nuclear hr needs: jordan’s approach to the challenge

Jordan Atomic Energy Commission �� xoubi

March 22nd 2009

Human Resource Needs:JordanJordanJordanJordan’’’’s Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenge

� �� Ned Xoubi, PhD

March 2009

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Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

Middle East Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Preparedness WorkshopMarch 22-26, 2009Amman, Jordan

Ned Xoubi, PhDCommissioner for Nuclear Fuel Cycle, JAEC

Founder of the Nuclear Engineering Department, JUST

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Human Resource Needs:Human Resource Needs:Human Resource Needs:

JordanJordanJordan’’’s Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenge

Invited Talk


March 22nd 2009

Key FiguresKey FiguresKey Figures

� Total area: 89,213 Km2

� Population: 5.723 million

� 69% is under 29 yrs old

� GDP: $16.5 billion

� Per Capita: $2,879

� Annual growth: 7% (2000-2007)

� Energy imports:

� $3.2 billion (2007)

� 24% of Imports

� 20% of GDP


March 22nd 2009

Energy ChallengesEnergy ChallengesEnergy Challenges

� Lack of indigenes resources

� Dependence on imports

� High Cost … 24% of GDP

� Growing energy demands

� Increasing Population

� Lifestyle changes

� High development aspirations

� Dead-Red Canal

� Desalination

� Passenger Train

Jordan’s stability

and economic

prospects depend

heavily on Jordan’s ability to find

realistic solutions to

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Energy Demands

&

Scarce water resources


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� Peak Load:

2,130 MW (2007)

� Generated:

12,968 GWh (2007)

� Installed Capacity:

2,530 MW

� Population Supplied:

99.9%

Commercial

15.8%

Industrial

28.8%

Domestic

35.7%

W. Pumping

14.6%

Str. Lighting

2.7%

Others

2.4%

Electricity Sector Electricity Sector Electricity Sector

Electricity Consumption


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Electrical DemandElectrical DemandElectrical Demand

Source 2008 NEPCO, DOE, NX

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Turkey

IraqSyriaLebanon

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175 MW

300 MW 300 MW

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Interconnection ProjectInterconnection ProjectInterconnection Project


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Energy OptionsEnergy OptionsEnergy Options

� Imported Oil & NG option:

� Unsecured, Expensive

� Renewables option:

� Limited utilization

� Can’t be base load

� Oil Shale option:

� Feasibility is to be proven

� Nuclear option:

� High capitol cost

The most expensive power

option

is the

NO Power Option


March 22nd 2009

The Nuclear OptionThe Nuclear OptionThe Nuclear Option

� Safe, Proven, Reliable, Low-cost supplier of electricity

� Available and proven technology

� Economic benefits – jobs & economy

� Each nuclear plant

� Adds over $500 million/year to the economy

� Employs ~ 500 – 1500, with an equivalent number of indirect jobs

� Waste product is controlled, stored, monitored, protected and regulated

Developing countries are in

dire need of

energy.

The best choice

for a

sustainable, affordable,

clean, available

form of energy is

nuclearNed xoubi


March 22nd 2009

Ruwaished

Wadi Bahiyyah

Central Jordan

Northern Jordan

Haranah

Ruwaished

Haranah

Central Jordan

Ruwaished

Haranah

Wadi Bahiyyah

Wadi Sahb Elabiadh

Potential Areas of UraniumPotential Areas of UraniumPotential Areas of Uranium


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JordanJordanJordan’’’s NP Programs NP Programs NP Program

� To introduce nuclear power as part of its energy mix, on a fast track

� Go for major transformation away from fossil fuel

� Estimated uranium reserves of 64,000 tons NRA

� Uranium production in 2012

� 2000 tons per year (estimated)

� First nuclear power plant (NPP) 2016-2020

� PPP model

� Privatized but with Gov. equity

� International nuclear operator with safe record


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Jordan Atomic Energy CommissionJordan Atomic Energy CommissionJordan Atomic Energy Commission


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Nuclear CooperationNuclear CooperationNuclear Cooperation

� Signed MoU’s with key countries including :

1. USA* 2. Russia*

3. UK 4. Korea

5. Romania

� Signed Nuclear Cooperation Agreements with :

1. France 2. China

3. Korea 4. Canada

� *Initial the NCA with USA , Russia & Canada


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HR is the Greatest ChallengeHR is the Greatest ChallengeHR is the Greatest Challenge

� Unprecedented number (68) of countries expressing their interest or declaring their intention to peruse a nuclear power program for the first time

� The greatest challenge that most developing countries will face in their effort to introduce nuclear power will be having enough qualified nuclear engineers and experts

� Must recognize the vital importance of nuclear knowledge, and that human capacity building is the first step in the effective planning and implementation of a successful nuclear power program


March 22nd 2009

NP Program Main TaskNP Program Main TaskNP Program Main Task

� Development of a national nuclear infrastructure:

� Development of Legal Framework

� R&D Capability & TSO Developments

� HRD Program

� Nuclear Fuel Supply, RAW and SNF Management

� Local Industries Capability Developments

� Emergency Preparedness and Response

� Nuclear Installation Safety and Security Assurance

� Public Awareness

� International Cooperation


March 22nd 2009

NPP Manpower Requirement NPP Manpower Requirement NPP Manpower Requirement

NPP Manpower requirement at peak time of the project (IAEA)


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Higher Education in JordanHigher Education in JordanHigher Education in Jordan

� 25 Universities in Jordan

� 10 public ,15 private

� 5000 Engineering Graduates per year

� B.Sc. In Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering

� 35 Community Colleges

� 15 Public and 20 private

� 2000 graduates in scientific fields


March 22nd 2009

Nuclear Educational Programs Nuclear Educational Programs Nuclear Educational Programs

� Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering program

� Jordan University of Science and Technology

� Graduate programs in Nuclear Physics

� M.Sc & PhD. Degrees

� Jordan University in Amman

� Balqa University in Salt

� Yarmouk University in Irbid

� Health Physics Programs

� Zarqa University in Zarqa

� Jordan University in Amman


March 22nd 2009

Nuclear Engineering DepartmentNuclear Engineering DepartmentNuclear Engineering Department

� The establishment of a Nuclear Engineering department at JUST is another step in Jordan’s efforts to:

� Develop its nuclear infrastructure

� Introduce nuclear power as part of its energy mix

� Established in 2007

� The first and only such department /program in Jordan

� American model


March 22nd 2009

Department ObjectivesDepartment ObjectivesDepartment Objectives

� Educate students in the fundamental subjects necessary for a career in nuclear engineering

� Educate students in the basics of nuclear technology, radiation measurement, nuclear reactors, and nuclear power plants design

� Train students in the basics of instrumentation use, laboratory techniques, , and data acquisition, interpretation and analysis.

� Prepare students for advanced education in nuclear engineering and other related fields


March 22nd 2009

Top Quality Education Top Quality Education Top Quality Education

Four elements will determine the success of the

department and whether it will provide top quality

education that will lead to realistic teaching

instruction

1. Curriculum

2. Faculty

3. Facilities

4. Students


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NE StudentsNE StudentsNE Students

�� The program is designed to fulfill JordanThe program is designed to fulfill Jordan’’s needs s needs for nuclear engineers and scientistsfor nuclear engineers and scientists

�� Student populace and Student populace and DptDpt. size should remain . size should remain within the boundaries that serve this purpose within the boundaries that serve this purpose

1.1. Top 10% of High school graduatesTop 10% of High school graduates

2.2. 96 Students96 Students

3.3. 20 students in 320 students in 3rdrd year, will graduate in 2011year, will graduate in 2011

4.4. 37 students in 237 students in 2rdrd year, will graduate in 2012year, will graduate in 2012

5.5. 33 students in 133 students in 1stst year, will graduate in 2013year, will graduate in 2013


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The CurriculumThe CurriculumThe Curriculum

�� The curriculum focuses on nuclear The curriculum focuses on nuclear power and reactor engineeringpower and reactor engineering

�� Five years, 159 Cr. HrsFive years, 159 Cr. Hrs

�� World class courses offeredWorld class courses offered

�� It is set at the ABET standardsIt is set at the ABET standards

�� Gives the student a very strong Gives the student a very strong background in basic sciences and background in basic sciences and engineeringengineering

�� The First NED to offer The First NED to offer ““Ethics & the Ethics & the Development of Nuclear TechnologyDevelopment of Nuclear Technology””


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Laboratories & FacilitiesLaboratories & FacilitiesLaboratories & Facilities

SC Assembly Under Construction Research Reactor – RFP Issued

High Performance Parallel Computational Laboratory

• Codes

• Simulation and Modeling

Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory

•Detectors HPGe , NaI

•Gamma Spectroscopy


March 22nd 2009

ScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarships

� Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

� 1 M.Sc student (Nuclear I&C), France

� 2 MSc students ( Nuclear Phy.), China

� Jordan University of Science and Technology

� 2 M.Sc student (Nuclear Technology), Germany

� 2 PhD students (Nuclear Engineering), USA

� JAEC will be offering 5-10 Scholarships this year


March 22nd 2009

Training Programs Training Programs Training Programs

� Part of every contract that JAEC negotiates

� 50 for Uranium Mining and Extraction

� Part of the RR RFP

� Nuclear Operators training is Part of NPP RFP

� Local involvement and technology transfer from the design stage

� Local training by international experts

� Close cooperation for training and expert visits with international Laboratories

� IAEA programs and projects


March 22nd 2009

Thank YouThank YouThank You

Moving Jordan into a New Clear Future

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