The Joint OECD-NEA / IAEA Uranium Group (UG) is a forum for the exchange of information, analysis, and guidance on the uranium market and its role and relationship with respect to the global nuclear fuel cycle. The UG conducts a biennial survey of world uranium exploration, resources, production and demand, commonly known as the ‘Red ... Read more
About the lecture CERCA, division of Framatome, is working in the field of research reactors fuel manufacturing and irradiation targets manufacturing. CERCA activities include fabrication of uranium-based medical-use targets. Framatome proposes a comprehensive solution for the supply of activation targets for irradiation reactors. This evening lecture aims at giving an overview on CERCA business ... Read more
Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive pharmaceuticals for diagnostic or therapeutic use and typically consist of a radionuclide and a vector molecule. Radionuclides for diagnostic use typically have a short half-life and emit gamma rays that can be detected outside of the body using single photon tomography (SPECT) or positron emission tomography (PET) camera’s that generate an image ... Read more
About the lecture Cybersecurity is a critical issue for the nuclear industry and its entire ecosystem. Whether it involves security vulnerabilities, attacks targeting sovereign activities, or regulatory compliance obligations, Framatome strengthen ... Read more
All light water reactors (LWRs) around the world today are using fuel systems comprised of uranium oxide (UO2) within a zirconium-based alloy cladding. Some reactors use uranium-plutonium oxide fuels, which ... Read more
At the end of the irradiation in a nuclear reactor, the fuel has undergone significant transformations with respect to its initial state. The accumulation of radiation damage due to ... Read more
All Within the GENERATION IV initiative, several reactors have been selected : sodium fast reactor SFR, lead or lead-bismuth fast reactor LFR, advanced driver system ADS, gas fast reactor GFR, ... Read more
Scaling up investment flows in nuclear energy is one of the major challenges for OECD and NEA countries that have decided or are considering the construction of nuclear power plants. The recent NEA report Effective Frameworks and Strategies for Financing Nuclear New Build ( https://www.oecd-nea.org/jcms/pl_96124/effective-frameworks-and-strategies-for-financing-nuclear-new-build ) offers a comprehensive review of global financing strategies, aiming ... Read more
For the first time in more than four decades, Sweden has a government fully dedicated to nuclear power expansion. Strong climate ambitions, a need to strengthen the conditions for a competitive industry and increasing energy security needs are drivers behind this development. New nuclear polices, including a financing model, have been approved by the Swedish ... Read more
In the lecture, Vincent Massaut will outline Belgium’s significant contributions to nuclear development from its inception, with a focus on the pivotal role played by the Mol, Geel, and Dessel ... Read more
