Here is an overview of the conference programme. You can browse by category to see full details of the sessions you are most interested in or click on the tabs on the interactive calendar to see what's on each day. Clicking on any of the speakers or sponsors will show you more information about them and why they are supporting this event.
• Addressing the latest developments on the direction of nuclear power from the European Commission
• Understanding exactly what must be done to meet the stringent requirements of the stress tests • Achieving a harmonisation across Europe by identifying how the industry can work together and share ideas • Analysing current reactions to the stress tests and how these can be improved to increase efficiency and induce safer conditions • Tackling uncertainty about the future of PLIM and PLEX across Europe• Uncovering what utilities should learn from Fukushima in relation to reactor safety
• Considering results from the German stress tests and whether older NPPs are less safe than newer ones • Analysing the nuclear phase out in Germany and how the utilities influenced the process • Exploring the political environment before the phase out decision • Defining the recommendations from the ethics – commission • Understanding the fundamental importance of communication is the key – what utilities should learn from Germany?• Uncovering IAEA’s integrated support for operating nuclear facilities
• Exploring the latest Plant Life Management strategies for LTO activities and how these can be effectively implemented • Defining Agency Safety Review Services • Tackling uncertainly as to the direction of PLIM and PLEX programs across Europe • Addressing the current political climate in order to determine the future of nuclear power• Rolls-Royce is the sole provider of Rod Control Systems for the EDF fleet (58 units)
• Rolls-Royce, in partnership with Cegelec, is the lead contractor of a unique modernisation project of two Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems for the entire 900 MW fleet of EDF • Both rod control (RCS) and reactor in-core measurement (RIC) systems are modernised in the frame of the third ten-year renovation of all 34 reactor units over 9 power plants • The RCS contributes to controlling nuclear power by actuating control rod drive mechanisms that allow insertion or withdrawal of control rods • The RIC system measures in-core neutron flux, providing useful information to the control room as well as to the reactor unit computer for further processing • The renovated systems shall replace the existing ageing analog technology by modern digital technology based on PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) • The project, whose design phase started in July 2006, is now in its deployment phase with 6 units installed in 2011• Improving efficiency by considering the preconditions of LTO NPP V2
• Developing an understanding of the overview of LTO programme sequences in NPP EBO • Delving into the LTO structure, licensing process and activities at ENEL • Uncovering projects related to LTO EBO (activities following the LTO licensing) • Unravelling the major findings and implications from the stress tests in order to understand changes that are being implemented• Addressing uncertainty through the consideration of the regulatory approach and the strategy of moving forward
• Putting matters in a political context and understanding what is really going on across Europe • Exploring the history of the LTO approach in BelgiumThe perfect opportunity to speak directly with our sponsors and network effectively. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!
All attendees will have the opportunity to circulate the conference room and conduct a 5 minute ‘meet and great’ with one another. This has been strategically placed before lunch to provide you with the perfect opportunity to continue discussions with your newly made contacts!• Considering the latest PLIM and PLEX technologies and startegies from a case study perspective of the Dukovany NPP in order to increase the operational lifetime of plants
• Analysing the Periodic Safety Report and the changes that have had to be implemented at Dukovany • Considering the modernization of Dukovany and how they have effectively implemented PLIM strategies • Addressing the results of the stress tests, the impacts on Dukovany, and how they are making the necessary changes• Considering Knowledge management as an essential part of Plant Life Management for safe Long-Term Operation
• Uncovering the robust implementation of lessons-learned • Addressing the importance of holistic approaches towards NPP systems and operations • Delving into the safety culture and questioning attitudes • Clarifying the need to recruit and train personnel in NPP obsolescence awareness and mitigation • Meeting challenges to procure functionally equivalent replacement parts – including quality assurance aspects • Specifying the workforce requirements and prospects for a career in nuclear technology• Reviewing the perspectives for the future of nuclear energy in the light of the different facets of nuclear safety issues
• Understanding the developments in nuclear power considering the evolution of technology and the impact that it has had upon the industry • Forecasting the harmonisation of regulatory practices in Europe • Tackling uncertainty and addressing the societal expectations of nuclear power after Fukushima• Evaluating the best way forward when dealing with necessary improvements to the seismic resistance of existing rotating equipment in nuclear power plants
• Understanding the different measures and approaches to qualify diesel engine driven pumps (firefighting, cooling diversification..) to meet such requirements after the stress tests • Forecasting the impact that seismic requirements and the review of other stress test related requirements will have upon the extension of licenses • Understanding how best to implement changes to rotating equipment and seals considering other requirements of stress tests• Questioning the unknown and addressing the long term operation of reactor vessels
• Understanding vessel degradation with physically-based approach rather than empirical and speculative assessment • Evaluating ongoing activities for developing more reliable embrittlement trend curves • International projects addressing stress corrosion cracking of internals and dissimilar metal welds • Developing of stress corrosion cracking testing methods and evaluation with application to reactor materials • Understanding stress corrosion cracking phenomena in order to reliably predict the behavior of internals and dissimilar metal welds• Understanding how best to implement intelligent systems to monitor damage and improve PLIM and PLEX systems
• Defining of the current status of an NPP at the end of a 30-year design period, on the basis of calculation-experimental estimation • Assessing of the performance of calculation experimental works through prognostic estimation of conditions for extending the period of operation • Exploring the latest surveillance and monitoring equipment for NPPs in order to effectively implement success PLIM and PLEX programmes
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