modern country. The Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident occurred in 1986, in the northern part of the country. The accident contaminated a large area, resulting in the creation of an “exclusion zone” that extends into Belarus. John will share his pictures and insights from the visit, which include a summary of the accident as well as an update on the new Cover confinement structure that that been installed over the damaged reactor. There are also a number of interesting sites in the exclusion zone that illustrate the present conditions in the area and the radiological conditions of the sites. In total, the locations visited during the two days provided an interesting retrospective of the accident itself. He also visited the “Duga” Site of a huge abandoned antenna installation that is still not publicly understood.
Join us at this fine venue, greet new colleagues and former colleagues you have not seen for some time, enjoy a hot meal and what will undoubtedly be an interesting presentation.
Seating is limited – Please RSVP by Monday Nov. 5. To RSVP and for more information on this event please contact Ken Kirkhope ( ken.kirkhope@canada.ca ).
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John C. Fraser
With over forty years of nuclear power related experience, the industry still holds an interest for me.
My nuclear career included the positions of Shift Supervisor at Douglas Point and the Bruce Site. I was also a turbine and reactor maintenance project engineer. The latter involved the replacement of the “lid” on the Douglas Point reactor. At Bruce B I was the Business Administrator and then Comptroller. I kept an active interest in plant maintenance and operations and maintained my Green Badge Qualification.
In 1995 I joined the CNSC as an Examination and Certification officer, developing written and simulator examinations for the certification of nuclear plant operating staff. Special projects included participating in the oversight of the Pickering ISTB project and certification of staff for refurbishing Bruce Units 1 and 2.
Since retiring in 2010, I have tried to keep in touch with the Nuclear Power Program, which led to the decision to travel to Ukraine and visit the Chernobyl Site. My “exposure” literally and figuratively, to reactor repairs and refurbishment as well as the Safety Culture in current reactor operation, has given me a personal appreciation of the Chernobyl reactor accident and the continuing mitigation efforts.

The Stable Salt Reactor, a new reactor to suit all markets
2018-11-13 00:00

CNS/UNB Fredericton Lecture - The Moltex Stable Salt Reactor
2018-12-04 00:00

Branch Meeting
2018-12-13 00:00

Ottawa Branch Special Dinner Event - Ian Grant - Launch of UAE Nuclear Energy Programme
2018-12-13 00:00
CNS Ottawa Branch Meeting
Launch of the Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme in the United Arab Emirates
Ian Grant, P.Eng. (Ian Grant Consulting)
Date: Thursday 13th December 2018 Location: Montgomery Legion, Upper Hall 330 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A6 (between McLaren & Somerset W.) Time: 6:00 pm Mix & Mingle, Cash Bar 6:30 pm Hot Buffet Dinner (Roast Beef au jus, Grilled Salmon, Sides, Dessert, Coffee/Tea) 7:30 pm Talk starts
Cost: $15 for CNS members and their guest $25 for non-members *
On Thursday 13th December, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host a dinner and presentation event. Mr. Ian Grant (biography attached) will provide a presentation on his nine years’ experience working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an outline of the launch of the peaceful nuclear energy programme in the UAE, the establishment of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) as the independent regulatory body for safety, security and safeguards, along with development of the necessary legal and regulatory framework, and FANR’s oversight of the construction and commissioning of the 4 x 1400 MWe nuclear power plant located at Barakah on the Arabian Gulf coast. Join us at this fine venue, greet new colleagues and former colleagues you have not seen for some time, enjoy a delicious hot meal and what will undoubtedly be an interesting presentation and discussion. Seating is limited – Please RSVP by Friday Dec. 7. To RSVP and for more information on this event please contact Ken Kirkhope ( ken.kirkhope@canada.ca ).
* To become a CNS Member or to renew your membership – see https://www.cns-snc.ca/cns/membership/
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Ian Grant—Bio
November 2018
Ian Grant is a consultant in nuclear safety and regulation.
He previously played a leading role in establishing the new nuclear regulatory body in the United Arab Emirates. He was Deputy Director General for Operations at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation from 2016 to 2018 and the Director of Nuclear Safety from 2009 to 2015, where he oversaw the construction and commissioning of the new 4-unit nuclear power plant at Barakah in the UAE.
Before joining FANR, Ian held various senior roles with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission with responsibility for safety assessment and licensing of operating nuclear power plants in Canada. He joined Atomic Energy of Canada Limited in 1980 after beginning his career with Babcock and Wilcox in the United Kingdom in 1975.
Ian has participated in several International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) peer review missions, was an invited contributor to the IAEA report on the Fukushima accident, participated in national delegations to four review meetings of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, and served on the IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards Committee and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency committees for nuclear safety and regulation.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow and a Master’s degree in Welding Technology from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. He is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, Canada, and a Fellow of the UK Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
