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DTSTART:20190124T173000Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Lecture – Vision on nuclear safety in the present context
DESCRIPTION:The vision on nuclear safety has considerably evolved during the last decade. In this presentation we limit ourselves to the European context, with a focus on the Belgian situation. It must be recognised that the Belgian nuclear actors, including the regulator FANC, all face a number of challenges, that will be commented during the presentation:\n\nManagement of ageing facilities: the recent history shows that ageing of specific systems (even the concrete) requires maybe more attention than anticipated in the past;\nManagement of the end of the life of facilities: major efforts are to be expected within a number of years. This also will lead to a need of further solutions to optimise the waste issues in a safe way;\nDisposal of ultimate waste and management of spent fuel: at present, safe temporary solutions are being further implemented, but there may be issues in the (very) long term if no further decisions are taken in time;\nManagement of the safety of new projects of a varying complexity and degree of innovation, from design to reception (such as MYRRHA at SCK-CEN and SMART at IRE) are based on innovative technologies. Licensing of such innovative, unique facilities is a challenge;\nSocietal issues: Societal concern has risen after the Fukushima accident; communication and sharing information has become a point of attention, also with our neighbouring countries. As a regulator, it is a balance between openness and timeliness on the one hand, and adequacy on the other hand;\nDue to the Fukushima events, more stringent safety requirements have been defined internationally. This takes place (at various for a) within the framework of organisations such as: IAEA, OECD/NEA, ENSREG, WENRA. International exchange is a delicate issue that leads to an increase in legislation and guidance, and an increase in legal procedures rather than technical debate;\nThe importance of nuclear security has risen during the past decade, and unfortunately may continue to do so in the next years. The safety-security interface and the manageability remain challenges;\nCompetence management: the complex context and the uncertainties about the future of the nuclear industry reduce the attractiveness for youngsters to start nuclear studies or a nuclear career. On the other hand, the new projects are an opportunity to attract young people to the nuclear field again, leading to a pool of experienced and skilled people in the medium term. It will be a challenge for all actors, including regulators, to have the right staff with the right expertise over the next decades.\n\n
URL:https://bnsorg.be/event/evening-lecture-vision-on-nuclear-safety-in-the-present-context/
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LOCATION:Boulevard Simon Bolivar 34-36, 1000 Brussels
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