Recently OPG changed the name “Nuclear Waste Management” to “Nuclear Sustainability Services” – this was not just a rebrand but an entire culture shift within the organization. Join Matthew Mairinger in conversation with Neil Alexander for a Lunch & Learn to find out what changed within the organization and what OPG is doing to redefine […]
Virtually on Webex – registration link is: https://canadiannuclearsociety.webex.com/webappng/sites/canadiannuclearsociety/meeting/register/c8d4d1bcbd4d4b949868c3be118377bb?ticket=4832534b000000062a9bc91d2244ccc3fa40064dd0ba918f7fa7154160adee9cdc1a626f00d48671×tamp=1699900074702&RGID=rc322566300c555d9064229e61bf16782
Some recent media coverage has suggested that any reprocessing of used nuclear fuel is a gateway to weapons production and that by even considering the Moltex project, Canada may increase the risk of proliferation. But will it? And is what Moltex planning reprocessing anyway? Join Olivier Gregoire, Moltex’s Nuclear Security & Safeguards Officer, in a […]
Next Week!Intelligence Update with Jeremy WhitlockAbout Jeremy: Since 2017 at the IAEA in Vienna, currently as Senior Technical Advisor, IAEA Dept. of Safeguards, with responsibility for the IAEA’s ‘safeguards by design’ programme – i.e., readiness for SMRs and other emerging nuclear technologies.22 years at AECL/CNL – reactor physicist 1994-2006, manager of non-proliferation and safeguards programme […]
Speaker: Christopher Rees, Principal Consultant for Nuclear Safety at Risktec Solutions Summary: This presentation delves into the history and role of safety analysis (cases) in the Canadian nuclear industry. It explorers the origin and evolution of safety cases, and their significance in ensuring robust risk mitigation, setting operational constraints and limits, for nuclear sites. We highlight the […]
Reminder! This Wednesday: CNS Western Branch WebinarCNS Western Branch invites you to participate in the following virtual presentation:Title: The Evolution of Safety Analysis (Cases) – Enhancing Risk Mitigation in the Nuclear IndustryWhen: Wednesday, February 21st at 12:00pm - 1:00pm ETSpeaker: Christopher Rees, Principal Consultant for Nuclear Safety at Risktec SolutionsWhere: VirtualSummary: This presentation delves into […]
Click here for the 2024 CNS technology and safety course brochure Click Here to Register Sorry the registration to this course has been closed as we have reached the maximum room capacity. If you indeed want to attend the course this March, please email to Wei at wei.shen@candu.org to have your name included on the waiting list. You […]
Western Canada is serious about developing small modular reactors to provide safe, reliable and zero-emissions energy to power the economy and create new opportunities to export Canadian knowledge and expertise around the world. With Alberta and Saskatchewan having strong industrial capabilities centered around manufacturing, these industries are well-positioned to support many aspects of growing a […]
Abstract: Westinghouse is developing the eVinci™ microreactor to revolutionize how cost-competitive, carbon-free energy is delivered. The eVinci microreactor is a 15MW thermal heat pipe reactor capable of generating 5MW of electricity and is designed to run for approximately eight full power years before refueling. This transportable technology simplifies the traditional reactor design and facilitates greatly reduced […]
Location: McMaster University For General Course Description and Fees For Course Agenda For Course Registration
The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) will be hosting the 43rd Annual CNS Conference and the 48th Annual CNS/CNA Student Conference at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel in Saskatoon,SK, from June 16 through 19, 2023. More information will be available in the near future.