plim & plex conference

A European perspective on optimising plant life management and an eff ective approach to licence extension

Mix and Match! With 3 workshops to choose from and a two day conference, build your own conference menu to meet your exact requirements. This year includes a site visit to the Materials Ageing Institute in Paris, a safety workshop led by WENRA and an evening masterclass on materials ageing modelling

11th – 12th May 2010, Paris, France

1. Ramon Almoquera, Licensing Manager, IBERDROLA

2. Roger Millis, Head of Safety Engineering, BRITISH ENERGY

3. Uwe Kleen, Head Nuclear Strategies, VATTENFALL

4. Jozsef Varga, VP Engineering, PAKS NPP

5. Tord Sterner, Licensing Manager, OSKARSHAMN EON

6. Alan Wylie, HM Principal Inspector, UK HSE

7. Martin Luthander, Head of Fleet Management, VATTENFALL

8. Herbert Rust, Site Director, NOK9. Senior Representative, WANO

3 business critical reasons to attend:■ Discover the latest developments

in ageing materials research■ Hear international licence

extension case studies■ Understand how to implement an

effi cient plant life management strategy throughout the whole business

Organised by:

NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Regulator roundtables – meet with all the key European regulators in an informal setting to discuss the most pressing issues you face

The 20th Annual PLIM & PLEX conference returns to Europe!

Distinguished speakers include:

20th Annual

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Top represented companies:1. EDF

2. EON

3. WANO

4. PAKS NPP

5. VATTENFALL

Day One 11 May 2010

08.30 Coff ee and registration

09.00 Chair's opening remarksJim Varley, Managing Editor, MODERN POWER SYSTEMS and NUCLEAR ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL

09.15 Keynote presentation: Understanding the strategic importance of plant life extension in driving European nuclear power forward

Highlighting the ageing status of Europe’s NPP stock ●

Evaluating the progress with life extension across Europe ●

compared to the rest of the worldUnderstanding the level of new build and licence extension ●

required to fulfi l future energy requirementsDiscussing the drive for political change in licensing as an ●

enabler for nuclear power Ki- Sig Kand, Technical Head (PLiM/LTO), Nuclear Power Engineering Section, INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

09.45 Case study: 40 years and beyond in Europe Revealing the key challenges in meeting the 40 year ●

benchmarkDemonstrating the long term strategy in PLIM in order to ●

achieve this extensionWhat are the next steps for this plant? ●

Applying lessons learnt to future licence extension projects ●

Herbert Rust, Site Director, NOK

10.15 Keynote Sponsor Presentation

10.45 Refreshments and networking break

11.15 Understanding and improving the relationship between plant life management and licence extension

Pinpointing and rectifying the weak points in the link ●

between PLIM and PLEXEnsuring an eff ective long term approach to PLIM for ●

smooth planning towards PLEXUnderstanding all the key elements involved in both PLIM ●

and PLEXRamon Almoquera, Licensing Manager, IBERDROLA

11.45 Panel session: Engaging the entire business in a long term approach to plant management and life extension

Highlighting the crucial elements to ensure they are ●

fulfi lled for long term plant life managementReviewing alternative strategies for company-wide plant ●

life managementHow far in advance can you plan? ●

Understanding the key inhibitors to a unifi ed approach to ●

PLIM and PLEXMartin Luthander, Head of Fleet Management, VATTENFALL Herbert Rust, Site Director, NOK, Jozsef Varga, PAKS NPP

12.30 Lunch and networking break

13.30 Examining strategies to overcome the challenge of radiation embrittlement and ageing concrete within NPPs

Ensuring a cohesive approach to evaluation, prediction ●

and monitoring of critical componentsRevealing the latest strategies to overcome radiation ●

embrittlementDiscussing the opportunities to prevent and mitigate the ●

eff ects of radiation embrittlementJean Jacques, Head of Nuclear Maintenance, EDF

14.30 Case study: Demonstrating the Russian RPV annealing process and assessing the potential for global applications

Explaining the process from start to fi nish ●

Understanding how the process was developed and if the ●

desired eff ect has been achievedRevealing the costs involved compared to other methods ●

Evaluating opportunities to apply this process to other ●

plant types and locationsJozsef Varga, VP Engineering, PAKS NPP

15.00 Coff ee and networking

15.30 Eff ectively monitoring and replacing ageing cabling and electronic components

Monitoring existing equipment for the early detection of ●

faultsThe latest thinking on the deterioration of high voltage ●

cabling and electronic componentsDeveloping a detection and maintenance strategy ●

Cost eff ective methods of maintenance particularly in ●

restricted areasRoger Millis, Head of Safety Engineering, BRITISH ENERGY

16.00 Developing a cost eff ective maintenance and repair strategy in order to improve plant life management effi ciencies

Highlighting the high cost areas of plant life management ●

and where savings can be madeRevealing the latest technologies that increase ●

management effi cienciesIdentifying the long term approaches that can reduce your ●

costs in the short termEvaluating the pros and cons of long term vs short term ●

approachesUwe Kleen, Head Nuclear Strategies, VATTENFALL

16.30 Chair's Closing remarks and end of day 1

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TESTIMONIALS:

Kamreddine Ohlidderen, Inspector expert nuclear facilities. Federal Agency for nuclear control: Excellent presentations and shared experiences

Victor Abelairis, Manager technical services, GE Hitachi:

Very interesting with lots of relevant experience to PLIM & PLEX

Lloyd Wright, Manager, performance monitoring, Southern California Edison:

Great opportunity to hear what’s going on in the industry and interact with peers.

Day Two 12 May 2010

08.30 Coff ee and Registration

09.00 Chair's Opening Remarks

09.15 Meet the regulators round table sessionDuring this session you will have the opportunity to attend one of 5 round table sessions to discuss the regulatory issues surrounding PLIM and PLEX. Each round table will be led by diff erent key regulator so you will receive the most important and relevant information. The round tables this year will be led by

FRANCE ●

Jean Pierre Hutin, Inspectorate Advisor, ASNUK ●

Alan Wylie, HM Principal Inspector of Nuclear Installations, Health and Safety Executive

NRC ●

Mark Lanen, Chief of Licence Inspections, US NRCINTERNATIONAL ●

Senior Representative, WORLD ASSOCIATION OF NUCLEAR OPERATORS

10.00 Case study: Examining a licence renewal application from start to fi nish

Understanding the key drivers for this project and why ●

PLEX was chosen over new buildHighlighting the key challenges with the licence extension ●

and how they were overcomeEvaluating the costs involved and if there were ●

opportunities to be more effi cient that were missedIf we had to do it again? – Discussing how this project ●

would have been diff erent given the opportunity to do it again

Tord Sterner, Licensing Manager, Oskarshamn, EON

10.30 Preparing for an effi cient periodic safety inspection and understanding its role in licence extensions

What exactly is involved – examining the current factors ●

involved and emerging issues that must be tackledEvaluating how far in advance you can begin preparing for ●

the inspection and the benefi ts of doing thisUnderstanding the hidden costs involved and how these ●

can be mitigatedRevealing what exactly the inspectors are looking for and ●

how to most eff ectively achieve your licence extension required

Mathew Walsh, Industrial Safety Engineer, BRITISH ENERGY, HEYSHAM 1

11.00 Refreshment and networking break

11.30 Engaging the entire organisation to conduct a cost eff ective, 360 degree approach to annual in-service inspections

Making annual in-service inspections part of everyday life ●

Understanding the challenges of engaging the entire ●

workforce and how this can be overcomeIdentifying potential areas for cost savings ●

Maximising time effi ciency with eff ective monitoring and ●

reportingOscar Vallejo, Plant Manager, ENDESA

12.00 Panel session: Eff ective talent management: Overcoming the challenge of an industry skills shortageIt is clear that there is a serious shortage of new talent and expertise within nuclear PLIM and PLEX. With nuclear engineering being such a critical part of the industry it is imperative that we eff ectively utilise the existing workforce and continue to attract newcomers. Our panel of experts will discuss their experiences and strategies to overcome this challenge and reveal their perspective of how the changing economic climate is impacting the industry workforce.Tord Sterner, Licensing Manager, Oskarshamn, EON Oscar Vallejo, Plant Manager, ENDESA Mathew Walsh, Industrial Safety Engineer, BRITISH ENERGY, HEYSHAM 1

12.45 Lunch and networking

13.45 Sponsored presentation

14.15 Revealing techniques and technologies to deal with access issues for the replacement of components

Assessing diff erent strategies for inaccessible repairs – ●

including robots, plant shutdown and major replacementEvaluating the costs of diff erent approaches to determine ●

which is most cost eff ectiveWhat new techniques and technologies are emerging that ●

could make this possible?Paul Spence, Nuclear Engineer, EDF

14.30 Understanding the role and maximising the benefi ts of I&C in plant management and monitoring

Discussing the latest developments in control room ●

technologyUnderstanding the impact on maintenance a high tech I&C ●

systems may haveCost eff ectively utilising data collected for future analysis ●

and predictionEvaluating regulatory issues and equipment qualifi cation ●

Hordor Arnanson, I&C Manager, LANDSVIRKJUN HF

15.00 Refreshment and networking break

15.30 Case study: Implementing a 360 degree approach to plant life management

Highlighting the company-wide approach and exactly what ●

it entailsWhat have been the key challenges in creating a company- ●

wide approach?Revealing the benefi ts of a cohesive approach both in ●

terms of cost and effi cienciesDiscussing how this has been incentivised and strategies ●

for full buy in from the teamPedro Rias Joao, Head of PLIM, EDP

16.00 An insurer's perspective of the ageing European Nuclear Power industry

Discussing the impact of an ageing plant on liability ●

insuranceUnderstanding the changing attitude to ageing nuclear ●

power and the impact this has on claimsWhat an insurer now looks for in order to provide the best ●

service to the nuclear power industry

16.30 Close of conferenceMark Henry Salley, Liaison Officer, US NRC

10, 11, 13 May 2010

AGENDA – PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 10TH MAY 2010

Nuclear Safety in the context of PLIM & PLEXAnyone involved in plant life management or licence extension will know that safety is absolutely integral to fulfi lling either of these objectives.

This pre-conference workshop will focus on the key aspects of safety in the context of PLIM & PLEX to enable you to effi ciently demonstrate your compliance to the regulators and company stakeholders.

AGENDA – DAY THREE 13TH MAY 2010

Materials Ageing Institute site visitThe Materials Ageing Institute is a utility oriented research centre founded in January 2008 by Electricité de France (EDF), the Tokyo Electric Power Corporation (TEPCO) and the US Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The key purpose of the MAI is to direct eff orts in research and development towards ageing of materials used in electrical power facilities. This initiative by the world’s biggest nuclear operators is motivated by the conviction that sharing research, experimental results, feedback and scientifi c information will signifi cantly contribute to our understanding of the ageing processes in various materials employed in both nuclear and non-nuclear power plants.

This site visit is a brand new feature of this years PLIM & PLEX agenda and is a must for those concerned with improving their knowledge of ageing materials in nuclear power plants. You will be able to meet with the leading industry experts carrying out the latest research in ageing materials and discover the most recent developments in R&D.

AGENDA – EVENING MASTERCLASS

11TH MAY 2010

Demonstrating the latest research into the modelling of material behavioursThis evening masterclass will be a focussed session for those concerned with the prediction of lifetimes for ageing materials and maintenance planning. This crucial masterclass will be led by experts in the fi eld of ageing predictions and modelling.

Delegates are invited to attend this workshop alongside an informal buff et dinner where you will be able to ask questions directly related to your projects.

Workshop agenda:13.00 Registration

13.30 Understanding the harmonization goals of WENRA and the progress with international regulators The main objectives of WENRA are to develop a common approach to nuclear safety and to be a network of chief nuclear safety regulators in Europe exchanging experience and discussing signifi cant safety issues. The committees have now fi nished their work compiling a set of safety reference levels. The fi rst half of this workshop will highlight exactly what these safety parameters are and the progress that has been made across Europe to meet these amongst individual regulators.

15.00 Coff ee and refreshment break

15.30 Preserving the long term safety requirements of key components and systems within ageing nuclear facilities

16.00 Close of WorkshopCelia Melin, Chief Executive, WENRA

Site Visit Schedule:09.00 Depart conference hotel

10.00 Tour of the Materials Ageing Institute

11.00 Short presentation and Q&A with key research personnel

12.00 Return to conference hotel

Masterclass agenda:17.30 Buff et Dinner

18.00 Presentation 1

18.45 Presentation 2

19.30 End of masterclassHarald Markam, Nuclear Engineer, ATOMINSTITUTE OF THE AUSTRIAN UNIVERSTITIES

1 2 3

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