2019: Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society | Proceedings of the Canadian Nuclear Society

Published: 2019-06-23

Canada's Policy for the Management of Used Fuel: The Perspective of the Advisory Council to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization

David Cameron, D.H. Lister, D. McCreath

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Antimony Chloride Speciation Under Hydrothermal Conditions

A. Persaud, S. Sasidharanpillai, J.S. Cox, P.R. Tremaine

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Public Outreach at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor

S. Aubert, A. Armstrong, K. Stephenson, C. Malcolmson

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Fast Neutron Computed Tomography Resolution Study

G.G. Patterson, David R. Novog

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Thinking Big About Small: Using the SMRs Full Lifecycle Footprint as an Example of a "Meaningful Engagement" Issue

Neil Alexander, T. Allen, D. Bratt, Margot Hurlbert, Peter Phillips, Robert Walker

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Simulation of NW-Based Betavoltaic Devices

D. Wagner, David R. Novog, R.R. LaPierre

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Ontario Power Generation's Monitoring and Diagnostics Centre

Wojtek Zarzeczny, Raheel Navqi, Daniel Foster-Roman, Joseph Metzler, Nazgol Shahbandi, Jenny Leung

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Neutron Fluxenergy Measurements at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor

E.L. MacConnachie, David R. Novog

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Development and Implementation of an Effective Asset Management Program at Ontario Power Generation Nuclear

Angelo Pavia, Ghulam Khawaja, S. Marinescu

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Exploring the Impacts of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Through RAS-based Environmental Input-Output Model

Lirong Liu, Gordon Huang, B. Beatz, X. Zhang

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Wireless Pilot Projects at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Nuclear Generating Stations

Abuzafar Ali, Dino Spina, Mishca DeCosta, Andrew K. Ali

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A Study of the Oxidation Behaviourof Fe-13Cr-6Al and Fe-12Cr-6Al-ODS as Candidate Accident Torerant Fuel Cladding Materials

Ksenia Lipkina, D. Hallat, B.W.N. Fitzpatrick, E. Geiger, M.H.A. Piro

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Nuclear Waste Volume Reduction Facility (WVRF) Control and Scada System Modernization

Jyoti Bose, Ahmad Danesh, Richard Lourenco

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A New Experimental Facility for an Imrpoved Understanding of CHF in a CANDU Moderator Duing Severe Accidents

C.W. Hollingshead, David R. Novog

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REGDOC-2.4.1 Compliant Small Loss of Coolant Trip Coverage Analysis

Daniel Rouben, J. Sharpe, A. Martin, S. Yee, L. Sun, Vincent Lau, Laura Flatt, Augustina Ranger, William Ross, Arian Espahbod, D. Mullin

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A Hydroacoustic Investigation of the Suppression of Pressure Pulsations using Herschel-Quincke Tubes

Thomas Lato, Atef Mohany

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REGDOC-2.4.1 Compliant Loss of Reactivity Control Trip Coverage Analysis

Augustina Ranger, Laura Flatt, Arian Espahbod, Daniel Rouben, Vincent Lau, William Ross, L. Sun, R. Prime, D. Mullin

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Measurements for Apparent Molar Volume and Apparent Molar Heat Capacity of Aqueous N,N-dimethylethanolamine From 10-120 °C

S. Binkley, O. Fandino-Torres, J.S. Cox, P.R. Tremaine

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Benchmarking Serpent 2 and Rattlesnake Static Calculations Using a Molten Salt Reactor Experiment Model

Daniel Wojtaszek, Fred P. Adams

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Hydrogen Absorption by Used Nuclear Fuel Copper Coated Container

H. Hayatdavoudi, M. Momeni, D. Zagidulin, M. Behazin, J.J. Noel

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Preliminary Assessment of Resource Planning Optimization for a Reactor Physics Group

Doddy Kastanya

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Dynamic Sensitivity Analysis of a Small Lead Cooled Reactor During an Unprotected Transient Overpower

C. Reale Hernandez, John C. Luxat

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Core Defueling Strategies and Monitoring

Galina LeRoy, James V. Donnelly, R. Chris Corner, Philippe Paquette

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Best-Estimate Plus Uncertainty Analysis of 37-Element CANDU Fuel Safety Margins

Jae J. Song, Paul K. Chan, M. Pandey

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The Decommissioning of Magnox Nuclear Sites in the Uk Nuclear Industry

Val Drake

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Assessment of the Long-Term Storage of PT-SCWR Fuel Bundle in CANDU Deep Geological Repository

R. Ibrahim, Adriaan Buijs, John C. Luxat

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End of Life Challenges – Adoption of Innovative Technology to Improve Delivery

Tim Milner

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Nuclear Micro-Reactors for a Carbon-Free Source of Resilient Energy for Remote Forces Bases, Utilities, and Communities in Northern Canada

Dylan Harris, Emily Corcoran, G.A. Siemens

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Building a Culture of Excellence – A Human Performance Initiative at SNC Lavalin Nuclear

Kamal Verma, Pamela Tume, Marc Robichaud, Carole ElMasry

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Uncertainty Studies of CANDU 37 Element Lattice Cells

M.D. Tucker, David R. Novog

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Knowledge Capture, Operating Experience

Tracy L. Primeau

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Analysis of Copper Specimens and Microbial Activity in Saturated Gap-fillMX-80 Bentonite Under Pressure

T. Cully, D. Zagidulin, W.J. Binns, J.J. Noel

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Feasibility of Measurement Uncertainty Recapture for CANDU Reactors: Licensing and Instrumentation Issues

Guy Hotte, David Zobin

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Preliminary Trace Thermal-hydraulics Results for the IAEA ICSP on Numerical Benchmarks for Multiphsyics Simulation of PHWR Transients

K.J. Groves, David R. Novog

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Sagging Model of Calandria Tubes in Severe Accidents for the Caiser Code

D. Son, J.H. Bae, Jong Yeob Jung

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Comparison of Thermophysical Properties of Heavy and Light Water (NIST REFPROP Ver. 10) at CANDU Reactor Operating Conditions

Laurieann Petriw, S.M. Sabir, Kyumin Chun, Igor Pioro

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Collaborating to Advance Small Modular Reactor Technology Deployment in Canada

Natalie Alderson

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Optimizing the McMaster University Cans Hot Cells for Pressure Tube Sample Preparation and Analysis

J. Ballaro, T. Marrone, Z. Peng, M. Al Aryan, J. Bennett, S. McMaster, S. Heysel, John C. Luxat

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Thinking Big About Small: Enabling Development of a Market for Small Modular Reactors Within the Mining Industry

Neil Alexander, Robert Walker

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A Universally Applicable Approach for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Site Selection

X.Y. Zhang, Gordon Huang, Esam M.A. Hussein, Lirong Liu

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Controller Development for the Integration of Small Modular Reactors With Micro-grid Mine Sites

Carlos Sanchez

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Conceptual Design of Spent NuScale-Derived DUPIC Fuel in CANDU Reactors to Reduce Spent Fuel Inventory

Zheng Lu, M.H.A. Piro, D. Hoornweg, John de Grosbois

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Multi-purpose Submarine Inspection System SUSI-GEN3

Holger Damies, Florian Lunz, Thomas Maeck

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Validation Progress on Polaris Code for CANDU Lattice Physics

S. Younan, David R. Novog

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In-Pipe Manipulator for Non-Destructive Examination of ID 75-110 Pipes

Thomas Maeck, Holger Damies

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Progress in Developing a New Thermochemistry Code for Corrosion Modelling and Multiphysics Simulation of Nuclear Fuels

Parikshit Bajpai, M. Poschmann, D. Andrs, M.H.A. Piro

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Evaluation of Pressure Tube Axial Elongation Mitigation Options at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

Doddy Kastanya

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Modelling and Design Considerations of Salt-Cooled MSRs

E. Berg

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Different Approaches for Small Edg Replacements

Christian Peter, DE Schnabel, Manuel Guldner

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A Short-Scale Time-Dependent Model for Decay Heat Analysis Following Reactor Shutdown

Mohammed Alqahtani, Adriaan Buijs

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Flawless Fusion in Less Than 60 Seconds Over Similar or Dissimilar Material

P. Cheng

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Evaluation Ofthe Effect of Wall Thickness on Hydrogen Accumulation Inside CNER's Hydrogen Corrosion Probes (HEPs)

P. Santiwiparat, Derek H. Lister, F.R. Steward, William G. Cook

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A Graded Approach to Analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrences

Augustina Ranger, Liliana Comanescu, Vincent Lau, A. Martin, D. Mullin

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Grain and Bubble Morphology in Fission Gas Percolation Networks

E. Thomas, A. Prudil, M. Welland

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Point Lepreau Generating Station Margin Assessment for Power Uprate Strategy

Kamal Verma, Boris Lekakh, Leslie Morris, Stephen Wang, Jack Little, Derek Blough, A. Hayward, C. Doucet

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Specifics of Heat Transfer to SCW (Liquid-Like State) Flowing in a 1-m Vertical Bare Tube with Upward Flow

Matthew Franco, Haseeb Bukhari, Aliher Khan, J. Lei, Ninthujan Sabsean, Igor Pioro

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Draft CSA N290.9 Standard: Reliability and Maintenance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants

Laurie Luckhardt, Jon Lee

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Nuclear Reactors to Reduce GHG Emissions from International Shipping

J.J. Alho, Jason Donev

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Improved Cable Condition Monitoring With Recovery Time Using Advanced Portable Polymer Tester (Indenter)

Narendra Sachdev, Fabrice Guerout

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Measuring radon exposure with the lead 210/204 abundance ratio

Connor Henderson, M.E. Wieser, K.A. Miller

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Exploring Synergy Among New Generation Technologies: Small Modular Reactor, Energy Storage and Distributed Generation – a Strong Case for Remote Communities

Kalpesh Joshi, Bikash Poudel, Rama Gokaraju

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A Possible Next Step for Canada: Recycling Spent U.S. Nuclear Fuel

Franki Race, C. Erhardt, B.R. Megaw, N. Sulsar, Jason Donev

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Considerations of Geothermal Aspects for SMR Installation in Northern Permafrost Lands

Lan Sun

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Comparison of Experimental and Calculated HTC Values Forshort Vertical 7-Rod Bundle Cooled with SCW

Scott Clark, R. Pioro, A. Zvorykin, N.M. Fialko, Igor Pioro

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A Review of the Transportation Aspects of Domestic SMR Deployments

Troy Su, Nathan Tedford, Evan Konarek

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Characterization of Inert Matrix Fuels into SYNROC Using X-ray Absorption Near Edge Spectroscopy

A. Situm, A.P. Grosvenor

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Adequacy Assessment of Small Modular Reactors' Flexible Operations With Photovoltaic Generation in Remote Communities

Kalpesh Joshi

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Advancing Design of Compton Beam Monitor at ELI-NP

Arvind Ravichandran, Norbert Pietralla, Chary Rangacharyulu

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Quantitative Characterization of Hydride Morphologies of Zr-2.5nb Pressure Tubes With Different Hydrogen Concentrations

Cheng Liu, Gordon Shek

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Effects of Oxidizing Conditions on Iron-Saturated Ion-Exchange Resins

Jessica Gauthier, J. Kongtuk, William G. Cook, Craig R. Stuart

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Evaluation Tool Regarding Crack Initiation and Growth for CANDU Pressure Tube

Jong Yeob Jung, J.H. Kang, Y.S. Chang

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Synthesis of Ba-Mo-O and Sr-Mo-O Ternary Compounds for Thermodynamic Study

Danny Huston, Andres F. Lara-Contreras, J. Scott, Emily Corcoran

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A Practical Method for Low-temperature Hydrogen Addition Into CANDU Pressure Tube Material

S. Sasidharanpillai, J.P. Ferguson, Hugues Arcis, J.S. Cox, Daniel M. Wells, P.R. Tremaine

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Estimation of Thermal Efficiencies of SMRs Through the DE-TOP Program

Kyumin Chun, Laurieann Petriw, S.M. Sabir, Igor Pioro

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Modeling of Helium Embrittlement of Nickel-based Alloys by Neutron Irradiation

J. Leigh Corrigall, Glen A. McRae, C.E. Coleman

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Extraction of Barium and Strontium Carbonate from Barium and Strontium Molybdate Samples using Aqueous Ammonium Chloride

Andres F. Lara-Contreras, Danny Huston, J. Scott, Emily Corcoran

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Protection of Nuclear Structures Against Airplane Crash by Energy Absorbing Structures

Adam Fila

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The Importance of Considering Measurement Probe Disturbances in CFD-Grade Measurements

A.C. Maunsell, David R. Novog

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Sorption of Se(-II): Batch Sorption Experiments on Limestone and Multi-Site Sorption Modelling on Illite and Montmorillonite

J.J. Racette, A. Walker, T. Yang, Shinya Nagasaki

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Impact Analysis of Airlock Seal Fragility From a Psa Perspective on Reactor Building Overpressure Protection at Wolsong

Y.M. Song, J.H. Bae

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New Applications of Video Camera Smoke and Flame Detectors in Canadian Nuclear Facilities

M. Peters, T.M. Ketler, J.A. Arts, J.E.C. McCulloch, A.G. Page

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Supporting Nuclear Growth Through Safeguards by Design

S. Poirier, J. Whitlock, B. Boyer, K. Baird

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The Importance of Advancing a Consensus in Small Modular Reactor Design Selection in Canada

Robin Manley

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A Realistic Look at the Path to SMR and Advanced Reactor Commercialization

James E. Carter

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Software Quality Assurance Considerations for Life-extension and New-build Projects at Canadian Nuclear Power Plants

Dave LeReverend

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Stacking the Value: Transforming the Design and Construction Delivery Process With Adoption of Digital Technologies

Samuel T. Stephens, Darren Grears, Tim Milner

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Sealer-uk: a Small Modular Reactor for on-grid Power Production

J. Wallenius, D. Laurin, B. Conning

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Relocation and Commissioning of the Prompt Gamma Facility at McMaster Nuclear Reactor

J. Cappon, J. Avelar, A. Pidruczny, R. Harper, R. Pasuta, C. Heysel

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Minimum Detectable Activity for in-situ Gross Beta Measurement System in Ground Water

W.N. Choi, U. Lee, H.R. Kim

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A Novel Eye Thermoluminescent Dosimeter for Measuring the Eye Lens Dose Equivalents Hₚ(3)ₙ and Hₚ(3)ᵧ in Neutron-Gamma Mixed Fields and the Simulation of Its Dosimetric Characteristics Using the GEANT4 Software

Virgiliu Beregic, Eleodor Nichita, Anthony Waker, Ed Waller, Jovica Atanackovic

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Safety Related Design Considerations for Magnetized Target Fusion Facilities

Evan Konarek, Nathan Tedford

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Production of Lutetium-177 at McMaster Nuclear Reactor

V. Vajpayee, Z. Naperstkow, J. Kelly, J. McCann, K. Stephenson, A.F. Armstrong

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From Medical Isotopes to Clinical Trials: A Review of Two Theranostic Solutions

J. Kelly, B. Paquin, A. Goodbody, A. Armstrong, K. Stephenson, J. McCann

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Short-lived Radioisotope Supplying Platform in Japan

H. Kanda, T. Muto, H. Ikea, H. Watabe, M. Itoh, H. Kawamura, Y. Sakemi, Ming Rong Zhang, Kotaro Nagatsu, H. Hama, H. Kikunaga, S. Kamigaito, T. Nakano, N. Aoi, M.H. Fukuda, T. Yorita, T. Suzuki, N. Takahashi, A. Shinoahara, H. Haha, Hisashi Suzuki

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Preparing for a Nuclear Power Plant: Ghana's Forward March

A.B. Andam, I. Opoku-Ntim, N.K. Allotey, P.E. Amponsah

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One Artifact at a Time – Preserving Canada's Nuclear Heritage

Morgan J. Brown, M.E. Stephens, J. Ungrin, D. Barrington, S. Golesorkhi, T.P. Alburger, A. Symons, D. Cox

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Modeling and Simulation of Caiser for CANDU Accident Progression

J.H. Bae, D. Son, K.H. Kim, J.Y. Kang, Y.M. Song, Jong Yeob Jung

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Operation Optimization Using Data Analytics – A Framatome Solution

Francis Fomi-Wamba, Raul Latorre Fortes, Thomas Seitz

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Professional Development for the CANDU Industry via a University and Industry Partnership

George Bereznai, John P.S. Froats, Glenn D. Harvel

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Development and Optimization of Functionalized Gold-198 Nanoparticles for Use in Cancer Therapy

S. Aubert, Z. Naperstkow, A. Armstrong, S. Nambiar, A. Fleck, E. Osei, J. Darko, A. Mutsaers, S. Wettig

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Characterization of Radioisotopes at Kinectrics Inc.: Method Development and Sample Analysis for the Nuclear, Health and Food Sectors

Ruwan Wijesundera, Yevgenia Kravtsova, Rob Taylor

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Gamma-gamma Angular Correlations of Beta Minus Decays as a Novel Medical Imaging Modality

Chary Rangacharyulu, L.T. Ly, K. Olshanoski, T. Fukuchi, M.H. Fukuda, H. Kanda, N. Takahashi

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Development of Radioiodine Decontamination Procedure

S. Aubert, Z. Naperstkow, A.F. Armstrong

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Isotopes in Brachytherapy

Putha Suman Kumar, Challapalli Srinivas, Dilson Lobo, Ramamoorthy Ravichandran, P.U. Prakash Saxena, Sourjya Banerjee, Sheryas Reddy

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