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A Nordic Nuclear Safety Research (NKS) seminar organised by Studsvik Nuclear AB (Studsvik) and Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co (SKB).

INTRODUCTION

The last seminar on decommissioning arranged by the NKS was held in Risø 2005. Since then there has been much activity in the field of decommissioning nuclear facilities and an influx of new people to the field. This seminar will provide an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and exchange experiences from completed and on-going decommissioning projects as well as discuss the future.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the seminar are

• To survey international and national regulations, recommendations and guidelines for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities
• To exchange experiences from completed and on-going decommissioning projects
• To show progress made in decommissioning of nuclear facilities and to identify areas for future research and development
• To maintain and develop the knowledge in decommissioning, clearance and final disposal of waste from decommissioning projects.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The conference aims to bring together operators, regulators, scientists, consultants and contractors from the Nordic countries to exchange information and views on the topics mentioned below.

WORKING LANGUAGE

The working language of the seminar will be English. All communications, abstracts and papers must therefore be in English.

PROGRAMME

A short welcome by representatives from Studsvik and SKB will start the seminar.

Three topical sessions will cover issues relating to

• Decommissioning and dismantling,
• Free release of material, facilities and soil and
• Waste management and final disposal.

Each session will contain four to six presentations. Each session is concluded with a summary of papers and posters by the chairperson. The chairperson also formulates a couple of subjects or questions to discuss in smaller groups. Conclusions at the group discussions should be written down and submitted to the chair person.

One half day is dedicated for study visits among the Studsvik facilities. Two objects are available for visits, the R2 reactor where decommissioning work is ongoing and the facility for melting of big components and scrap.

Overview of preliminary program

CALL FOR PAPERS

You are invited to submit one-page abstracts of papers and/or posters (maximum 300 words) addressing one or more of the topics

• Decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities
• Free release of material, facilities and soil
• Waste management and final disposal

The starting point is that the seminar will span the entire decommissioning area where technical, economical, societal and other issues are raised. Presentations and discussions may address issues such as

• National and international regulations and recommendations for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities
• Experience from ongoing and completed decommissioning projects
• Decommissioning studies of new plants and facilities in operation
• Research in the decommissioning area
• Waste management, storage and final disposal
• Safety, radiological as well as conventional
• Clearance of material buildings and sites
• Communication and cooperation between operators and regulatory agencies, contacts with politicians, external information, consultation, etc

The abstracts, as well as the papers and the presentations, should be written in English. Supplement your abstract with author name(s), company or organisation, contact details and presenters.

Abstracts are submitted to Anders Appelgren, Studsvik, by e-mail to anders.appelgren@studsvik.se. Deadline for arrival of abstracts is Friday 16^th April.

Abstracts are reviewed by working groups, one group per session. Authors of accepted papers and posters will be notified no later than Tuesday May 18^th.

For accepted papers for oral presentation, the deadline for submission of full paper and associated Power Point presentation is Friday 20^th August. The same deadline applies for copies of accepted poster presentations.

DOCUMENTATION

A complete report with papers, presentations and posters and conclusions from the group discussions will be developed and distributed to the participants after the seminar.

PARTICIPATION

All persons wishing to participate in the seminar are requested to register via e-mail or regular mail (contact information is given below). Please, use the attached registration form! The last day for registration is Friday 2^nd July.

COSTS

The cost for participating in the seminar is SEK 3 100. For participants who contribute with accepted papers and posters the fee will be SEK 2 500.

The fee includes transport between the seminar venue (Studsvik) and the below recommended hotels in the city of Nyköping, three lunches, refreshments, two dinners with social activity and seminar documentation.

After your registration and the decision on acceptance of papers and posters Studsvik will send you an invoice for your participation.