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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.
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………….
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
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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
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Technical Meeting on Capturing of Experiences to Aid Successful
Fuel Cycle Deployment and Development
IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria
28–30 June 2017
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Fuel Cycle Deployment and Development
IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria
28–30 June 2017
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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
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