| Description |
Focus of the Workshop:
Research reactors (RR) represent a key component of the research and testing and infrastructure for understanding the irradiation effects of materials and fuels. This understanding is crucial for the development of future nuclear energy systems, many of which are based on new structural materials and fuels. Existing and planned RRs have or will have capabilities to perform a broad spectrum of R&D indispensable for the development of innovative power reactors. The main purpose of the workshop is to provide participants with practical information and knowledge on use of RRs for R&D on development and testing of materials and fuels for nuclear energy systems. It also aims at providing a forum to share and discuss experiences, challenges, and lessons learned in the area of material testing. The workshop will present irradiation experiment fundamentals, an up-to-date status of capabilities of material testing reactors, and capabilities of related facilities. Workshop Topics: . Capabilities of Material Test Reactors (MTRs)
. Radiation Effects in Materials and Research Methods
. Overview of IAEA Publication,“Research Reactors for Development of Material and Fuels for Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems: A Compendium” . Overview of non-critical facilities in support of development of Liquid Metal- cooled Fast Neutron Systems (LMFNS database) . MTR Test Design, and Experiment Instrumentation . Pre-Irradiation/Experiment Preparation Facilities . Post Irradiation Examination Facilities . Accelerated Screening of Irradiated Materials . Possible Next Generation Reactors – Advanced Material Research Needs . Qualifying Unique Coolants for Next Generation Reactors . Material Testing in Pulsed Research Reactors . Accelerator Testing of Materials – Complement and Comparison with MTRs . The Role of Low Power Research Reactors in Material R&D . External Beams in Reactor Material Research . Methods in Irradiation Experiment Modelling Proposed Audience: The workshop is intended for engineers and scientists who are involved or are interested in joining material testing programs at research reactors. The workshop will provide an opportunity, especially for participants from developing countries, to initiate networking activities facilitating access to material research facilities and R&D programmes. |
General Information Sheet
Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on Research Reactors for Development of Materials and Fuels for Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems | (smr 3150)
Go to day
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08:30 - 18:00
Monday, 6 November
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08:30
Registration and administrative formalities
1h30' (
Leonardo Building - Lobby
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Slot reserved for Participants NOT staying in ICTP Guesthouses and Invited Lecturers only. Participants staying in ICTP Guesthouses are registered upon check-in at the Guesthouse Reception desks. After registration, Visitors funded by the ICTP must collect their dues at the Operations Office c/o E. Fermi building, ground floor (Mon, Tue & Fri, 8:30-12:00/13:30-14:30).
- 10:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Lobby )
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10:30
Introduction
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Frances Marshall, Mikhail Khoroshev, Ian Swainson (IAEA) -
11:15
Overview of Research Reactors, Historical Perspective
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Mikhail Khoroshev (IAEA) Material: 
Slides
- 12:00 Lunch break 1h30' ( Leonardo Building - Cafeteria )
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13:30
Introduction to Radiation Effects in Materials
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Ian Swainson (IAEA) Material:
Slides
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14:15
Radiation Damage in Nuclear Materials
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Celine Cabet (CEA, France) Material:
Slides
- 15:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar, First floor )
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15:30
Role of Research Reactors in Material R&D
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Frances Marshall (IAEA) Material:
Slides
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16:15
Current Capabilities of Material Test Reactors (MTRs)
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Frances Marshall (IAEA) Material:
Slides
- 17:00 Welcome get-together 1h0' ( Lobby, Leonardo building, main entrance, lower level 1 )
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08:30
Registration and administrative formalities
1h30' (
Leonardo Building - Lobby
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08:30 - 18:00
Monday, 6 November
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08:30 - 23:15
Tuesday, 7 November
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08:30
Planned Research Reactors and MTR Capabilities
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Jean-Francois Villard (CEA, France) Material:
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09:15
Overview of IAEA Publication, “Research Reactors for Development of Material and Fuels for Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems: A Compendium” and "Experimental Facilities in Support of Liquid Metal Cooled Fast Neutron Systems. A Compendium”
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Mikhail Khoroshev (IAEA) Material:
Slides
- 10:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar )
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10:30
MTR Test Design
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Frances Marshall (IAEA) Material:
Slides
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11:15
In-core Instrumentation for MTR Experiments
45'
Speaker: Jean-Francois Villard (CEA, France) Material:
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- 12:00 Lunch break 1h30' ( Leonardo Building - Cafeteria )
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13:30
Enhanced Research Reactor Database with “Innovations” Section and Catalogue of Facilities in Support of Liquid Metal-cooled Fast Neutron Systems (LMFNS database)
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Mikhail Khoroshev (IAEA) Material:
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14:15
Breakout Session 1 – Demonstration of Database Options
45' (
Leonardo Building - Lab, ground floor
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- 15:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar )
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15:30
Breakout Session 1 – Demonstration of Database Options
45' (
Leonardo Building - Lab, ground floor
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16:15
Participant Feedback from Database Demonstration
45' (
Leonardo Building - Lab, ground floor
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08:30
Planned Research Reactors and MTR Capabilities
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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08:30 - 23:15
Tuesday, 7 November
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08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday, 8 November
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08:30
Testing Capabilities and Unique Features of High Capacity MTRs
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Frances Marshall (IAEA) Material:
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09:15
Theory and Practice of the Fuel and Material Tests in MTR Reactors
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Ahmad Alsabbagh (Jordan University of Science and Technology) - 10:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar )
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10:30
Opportunities and Challenges for Large-scale Global Nuclear Energy Development
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Mikhail Khoroshev (IAEA) Material:
Slides
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11:15
Possible Next Generation Reactors – Advanced Material Research Needs
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Dan Wachs (Idaho National Laboratory, USA) Material:
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- 12:00 Lunch break 1h30' ( Leonardo Building - Cafeteria )
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13:30
Effects of Ion Beams on Materials
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Ian Swainson (IAEA) Material:
Slides
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14:15
Accelerator Testing of Materials
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Celine Cabet (CEA, France) Material:
Slides
- 15:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar )
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15:30
Transient Test Reactors
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Dan Wachs (Idaho National Laboratory, USA) Material:
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16:15
Collaborative MTR Organizations
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Frances Marshall (IAEA) Material:
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08:30
Testing Capabilities and Unique Features of High Capacity MTRs
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday, 8 November
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08:30 - 17:00
Thursday, 9 November
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08:30
The Role of Low Power Research Reactors in Material R&D - 1
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Mario Carta (ENEA, Italy) Material:
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09:15
The Role of Low Power Research Reactors in Material R&D - 2
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Mario Carta (ENEA, Italy) - 10:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar )
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10:30
Post Irradiation Examination Facilities
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Dan Wachs (Idaho National Laboratory, USA) Material:
Slides
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11:15
External Neutron Beams in Reactor Material Research - 1
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Ron Rogge (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Canada) Material:
Slides
- 12:00 Lunch break 1h30' ( Leonardo Building - Cafeteria )
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13:30
Breakout Session 2 – Separate into Groups, discussion topics: Current and Potential Capacity for Material Testing , Capabilities for MTR work, and Knowledge Transfer Initiatives
1h30' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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- 15:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar )
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15:30
Breakout Session Summaries – What are Member State Needs and Challenges to be able to support Reactor Material Testing in their RRs?
1h30' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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08:30
The Role of Low Power Research Reactors in Material R&D - 1
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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08:30 - 17:00
Thursday, 9 November
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08:30 - 11:45
Friday, 10 November
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08:30
External Neutron Beams in Reactor Material Research - 2
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Ron Rogge (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Canada) Material:
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09:15
Methods in Irradiation Experiment Modelling
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Luka Snoj (Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia) Material:
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- 10:00 Coffee break 30' ( Leonardo Building - Bar )
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10:30
Open Discussion, Feedback
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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11:15
Closing Remarks
30' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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Speaker: Frances Marshall, Ian Swainson (IAEA)
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08:30
External Neutron Beams in Reactor Material Research - 2
45' (
Leonardo Building - Euler Lecture Hall
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08:30 - 11:45
Friday, 10 November