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1 T1-TM-54725 Technical Meeting on Capturing of Experiences to Aid Successful Fuel Cycle Deployment and Development IAEA Headquarters Vienna, Austria 28–30 June 2017 INFORMATION SHEET I. INTRODUCTION The main basis of the current nuclear fuel cycles was developed from the 1950s to the 1980s. The original intention was to develop a fuel cycle based on the recycling of separated plutonium in fast reactors. This has not been realized to date and alternative options have been pursued. The spent fuel management options currently being adopted comprise reprocessing and recycling in light water reactors, storage pending disposal to a high level waste repository and the so-called ‘wait and see’, that is long term storage pending further development of the fuel cycle. Since the 1950s there have been a number of different commercial reactor systems deployed, for example specific moves from Generation II (Gen II) to Gen III reactors. These reactor systems have also required changes or modifications to the supporting nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure. Older reactors are now being retired and in some Member States of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) these are being replaced with newer reactor systems that incorporate both safety and resource utilization improvements. Throughout this period an interest in fast reactor technology has been pursued, and has reached various stages of maturity in different Member States. The current status of development ranges from a cessation of fast reactor development in some Member States to the deployment of commercial sized fast reactor systems. In 2014, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) issued a fuel cycle evaluation and screening report providing information on the areas in which research and development related to sustainable new fuel cycles should be targeted. At the 12th meeting of the IAEA Technical Working Group on Nuclear Fuel Cycle Options and Spent Fuel Management (TWG-NFCO) in April 2014, the initial findings of the study were presented. The working group noted that in order to move to an alternative fuel cycle there were a number of issues that would need to be addressed. The issues that were highlighted included: development and implementation costs; first-of-a-kind

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T1-TM-54725

Technical Meeting on

Capturing of Experiences to Aid Successful

Fuel Cycle Deployment and Development

IAEA Headquarters

Vienna, Austria

28–30 June 2017

INFORMATION SHEET

I. INTRODUCTION

The main basis of the current nuclear fuel cycles was developed from the 1950s to the

1980s. The original intention was to develop a fuel cycle based on the recycling of

separated plutonium in fast reactors. This has not been realized to date and alternative

options have been pursued. The spent fuel management options currently being

adopted comprise reprocessing and recycling in light water reactors, storage pending

disposal to a high level waste repository and the so-called ‘wait and see’, that is

long term storage pending further development of the fuel cycle.

Since the 1950s there have been a number of different commercial reactor systems

deployed, for example specific moves from Generation II (Gen II) to Gen III reactors.

These reactor systems have also required changes or modifications to the supporting

nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure. Older reactors are now being retired and in some

Member States of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) these are being

replaced with newer reactor systems that incorporate both safety and resource

utilization improvements. Throughout this period an interest in fast reactor technology

has been pursued, and has reached various stages of maturity in different Member

States. The current status of development ranges from a cessation of fast reactor

development in some Member States to the deployment of commercial sized fast

reactor systems.

In 2014, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) issued a fuel cycle evaluation

and screening report providing information on the areas in which research and

development related to sustainable new fuel cycles should be targeted. At the 12th

meeting of the IAEA Technical Working Group on Nuclear Fuel Cycle Options and

Spent Fuel Management (TWG-NFCO) in April 2014, the initial findings of the study

were presented. The working group noted that in order to move to an alternative fuel

cycle there were a number of issues that would need to be addressed. The issues that

were highlighted included: development and implementation costs; first-of-a-kind

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technology (or plants and processes); lead time to maturity; and establishment of a

regulatory basis. The subsequent discussions by the working group noted the benefit

of capturing lessons learned in developing the existing fuel cycles with a view to

informing future transition to a new fuel cycle as well as helping newcomers to

nuclear power generation.

The aims of this meeting will be to collect and share information on the lessons

learned in implementing the current nuclear fuel cycles, on how these lessons are

being applied to the implementation of existing fuel cycles, and on transitioning to

alternative nuclear fuel cycles in response to future needs.

II. SITUATION ANALYSIS

It is timely to capture the experiences of those who developed the existing fuel cycles

and to transfer this knowledge to current and future generations working in the

nuclear industry as well as other stakeholders.

There is renewed interest in fuel cycle development to support new build projects,

nuclear materials management, waste management and disposition needs.

III. MEETING OBJECTIVES

1. To collect, share and discuss lessons learned in developing all aspects of fuel

cycles, including:

• Fuel manufacturing;

• Reactor systems;

• Recycling;

• Waste management (including effluents); and

• Disposal.

Areas to consider should include technical, operational delivery, and

programmatic aspects (cost, regulatory, resource and knowledge management).

2. Identify learning that would benefit effective successful transition to improve

an existing fuel cycle or to implement a new fuel cycle.

IV. TOPICS TO BE COVERED

The meeting will comprise four sessions (“Holistic View of the Fuel Cycle”,

“National/International Influences on Fuel Cycle Development”, “Industrial

Sustainability” and “Transition Management”). To set the scene a keynote speech will

be given on “Historical perspectives and future needs to be met by the fuel cycle”.

The keynote address is aimed at providing meeting participants with an improved

understanding on why transition management of the fuel cycle is important.

The meeting should be of interest to decision-makers and engineering and technical

staff working in fuel cycle deployment and development.

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IV.1 Topical Sessions and Information to be Shared/Collected

Session 1. Holistic View of the Fuel Cycle

1.1 Work that has been undertaken to support the development of the

nuclear fuel cycle in Member States

1.2 The benefits, difficulties/problems/issues and opportunities resulting

from the development and implementation of each phase of the fuel

cycle (with an emphasis on spent fuel and waste management)

1.3 Reporting of experiences related to managing interaction between

stages of the fuel cycle during implementation or resulting from

change

1.4 Sharing experiences related to preparing for, or responding to, changes

in demands on the fuel cycle (for example plant lifetime extensions,

shutdown or process developments)

1.5 How Member States have adjusted fuel cycle implementation to meet

the scales and changes within their nuclear programmes

Session 2. National/International Influences on Fuel Cycle Development

2.1 Examples of how political, market and economic changes have

influenced the direction and pace of changes in the fuel cycle

2.2 Examples of international collaboration in fuel cycle development

2.3 To what degree and in which part of the fuel cycle have you benefited

from or provided benefit through international partnerships

Session 3. Industrial Sustainability

3.1 Lessons learned in maintaining the knowledge, records and skill base

necessary to support ongoing operation and development of the fuel

cycle

3.2 Lessons learned in maintaining the facilities and supply chain

necessary to support ongoing operation and development of the fuel

cycle

Session 4. Transition Management

4.1 How lessons learned from the past can be applied to guide any future

transition to a new fuel cycle

4.2 Examples of how changes to the fuel cycle have been implemented or

enabled by operation or design

IV.2 Session Discussions

In order to provide additional input to the meeting and to promote discussions during

the meeting, all meeting participants are requested to complete the short questionnaire

attached to this Information Sheet.

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Discussions will be organized at the end of each session to facilitate the exchange of

views among the participants and experts attending the meeting.

V. ORGANIZATION

Scientific Secretary:

Mr Paul Standring

Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology

Department of Nuclear Energy

International Atomic Energy Agency

Vienna International Centre

PO Box 100

1400 VIENNA

AUSTRIA

Tel.: +43 1 2600 22470

Fax: +43 1 2600 7 22761

Email: [email protected]

Administrative Secretary:

Ms Shubha Rana

Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology

Department of Nuclear Energy

International Atomic Energy Agency

Vienna International Centre

PO Box 100

1400 VIENNA

AUSTRIA

Tel.: +43 1 2600 25126

Fax: +43 1 2600 7 22761

Email: [email protected]

VI. PARTICIPATION

Persons wishing to participate in the meeting should complete the attached

Participation Form (Form A) and send it electronically to the Government of a

Member State of the IAEA. No registration fee will be charged to the participants.

The Participation Form (Form A), the Form for Submission of a Paper (Form B) and

an extended abstract of the paper or presentation should be sent to the Scientific

Secretary (by email) by 28 April 2017.

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VII. EXTENDED ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Contributed presentations and extended abstracts are solicited which address one of

the topical sessions outlined in Section IV. An extended abstract of around 600 words

(one side of A4 paper) should be included as an attachment to the email. The abstract

should be prepared using Microsoft Word. Times New Roman font (11pt size) should

be used for the text file, avoiding the use of local fonts.

Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their abstract for presentation by

29 May 2017. Each presenter will be allotted 30 minutes, which should include time

for questions. The final version of the presentation, together with a completed

Copyright Form to be used at the meeting, should be sent to the Administrative

Secretary no later than 16 June 2017.

VIII. VENUE

The meeting will take place from 28 to 30 June 2017 in Meeting Room M7,

Building M, of the Vienna International Centre (VIC), Vienna, Austria. Participants

are advised to arrive one hour prior to the convening time of the meeting to allow for

timely registration. Participants will need to present an official photo identification

document in order to be admitted to the VIC premises.

The following web page can be consulted for more detailed information on Vienna

and the VIC:

http://www-pub.iaea.org/iaeameetings/GeneralInfo/Guide/VIC

IX. VISA ARRANGEMENTS

Participants who require a visa to enter Austria should submit the necessary

application to the nearest diplomatic or consular representative of Austria as soon as

possible.

Please be aware that when applying for a visa you may be asked to show evidence of

personal insurance coverage valid during your travel. It is your responsibility to make

arrangement for health insurance coverage.

Austria is a Schengen State and therefore persons who require a visa will have to

apply for a ‘Schengen visa’ at least four weeks before entry into Austria. In States

where Austria has no diplomatic mission, visas can be obtained from the consular

authority of a Schengen Partner State representing Austria in the country in question.

Only in exceptional cases is the IAEA able to assist participants who encounter

difficulties in obtaining a visa. In this regard, all necessary information (date of birth,

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nationality, type of passport, passport number, issuance and validity of the passport,

length of stay, arrival date, flight details and a short description of the problem

encountered) should be transmitted to the IAEA at least four weeks before the

meeting. After that date the IAEA will not be able to assist you due to Schengen

regulations. Please be aware that the validity of a Schengen visa cannot be

extended once you are in a Schengen State.

X. EXPENDITURES

In accordance with the established rules, Governments, national authorities, private

companies or individual sources are expected to bear the travel and other costs of

participants in the meeting. Limited funds are, however, available to help meet the cost

of certain participants. Such assistance may be offered upon specific request to

normally one participant per country provided that, in the IAEA’s view, the participant

on whose behalf assistance is requested will make an important contribution to the

meeting. The application for financial support should be made at the time of nominating

the participant.

To apply for a grant, please send the attached Grant Application Form (Form C)

through the competent national authority (Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National

Atomic Energy Authority) to reach the IAEA not later than 28 April 2017. The grants

awarded will be in the form of a lump sum, usually covering part of the cost of

attendance. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

It should be noted that compensation is not payable by the IAEA for any damage to or

loss of personal property. The IAEA also does not provide health insurance coverage

for participants in meetings, workshops or training courses or for consultants.

Arrangements for private insurance coverage on an individual basis should therefore

be made. The IAEA will, however, provide insurance coverage for accidents and

illnesses that clearly result from any work performed for the IAEA.

XI. WORKING LANGUAGE

The working language of the meeting will be English. All communications, abstracts,

papers and presentations sent to the IAEA must therefore be in English.

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QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Can you provide three examples of what went well in developing the nuclear

fuel cycle or parts of the fuel cycle in your country?

a. ……………..

b. ……………..

c. …………….

2. Can you provide three challenges and lessons learned that you have

experienced in developing the nuclear fuel cycle or parts of the fuel cycle in

your country?

a. …………….

b. …………….

c. …………….

3. What do you see as the major technical, programmatic and stakeholder

challenges in further developing the fuel cycle?

a. Major technical challenges have been …………….

b. Major programmatic challenges have been ……….

c. Major stakeholder challenges have been………….

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Form A T1-TM-54725

International Atomic Energy Agency

Participation Form

Technical Meeting on Capturing of Experiences to Aid Successful

Fuel Cycle Deployment and Development

IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria

28–30 June 2017

To be completed by the participant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Permanent Mission to the IAEA, or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent

transmission to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100,

1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by email to: [email protected] or by fax to: +43 1 26007 (no

hard copies needed).

Participants who are members of an invited organization can submit this form to their organization for

subsequent transmission to the IAEA.

Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 28 April 2017

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Form B T1-TM-54725

International Atomic Energy Agency

Form for Submission of a Paper

Technical Meeting on Capturing of Experiences to Aid Successful

Fuel Cycle Deployment and Development

IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria

28–30 June 2017

To be completed by the participant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Permanent Mission to the IAEA, or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent

transmission to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100,

1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by email to: [email protected] or by fax to: +43 1 26007 (no hard copies needed).

Participants who are members of an invited organization can submit this form to their organization for

subsequent transmission to the IAEA.

Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 28 April 2017

Title of the paper:

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name(s) of all author(s): e.g. Smith, John

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the non-exclusive, royalty-free licence (this option is only for those authors whose parent

institution does not allow them to transfer the copyright for work carried out in that institution) to publish the above-mentioned paper,

and certify that no other rights have been granted which could conflict with the right hereby given to

the IAEA.

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Form C T1-TM-54725

International Atomic Energy Agency

Grant Application Form Technical Meeting on Capturing of Experiences to Aid Successful

Fuel Cycle Deployment and Development

IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria

28–30 June 2017

To be completed by the applicant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Permanent Mission to the IAEA, or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent

transmission to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100,

1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by email to: [email protected] or by fax to: +43 1 26007 (no

hard copies needed).

Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 28 April 2017

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from to

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to the IAEA or National Atomic Energy Authority ____________________