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Nuclear decommissioning training
by the SCK•CEN Academy:
transfer of knowledge and practical experience
coming from various decommissioning projects
Michèle Coeck, Sven Boden, Pascal Deboodt
SCK•CEN, Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, Mol, Belgium
Education and Training in nuclear Decommissioning, Birmingham, 16th-17th April 2015
Seminar organized jointly by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and the University of Birmingham
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Outline
SCK•CEN and its Academy
SCK•CEN’s R&D activities and expertise in decommissioning
Development of courses on decommissioning
Contributions to academic programs
Customized training for professionals
Future for decommissioning training and education
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SCK•CEN
Belgian Nuclear Research Centre is a foundation of public utility
°1952, cradle of nuclear research, applications and energy
development in Belgium
International player in the field of nuclear R&D
Today: ~700 staff, + ~60 PhD students
3 major scientific research areas:
Nuclear materials sciences
Advanced nuclear systems
Environment, health and safety
Dismantling and decontamination
Services towards industry, healthcare,
government
Education and training
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SCK•CEN Academy
Because of:
More than 60 years of experience in nuclear research and
technology
Most recent knowledge and development
Innovative projects
Availability of large and unique nuclear installations
SCK•CEN is, next to renowned research center, ideally suited to be
an education and training (E&T) center:
SCK•CEN Academy: coordinates all E&T activities at SCK•CEN
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SCK•CEN Academy 4 tracks
1. Guidance young researchers
Thesis (PhD, Master, Bachelor level), post-docs, internships,
educational visits
2. Organization of courses and events
Contribution to academic learning in collaboration with universities
Customized training for professionals
Workshops/conferences/topical days/…
3. Policy support on E&T matters
Framework programs, Horizon2020, expert groups of IAEA, OECD, ...
4. Caring for critical-intellectual capacities
Scientific/technical + context! (philosophical, ethical, economical,
political, …)
IN THIS PRESENTATION
IN THE DOMAIN OF DECOMMISSIONING
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SCK•CEN’s R&D and experience in decommissioning - some examples
Decommissioning of BR3 PWR
After 25 years of operation, it was decided in 1987 to proceed with final shut down (end of license)
In 1989 this project was selected as one of four European pilot projects
SCK•CEN succeeded in developing the best approaches
for the optimisation of dismantling
for decontamination techniques
for the decommissioning processes in general
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SCK•CEN’s R&D and experience in decommissioning - some examples
Smaller internal decommissioning projects: sodium loop,
chemical decontamination Callisto experimental loop BR2,
hotcells, glove boxes, …
External decommissioning projects, such as:
MOX production facility of Belgonucleaire: SCK•CEN is present in
the management of all decommissioning aspects of the integrated
organization
Open pool reactor "Thetis" of the University of Ghent: involvement
in the defueling, preparation of the project and actual
decommissioning (2007 - 2015)
Cyclotron of University of Ghent: decommissioning plan (today)
IAEA decommissioning program (development of standards,
training, expert team missions etc.)
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SCK•CEN’s experience and expertise in decommissioning
Experience with several projects in different installations
PWR
Research reactors
Industrial facilities
“Hands-on” experience
In advisory groups
On the work floor
This serves our
education and training activities
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Transfer of know-how and expertise via courses Topics
From completed/ongoing decommissioning projects, it can be
concluded that courses need to address:
Various strategies to be implemented
Integrated safety management
both radiological- and non-radiological risks
Exchange of information on real and up-to-date practical experience
case studies, stressing on the unceasing challenges each
“decommissioner” is faced with
At SCK•CEN Academy:
Innovative techniques, latest research
Emphasis on safety, responsibility towards men and environment
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Modules currently available
Strategies for decommissioning
Decommissioning project management
Legal and regulatory framework
Safety aspects
Inventory, facility and site characterization
Case studies (Belgonucleaire, BR3, Thetis, …)
Dismantling operations
Optimization tools
Dose follow-up: individual and workplace monitoring
Material management and characterization
Final survey plan and safety report
VISIPLAN ALARA planning tool
…
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Course Target public
Academic courses like BNEN for students and young professionals
Customized training for professionals
Open course for Belgian stakeholders: operators of a nuclear facility
as well as governmental and regulatory bodies dealing with
decommissioning, waste management and safety
Course for GDF Suez
Attention is given to specific aspects for
o project managers
o safety engineers
o health physicists
o decontamination and dismantling operators
o etc.
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Our courses Some examples
BNEN
“Decommissioning of nuclear installations “– organized in 2005 and
2007 as “special course” (2 days)
Since 2014-2015: “Advanced courses on the nuclear fuel cycle” as
“elective course” on a more sustainable basis, annually
Open courses
Decommissioning of nuclear installations, 31/3-4/4/2014 + 6-
10/10/2014
Related topics
VISIPLAN: open course on annual basis + on request
Radiation protection: open course on annual basis + on request
Other …
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Our courses Some examples
Customized courses
Decontamination techniques (Group Staelens), 19-22/04/2010
Decommissioning Dose Assessment & Dose Optimization (IAEA),
12-15/10/2010
Decommissioning Dose Assessment and Optimization for
Implementation Purposes (IAEA), 30/9-4/10/2013
Advanced decontamination techniques (GDF Suez), 5-8/3/2012 + 3-
6/12/2013
Decommissioning (GDF Suez), 2012-2013: 2 sessions
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Our trainers
SCK•CEN staff, expert in their domain
Excellent didactic skills
Within European framework
ECTS
ECVET
Learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills,
competences
Evaluation and assessment
Quality assurance
Qfor label
Lecturers follow the “Learning facilitator” training
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Future for education and training in decommissioning
Number of power plants and other nuclear facilities facing their
decommissioning phase has grown during the last decades
this “end of life” period becomes more and more important for
the nuclear community
The need for knowledge and skills on how to prepare the
decommissioning, on how to proceed with the technical
operations and on how to implement an adequate radiation
protection program is emerging
Development and implementation of effective training courses
and tools, by experienced training providers, allowing effective
exchange of experience and providing support to all
stakeholders having to interacting in decommissioning, has a
bright future
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Education
Currently limited attention to decommissioning
More attention in existing programs?
Additional programs at lower level needed?
Training
Ideal complement to general education
Focus on competence building (K, S, A)
At all levels, broad spectrum of topics
Appropriate examination procedures to “test” trainee/learner and
effectiveness of the course
Bridge at European level: common approaches and standards
Dedicated and experienced training providers
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Contact
General contact:
SCK•CEN Academy
Boeretang 200, BE-2400 Mol, Belgium
Tel. + 32 14 33 21 57
http://academy.sckcen.be
Dr. Michèle Coeck Mrs. Griet Vanderperren
Head SCK•CEN Academy Liaison officer
[email protected] [email protected]
The D&D team of lecturers:
Pascal Deboodt, Sven Boden, Luc Noynaert, Jérôme Dadoumont, Luc Denissen, Kurt
Vandendungen, Luc Ooms, Isi Verwaest, Robby Nijs, Fernand Vermeersch, Isabelle Majkowski,
Philippe Antoine
