GIF workshop on R&D Infrastructures needs and opportunities
The Generation IV International Forum (GIF) hosted the R&D Infrastructures needs and opportunities workshop to explore current capabilities, identify gaps, and foster collaboration for advancing R&D in Generation IV nuclear systems.
You can watch the recordings of each session by following the links in the right part of the program below.
Overview of the event
The GIF Workshop on "R&D Infrastructures Needs and Opportunities" explored key directions and priorities for advancing Generation IV (Gen IV) nuclear systems. It emphasized fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, addressing R&D challenges, and leveraging advanced technologies to accelerate progress.
The workshop highlighted:
- Engagement with the Private Sector: Examining the role of private entities in supporting R&D infrastructures and contributing to large-scale experimental programs.
- Addressing Key R&D Challenges: Identifying technical and regulatory hurdles for Gen IV systems and exploring innovative solutions.
- Advanced Manufacturing and Cross-Cutting Initiatives: Showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies and cross-sector applications, including non-electric uses of nuclear energy.
Collaborative Opportunities: Facilitating discussions on partnerships between government organizations, research institutions, and industry to drive innovation and development.
These themes provided a foundation for in-depth discussions and sharing of best practices to enhance R&D efforts and accelerate the deployment of Gen IV technologies.
Program of the workshop
Time | Session | Details (w. timestamps in the livestream) | Livestreams |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | |||
11h00 - 11h15 | Welcome | Welcome by and Sama Bilbao y Leon, OECD/NEA (01:53:00 to 01:56:00) and Hideki Kamide, JAEA and Chair of the Policy Group (01:56:00 to 01:57:00) | Watch the livestream of the morning session Day 1 here. |
11h15 – 12h30 | Engaging with the private sector – Round Table | Moderator: Sama Bilbao y Leon GIF R&D infrastructures and large scale experimental programmes, Roger Garbil, Euratom, DG RTD, Chair of the GIF R&D Task Force Roger Garbil (01:58:00 to 02:01:00 and 2:26:20 to 2:47:30) R&D challenges for Gen IV systems, Gilles Rodriguez, CEA and GIF Technical Director (02:02:00 to 02:26:00) GIF Advanced Manufacturing initiative, Lyndon Edwards, ANSTO and Chair of the Task Force - Advanced Manufacturing (02:47:00 to 02:56:00) Regulatory challenges to license Gen IV systems, Raj Iyengar, Chief of the Component Integrity Branch, NRC’s Office of Research (02:57:00 to 03:25:00) | |
14h00 – 16h00 | Identification of collaboration opportunities between private and public sectors for Gen IV systems | Introduction - Roger Garbil, Euratom, DG RTD, Chair of the GIF R&D Task Force LWR-based Advanced Reactors Moderator: Sang Ji Kim (00:02:11 to 00:06:00) Molten Salt Reactors (MSR) Moderator: Stéphane Bourg, CEA, GIF SSC Chair (00:51:20 to 00:59:30) Liquid Metal Reactors (SFR and LFR) Moderator: Alessandro Alemberti (01:54:00 to 01:56:00) Gas-cooled High Temperature Reactors (HTR) Moderator: Lyndon Edwards, Introduction (02:47:35 to 02:53:00) Cross-cutting topics, non-electric applications Moderator: Taiju SHIBATA, Introduction (03:18:50 to 03:19:30) | Watch the livestream of the afternoon session Day 1 here. |
16h45 – 17h30 | Wrap-up and lessons learnt (Tech Director + Moderators) | (03:58:00 to 04:01:00) | |
Thursday 20 February | |||
9h00 – 11h00 | Examples of collaboration between Governmental organisations and industry | Welcome by GIF Vice Chair on R&D Collaboration, Jong-Hyuk Baek, KAERI (00:02:19 to 00:09:00) Panel discussion Moderator: Gilles Rodriguez | Watch the livestream of the morning session Day 2 here. |
11h30 – 12h30 | Views from the Private Sector, an Outlook for SMRs | Moderator: Stefano Monti, Introduction (02:28:50 to 02:35:00) ▪ Lou Martinez Sancho, CIO Kairos Power FHR (KP-FHR) (02:35:00 to 02:45:00) ▪ David LeBlanc, President and CTO, Terrestrial Energy (02:45:30 to 02:53:20) ▪ Robin Manley, VP SMR Technology, Ontario Power Generation (02:53:30 to 03:00:00) ▪ Raj Iyengar, Chief Component Integrity Branch, NRC’s Office of Research (03:00:20 to 03:07:25) ▪ Dominique Hittner, USNC (03:07:30 to 03:19:30) ▪ Richard Wain, UK SMR, Rolls Royce (03:19:40 to 03:26:30) ▪ Fredrik Vitabäck, GE-Hitachi, BWRX300 (03:27:30 to 03:35:20) ▪ Arkady Karneev, Rosatom Western Europe (03:35:30 to 03:47:00) Discussion (03:47:30 to 04:00:00) | |
12h30 – 13h00 | Workshop conclusions | GIF Policy Group Chair, Hideki Kamide (04:01:50 to 04:10:20) | |