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SUMMARY:Work Package ANCHORS Training course
DESCRIPTION:This school is organized within the framework of EURAD2 – European Partnership on Radioactive Waste Management (grant agreement No 101166718) – whose one of its objectives is to develop\, maintain and consolidate the scientific and technical basis of radioactive waste management. This doctoral school focuses on the Hydraulic mechanical chemical evolution of bentonite for barriers optimisation (ANCHORS) Work Package of EURAD-2. \nThe main objective of the WP ANCHORS is to increase the optimisation potential of bentonite barrier systems: buffer\, backfill and seals\, and the Safety Case resilience. The activities are the WP are two-fold: \n1) qualifying the Hydro Mechanical (HM) behaviour of various kind of bentonite types and mixtures through laboratory experimental programme focused on heterogeneity\, chemical effects and friction at different scales and \n2) improving the numerical tools that are necessary to carry out performance assessment of bentonite barriers in a Thermo Hydro Mechanical Chemical (Gas) (THMC(G)) repository environment. \nGeomechanics plays a significant role in the understanding of the relevant thermo-hydro²-chemio-mechanical couplings taking place around the disposal. The objectives of the school is therefore to provide the state-of-the-art on basic concepts related to the THMC(G) couplings\, the experimental investigation of complex hydro-mechanical behaviour of various bentonite types and mixtures\, and the numerical modelling of the multiphysical phenomena. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of the school\, participants will have a broad view of the state-of-the-art and of the challenges related to the ANCHORS WP research programme. They will meet a number of key researchers on these questions\, and will therefore be in contact to further develop their research project. \nIn particular\, the attendees will be able to: \nExplain the Thermo-hydro²-chemio-mechanical (multi-physical) couplings in geomaterials\nFormulate the fundamentals on Constitutive modelling of the relevant phenomena\nIdentify the challenges in numerical modelling of these physical processes\nAnalyse the experimental evidences at the laboratory scale\nExplain the physical processes thanks to in situ tests.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/work-package-anchors-training-course/
LOCATION:Institut de Mathématiques 12 Allée de la découverte 4000 Liege\, Sart-Tilman campus\, Liège\, Liège\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240426T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240426T170000
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training course on the state-of-the- art of container corrosion phenomena under disposal conditions
DESCRIPTION:Description\nEven though the feasibility and safety of established container solutions has been demonstrated\, recent progress in understanding of materials and processes has shown that optimisation of container manufacturing and performance is possible. Widespread interest in repository optimisation exists and relevant projects are ongoing\, e.g.\, WP HITEC and the HotBENT experiment in Grimsel. The systematic exploration of novel materials\, while placing existing solutions in a broader context\, will provide a solid state-of-the-art for the pursuit of container optimisation according to available geology\, disposal concept and regulatory requirements. The testing of alternative container materials\, their mechanical structural response and corrosion resistance will also bring new insights into novel technical solutions for container design. Therefore\, it is important to further increase the knowledge base and reduce remaining uncertainties by extending the understanding of complex/coupled interfacial processes influencing container performance under repository relevant conditions at various scales\, exploring the potential of novel/advanced container materials and processes for optimisation of container performance within the engineered barrier system and improving performance assessments addressing identified safety needs through mechanistic process understanding and development of predictive models. \nAims\nThis training course is based on the work inside the EURAD project CONtainer CORrosion under Disposal conditions (ConCorD). It aims to provide an overview of the evolution of the environmental conditions focused on the near-field and their impact on corrosion behavior with a focus on irradiated-accelerated corrosion\, microbial activity and degradation during nearfield transients. Furthermore\, a detailed overview of novel technological concepts for container materials is provided. The final part of the course gives a theoretical and practical overview of prediction tools for assessment of long-time barrier integrity and the integration of corrosion phenomena in performance assessments. \nPrerequisites\nThe participants should have basic knowledge on RWM\, in particular radioactive waste disposal \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this training course\, participants should be able to: \nUnderstand the function of the waste container in the disposal of HLW/SF\nIdentify the different transient process in the near field environment\nComprehend the effect of transient processes on the corrosion behavior of waste containers\nUnderstand the advantages & disadvantages of the use of ceramic/metallic materials in nuclear waste disposal\nIdentify the current knowledge gaps of the use of ceramic/metallic materials in nuclear waste disposal\nIdentify principles\, advantages & disadvantages of different modelling approaches for several corrosion processes\nUnderstand how corrosion processes can be integrated in performance assessments (PA)\nFamiliarise themselves with basic modelling tools
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-training-course-on-the-state-of-the-art-of-container-corrosion-phenomena-under-disposal-conditions/
LOCATION:Pullman Hotel World Trade Centre\, Piata Montreal 10\, Sect. 1\, Bucharest\, Romania
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240408T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240408T173000
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SUMMARY:EURAD Information & Discussion Session on IDKM
DESCRIPTION:Management of knowledge\, information and data can be a challenge in radioactive waste disposal and decommissioning. Planning\, construction\, operation and closure of a repository involves large volumes of information over an extended duration. At the same time information\, data and knowledge about repositories must be accessible and understandable by numerous generations. Managing knowledge\, archiving records and preserving information for a timescale across many generations is a common task for all countries. \nThe NEA’s Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) established the Working Party on Information\, Data and Knowledge Management (WP-IDKM) to examine the management of information\, data and knowledge for/in radioactive waste disposal programmes. Since 2019\, the working party has brought together experts from 26 organisations representing 11 NEA member countries and the European Union. \nOn EURAD’s Information & Discussion Session (the IDS) offers an opportunity to provide an overview of the WP-IDKM’s predecessor initiatives\, present working areas\, existing and planned deliverables\, future activity plans and dissemination events. \nThe IDS presentation topics include: \nPredecessor NEA initiatives and their respective deliverables: \nPreservation of Records\, Knowledge and Memory (RK&M) Across Generations (RK&M Initiative)\nRadioactive Waste Repository Metadata Management (RepMet)\nExpert Group on Waste Inventorying and Reporting (EGIRM) \nOverview of WP-IDKM\, members\, expert groups\, working areas\, and planned deliverables \nEURAD Domain Insight 7.2.2 on Information\, Data and Knowledge Management (IDKM) \nExpert Group on Knowledge Management (EGKM) \nIntroduction of the challenges and opportunities of managing knowledge to support radioactive waste management\nOverview of the KM Guidance document under preparation and how it relates to other normative/standard references \nExpert Group on Archiving (EGAR) – Set of Essential Records (SER) \nIntroduction of the SER concept\nOverview of organisational SER implementation examples \nWP-IDKM international cooperation\, planned future activities\, conferences and dissemination events \nSummary of the information session and opening of discussion session \nThe IDS will likely appeal to RWM experts interested in how effective IDKM can benefit radioactive waste management and disposal. This includes technical staff in implementing organisations charged with the digitisation of safety cases\, data and information management\, archiving\, knowledge management and stakeholder communication. In addition to RWMOs\, it could be of interest to policy makers\, regulators\, IT professionals\, national archivists\, community groups and social scientists involved in communicating information over extended timescales. \nEURAD’s IDS will consist of approximately one hour for presentations from WP-IDKM\, and approximately one-and-a-half-hour session for answering audience questions. \nPresenters\nJózsef I. Fekete (PURAM)\, Ulrich Noseck (GRS)\, Vincent Maugis (Andra) \nExpert panel for Q&A\nAlyssa Clark Chardon (LANL)\, Alexander Carter (Nuclear Waste Services)\, Chris Russell Camphouse (Sandia)\, Stephan Hotzel (BASE)\, Takeshi Ebashi (NUMO)\, Jasmin Böhmer (BASE) \, and additional experts subject to WP-IDKM discretion. \nPractical information\nThis information session will be organised using MS Teams. All registrants will receive a MS Teams link a few days prior to this session.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-information-discussion-session-on-idkm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260421T164950
CREATED:20231107T112151Z
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training course on Monitoring in Geological Disposal facilities of radioactive waste
DESCRIPTION:Description\nA successful strategy for radioactive waste disposal should address both technical and societal needs\, and monitoring has the potential to contribute to both of these aspects. Monitoring during repository operations can be used to build further understanding of the processes occurring in the repository during operational phase (construction\, waste emplacement\, backfilling and closure) and early post-closure phase. \nMonitoring can also contribute to public and stakeholder understanding of processes occurring in the repository\, and hence\, it can respond to public concerns and be used to build further confidence in geological disposal in addition to that achieved during licensing. Monitoring can therefore play a role in enabling waste management organisations to work towards the safe disposal of radioactive waste. \nAims\nThe Monitoring training is targeted to offer an overview of monitoring aspects in the field of geological disposal (in crystalline and clay host rocks) and methodology to conduct a monitoring strategy. The training aims to provide participants a set of competences based on the work inside the EU project dedicated on monitoring (Modern\, Modern2020…). \nPrerequisites\nThe participants should have a: \nBasic knowledge of RWM\, in particular radioactive waste disposal\nBasic overview about safety fundamentals and existing international recommendations \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this training course\, participants should be able to: \nDescribe the relevant processes for the geological disposal during operational phases and early post-closure phase\nDiscuss the role of monitoring for geological disposal during operational phases and early post-closure phase\nUnderstand the methodology to select monitoring parameters\nDescribe monitoring sensors and technologies\nDiscuss monitoring system design\, installation\, and operation\nReflect on the contribution of monitoring data to decision making\nUnderstand expectations from differents stakeholders \nPreliminary programme\nClick here to download the preliminary programme. \nPracticalities\nThis training course will be organised online. The participants will receive a MS Teams link one week prior to the start of the training course. If you register for this training course\, you agree that it will be recorded and that the recording will be published online afterwards.\nThe registration deadline is January 15 2024. \n  \n…
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-training-course-on-monitoring-in-geological-disposal-facilities-of-radioactive-waste/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTSTAMP:20260421T164950
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training course on application of Requirement Management Systems
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe EURAD guidance work package (WP12) aims at developing a comprehensive suite of instructional guidance documents that can be used by EU Member-States and associated countries with radioactive waste management programmes\, regardless of their phase or level of advancement with implementing their waste management activities. Requirements management has been selected as the broad topic for further guides to be developed within EURAD. To effectively support the understanding of the application of requirements management systems (RMS) in radioactive waste management (RWM)\, a training session is going to be organised in collaboration with EURAD WP13 (focussed on training). During this two and a half days training\, participants will learn about the basics of RMS\, its role in planning RWM programmes and some lessons learnt from application of RMS in some national programmes will be shared. Theoretical lectures and the introduction of the results of the literature survey on RMS are complemented with exercise and test case. \nTarget audience\nThis Training Session targets junior and senior professionals from the EURAD programme working on – or just starting the introduction of – RMS. The Training Session provides a platform for the participants for networking and aims to assist the creation of an informal “community of practice” in the area of requirement management. \nLearning outcomes\nThe aim of the Training Session is to provide input to ‘the way of thinking’ on \nhow to structure the RMS\,\nthe process of developing and updating the RMS and\nusing the RMS in the daily work. \n  \nUpon completion of this Training Session\, participants should be able to: \ndescribe the RWM planning instruments and role of RMS\,\ndescribe the disposal system RMS\, with special emphasis on post-closure safety aspects\,\ndescribe the architecture of an RMS (high-level goals\, functions\, targets\, design requirements etc.)\,\nunderstand the RMS development process including how to set constraints (geology\, waste)\, system boundaries and how to identify stakeholders (their role\, responsibilities and expectations)\,\nunderstand the evolution of the system\, the need of flexibility in planning and the update and iterations needed in the RMS\,\napply the “way of thinking” to the RMS in their home country\,\nlist lessons learnt (key messages) from examples on application of RMS in advanced national programs. \nPrerequisites\nNo prerequisites apply for this Training Session. \nProgramme\nA draft programme can be downloaded here. \nRegistration information\nPlease be informed that this is a face-to-face training course with limited seating. Therefore\, the organisers ask participants to only register if they intend to attend the Training Session. Preference for attendance will be given to EURAD consortium members.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-training-course-on-application-of-requirement-management-systems/
LOCATION:Mercure Budapest Castle Hill\, Krisztina Korut 41-43\, NTAK:SZ19000364\, szálloda\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231016T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164950
CREATED:20230915T115656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T060506Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Ukrainian experience from exercising radioactive waste management under exceptional conditions
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop\nDuring times of war\, licensees of nuclear and radiation technology facilities may be unable to meet regulatory safety requirements designed for peacetime. This challenge has arisen in Ukraine\, particularly within the radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel management facilities located in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and units of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant under decommissioning. Regulating the safety of facilities with nuclear and radiation technologies during wartime is an unprecedented task. \nIn an upcoming workshop\, representatives from the Ukraine’s nuclear regulatory body (SNRIU) and its Technical Support Organization (SSTC NRS)\, will share their experiences regarding the three topics mentioned below. \n\n Maintaining Safety Principles and Provisions in Wartime Conditions\n\nThe SNRIU\, in collaboration with the SSTC NRS and with support from the Norwegian regulatory body (DSA)\, has developed approaches and procedures for regulating the safety of facilities and activities within the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone during wartime. The core of this approach is to require licensees to operate facilities in modes with minimal risk of emergencies and accidents while limiting authorized activities. Based on this\, the scope of application of the safety principles and general provisions has been determined. \n\n Handling Licensing Matters During and After Liberation by the Hostilities\n\nAfter regaining by Ukraine control of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone\, licensees of facilities within the zone faced challenges complying with safety requirements due to factors such as a shortage of personnel and uncertainty regarding the safety of the facilities following the uncontrolled presence of occupying troops. In response\, the regulatory body temporarily suspended licenses and established conditions for their reinstatement. Before license restoration\, facility operators had to ensure the facilities were in a safe state\, capable of conducting authorized activities\, and underwent comprehensive safety inspections. The SNRIU reinstated licenses following a thorough state review conducted with the assistance of the SSTC NRS\, which assessed the acceptability of facility safety levels and the operators’ ability to ensure safe operations. \n\n Lessons Learned from Emergency Preparedness and Response in Wartime Conditions\n\nBased on the Ukrainian experience\, most recommendations\, regulations and guidelines on emergency preparedness and response cannot be applied in the context of wartime. The probable events cannot be classified according to INES due to limitations established in the application area of the document for wartime. Also\, divisive criteria for preparedness and emergency stages\, such as event class declaration\, are unclear. All these problems became obvious for the experts of the SNRIU Information and Emergence Center during an assessment of the consequences of a potential accident at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. Currently\, experts are working on adapting standard calculations and procedures to the war conditions. Depending on the available time resources\, the application of the assessment approaches referring to both\, preparedness and response stages\, is reasonable. Preparedness for an emergency resulting from military attacks at an NPP requires more information and knowledge about the potential military threats and the facility’s response to hostilities. However\, a group of postulated reference events can be considered based on an expert’s view\, the possible type of impact at the NPP\, the ongoing situation at the site\, and its potential evolution. \nThe presentations will be followed by a session where participants can ask questions and discuss these topics. The feedback and discussions from workshop participants will be beneficial for the future work of the Ukrainian regulator and its Technical Support Organization. \nTarget audience\n\nNational Regulators\, Decision Makers\nTechnical Support Organisations\nWaste Management Organisations\nResearch Entities\nProfessionals/Experts involved in the safety case development and/or review\nCivil Society\nParticipants involved in cooperating projects (as PREDIS\, etc.)\nInternational audience (IAEA\, NEA\, ENSREG\, EC\, others).\n\nTentative Agenda\n\n5′ Opening and Welcoming. Presentation of SNRIU and SSTC NRS Representatives\n20′ Maintaining Safety Principles and Provisions in Wartime Conditions\n20′ Handling Licensing Matters During and After Liberation by the Hostilities\n20′ Lessons Learned from Emergency Preparedness and Response in Wartime Conditions\n50′ Open Discussion\n5′ Closing\n\n  \nRegistration information\nRegistration for the workshop is free\, but mandatory. Registration deadline is October 11 2023. An MS Teams link will be provided to all registrants by October 13 2023 at the latest. \n 
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/workshop-ukrainian-experience-from-exercising-radioactive-waste-management-under-exceptional-conditions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTSTAMP:20260421T164950
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SUMMARY:EURAD-PREDIS Summer School on Waste Acceptance Criteria
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nEURAD and PREDIS are organising a joint Summer School on Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for radioactive waste. During this five day Summer School\, participants will learn about the basics of WAC\, WAC development and application\, and examples of WAC in national programs. Theoretical lectures are complemented with excercises and two technical visits.\n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Target audience\nThis Summer School targets PhD students from the EURAD and PREDIS projects\, as well as professionals working on WAC. \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this Summer School\, participants should be able to: \nDescribe the waste management life cycleDescribe and explain waste acceptance systems and waste acceptance criteria elementsDiscuss the WAC development processProvide examples of types of WACDesign WAC for a program without a disposal facilityDescribe WAC for legacy\, non-standard\, and problematic radioactive wasteDiscuss the treatment of non-conformances and departures from established WACList examples of WAC in existing national programs \nPrerequisites\nNo prerequisites apply for this Summer School. \nProgramme\nClick here to download a preliminary programme. \nRegistration information\nPlease be informed that this is a face-to-face training course with limited seating. Therefore\, the organisers ask participants to only register if they intend to attend the Summer School. Preference for attendance will be given to EURAD and PREDIS consortium members.After registration\, participants are encouraged to apply for one of the following mobility grants to financially support their travel: \nEURAD Mobility Grant (all EURAD participants to this Summer School are eligible\, even if you received a EURAD mobility grant previously) (applications MUST be send before August 31 2023)PREDIS Mobility Grant (applications MUST be send before July 14 2023)ENEN2plus Mobility Grant
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-predis-summer-school-on-waste-acceptance-criteria/
LOCATION:Rez Research Centre\, Centrum výzkumu Řež s.r.o. 130\, Řež\, Husinec\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD+PREDIS":MAILTO:nbelmans@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902
DTSTAMP:20260421T164950
CREATED:20230407T085728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T061734Z
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SUMMARY:Training course | Multiphysics and multiscale coupled processes in geomaterials - Focus on thermal effects and gas transfer impact on the behaviour of geomaterials
DESCRIPTION:Background information\nGeomechanics plays a significant role in the understanding of the multiphysics and multiscale processes taking place in a geological disposal facility for radioactive waste. The objective of the training course is to introduce state-of-the-art understanding\, concepts and methods related to thermo-hydro-mechanical coupled processes\, the physical impacts of thermal loading and the mechanistic understanding of gas migration in geomaterials. Results from the EURAD project will be integrated to the course. Half day will be dedicated to presentations by early-career researchers. A visit to the HADES Underground Research Laboratory (EURIDICE\, Mol\, Belgium) will be organised on the last day of the course. \nProgramme\nClick here to download a (preliminary) programme. \nRegistration\nClick here to register\nNOTE: By registering you will be placed on a waiting list (80 seats are available). The course organisers will confirm your attendance via mail no sooner than July 1st 2023. Priority will be given to EURAD and ALERT members. By registering for this training course\, you agree with pictures being taken during the training course\, as well as using your contact information to update you on this training course.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/gas-hitec-training-course/
LOCATION:ULiège\, Sart-Tilman campus\, Liège\, Liège\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164951
CREATED:20230516T064118Z
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SUMMARY:Information and discussion session on the SoK document on Containers
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nThe presentation will be based on the State of Knowledge report for HLW/SF Containers (Domain 3.2.1).  Various aspects of container design and long-term performance will be covered in the talk\, including: (i) safety functions\, performance targets and container requirements\, (ii) the factors underlying the choice of container material\, (iii) a description of the nature of the environmental conditions and mechanical loads to which the container will be exposed and how they evolve over time\, (iv) container design and fabrication\, (v) the postclosure corrosion and mechanical performance of the container\, and (vi) lifetime prediction and methods for justifying those predictions over the long timescales of interest.  Emphasis will be placed on the long-tern corrosion behaviour of the container\, although the mechanical performance and the impact of coupled corrosion-mechanical degradation modes will also be considered.   The talk will focus on the design and performance of “conventional” container materials\, including carbon steel\, copper\, titanium\, and nickel alloys\, with some discussion of copper-coated designs.  Other types of metallic and ceramic coating and the use of bulk ceramics as container materials are outside of the scope of this SoK. \n  \nLearning outcomes \n\nThe basis for the selection of the container material and design.\nThe advantages and disadvantages of different container materials and repository designs.\nThe importance of understanding the nature of the environment to which the containers will be exposed in the repository and relating these to the conditions used in laboratory experiments.\nA basic understanding of the corrosion behaviour of the various alloys proposed as container materials and of the types of corrosion that are\, and are not\, expected to occur.\nThe importance of developing a sound mechanistic understanding of the corrosion and mechanical processes in order to support long-term predictions.\nAn overview of the types of empirical and deterministic models that have been developed to support both the calculation of container lifetimes and the broader safety case.\n\n  \nClick here to download the presentation.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/information-and-discussion-session-on-the-sok-document-on-containers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training course on Uncertainty Management
DESCRIPTION:Training aims \nThe main aim of the training is to address the training need “7.3.1 Treatment of uncertainty” identified in EURAD deliverable D13.1 as one the five most urgent and highest priority topics. The training will also address other urgent and high priority topics such as “7.1 Safety strategy”\, “3.1 Confirm wasteform compositions\, properties and behaviour under storage and disposal conditions\, including impact on the disposal environment (wasteform)” or “‘3.1.1 Spent Nuclear Fuel”. \nProgramme \nRemarks: Registration to some parts of the course (instead of the whole course) is possible. To do so\, please register via the button on top and send an email to euradwp13@sckcen.be to indicate which parts you will attend. \nClick here to download the preliminiary programme. \nLearning outcomes \nUpon successful completion of this training course\, participants should be able to: \nUnderstand and classify the different types of uncertainties that may need to be managed in a RW disposal programme\nExplain the links between uncertainty management\, the safety case and the decision-making process\nUse the global UMAN scheme of uncertainty management strategies\nExplain the main strategies and approaches available to manage uncertainties\nList the approaches available to perform uncertainty and sensitivity analyses and discuss their pros and cons\nGrasp the views of Civil Society representatives involved in EURAD on uncertainty management\nUnderstand potentially significant uncertainties related to the waste inventory (with a special focus on problematic wastes\, organic-bearing wastes and the radiological characteristics of spent nuclear fuel) and discuss their significance\nUnderstand potentially significant uncertainties related to human aspects and discuss their significance\nDescribe and discuss the options available to manage specific examples of uncertainties related to the waste inventory and human-related aspects \nObjective of the knowledge test: To verify if the audience has broadly understood the lessons and to receive feedback about the lessons. This is not a “qualification test”. \nImportant notice: \nAs the number of seats is limited\, the organisers ask you to only register if you certainly will attend this training course.\nIf you register for this training course\, you agree with any pictures that are taken and published during this training course. If you do not agree\, please mention this explicitely to the organisers at the start of the training course. \n 
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-training-course-on-uncertainty-management/
LOCATION:Bel V\, Rue Walcourt 148\, Brussels\, 1070\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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UID:122335-1675641600-1676073599@euradschool.eu
SUMMARY:Geochemical and Reactive Transport Modelling for Geological Disposal
DESCRIPTION:Background information\nThe geochemical evolution of the near field barrier system of a geological disposal is important in view of the safety and performance analyses of the repository as it will influence (i) the durability of the different materials\, and (ii) speciation and mobility of radionuclides. Given the time scales involved (ten thousand to hundred thousand years)\, assessing the evolution can only be done with numerical models in which geochemistry is linked to transport\, thus with reactive transport codes.\nGeochemical models calculate geochemical state variables based on thermodynamic equilibrium and kinetic processes accounting for processes as aqueous speciation reactions\, dissolution/precipitation based on saturation state\, sorption based on mechanistic sorption models (exchange reactions\, surface complexation) and possible kinetic processes (related e.g. to the dissolution of glass or clay minerals or the corrosion of steel canisters).Reactive transport codes typically couple these geochemical models to flow\, heat transport and solute transport solvers. State-of-the-art reactive transport codes may couple this also the water flow or heat transport. Therefore\, these codes are capable to simulate coupled thermal\, hydraulic\, chemical and biological (THCB) processes and possible feedback between the processes. They became a powerful tool for understanding and assessing these coupled processes and the consequences for containment.\nGiven the complexity of the system and the long-time scales\, models typically have large computational times and many uncertainties associated with it. Recent developments in new couplings between different solvers\, faster methods to solve equations including methods based on machine learning\, and efficient algorithms for uncertainty analysis are crucial in the framework of the analysis of the long-term evolution\, optimization and performance assessment of a radioactive waste repository.\nIn EURAD\, the work packages ACED (Assessment of Chemical Evolution of ILW and HLW Disposal cells) and DONUT (Development and improvement of numerical methods and tools for modelling coupled processes) improve and implement codes and models for assessing the geochemical evolution in the near field of a repository. FUTURE develops further understanding in radionuclide migration. In view of that\, this training will continue from the state-of-the-art and introduce the new developments acquire in these work packages. \nDetailed description\nLectures on different topics related to geochemical and reactive transport modelling (provisional list) \nModelling geochemical systems – Thermodynamics\, databases\, reaction progress\nModelling slow processes (corrosion\, dissolution\, degradation)\nModelling properties and geochemistry of cementitious systems\nGeochemistry of the host rock and natural barrier materials: Pore water\, mineralogy\, matrix-fracture\nSpeciation of radionuclides\nSorption of radionuclides\nReactive transport modelling\nUncertainty and sensitivity analysis\nUse of model abstraction – surrogate modelling – machine learning in geochemical and reactive transport modelling \nHands-on on implementation of geochemical and reactive transport modelling (about 10 sessions). Based on two applications linked to ACED and FUTURE and are used in DONUT for benchmarking\, participants will be trained in defining a conceptual model and implementing it in a geochemical and reactive transport code. The participants can chose from one of 3 codes based on GEMS\, ORCHESTRA and PHREEQC – it is advisable to join the same code during the whole training. We will strive to have an equal distribution of the participants between the three codes. The two applications are: \nCementitious materials (ordinary Portland cement): database\, hardening\, geochemistry and other properties\, chemical degradation/alteration\, leaching or carbonation\nUranium sorption on clay materials: database\, speciation\, sorption to clay minerals\, migration \nDemonstration of other codes: during short lectures\, an introduction to a number of other geochemical and coupled reactive transport codes that are used in the framework of radioactive waste disposal. Examples are CRUNCH\, MIN3P\, HYTIC/CHESS\, CORE\, OPENGEOSYS\, OpenFOAM-PHREEQC\, iCP (specific choices will depend on the availability of presenters) \nTraining aims\nThe training aims at enlarging knowledge and expertise in geochemical and coupled reactive transport modelling in the framework of disposal of radioactive waste with the focus on geological disposal. The theoretical basis will be enhanced by lectures on (i) principles of geochemical and reactive transport modelling\, (ii) their applications for processes and evolution of materials in a geological disposal (cementitious materials\, glass\, steel\, clay\, granite) (iii) speciation and migration of radionuclides\, and (iv) advanced topics related to uncertainty and machine learning. Practical skills will be improved by computer sessions in which participants will use available software to implement and analyze models for calculating properties and evolution of materials and speciation of radionuclides. \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of the training course\, the participants should be able to: \nUnderstand the principles of geochemical thermodynamic and kinetic modelling and reactive transport modelling\nUse these principles for application in the field of radioactive waste disposal\nTransform specific research questions related to geochemical properties or evolution into a conceptual model\nImplement simple conceptual models into numerical codes for geochemical and reactive transport modelling\nIdentify advanced methods for sensitivity analysis\, uncertainty analysis and integration of machine learning techniques \n\nTraining materials\nClick here to download the training materials used in this training course.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/geochemical-and-reactive-transport-modelling-for-geological-disposal/
LOCATION:University of Bern\, Hochschulstrasse 4\, Bern\, 3012\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164951
CREATED:20221116T134121Z
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SUMMARY:Information session and discussion on the Spent Fuel State-of-Knowledge document
DESCRIPTION:During this online lecture\, Kastriot Spahiu\, the author of the Spent Fuel State-of-Knowledge (SoK) document\, will discuss the SoK document\, which focusses on the release of radionuclides from the spent fuel during disposal. He will focus on the highlights from the document and will dive deeper into issues related to spent fuel which are not mentioned in detail in the SoK document. \nThe second part of this lecture is a discussion session which will be based on requests from the audience. Additionally\, there is ampel room for spontaneous discussions.\nThis training session is open to all\, especially those who have an interest in EURAD SoK documents and spent nuclear fuel. \nProgramme\n13h00 – Introduction on SoK documents and the EURAD Roadmap – Alexandru Tatomir\n13h05 – Lecture on spent fuel SoK document – Kastriot Spahiu\n13h50 – Break\n14h00 – Discussion session – Kastriot Spahiu and participants\n16h00 – Closure of session \nPrerequisites\nParticipants to this session are requested to have read the SoK document on Spent Fuel. It can be downloaded here.\nParticipants are asked to propose a topic for the discussion session (if any). This can be any topic related to spent fuel they want more information on. Please submit your questions to euradwp13@sckcen.be or via our contact form before December 31st 2022. \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this session\, participants should be able to: \nList the most important aspect of spent fuel research\nDiscuss open issues related to spent fuel \nRegistration fee\nThis training session is free of charge. \nPractical information\nThis training session will be organized via MS Teams. A dedicated link will be sent to the registrants in the week prior to the session. \nRelated documents\nClick here to access the slides used by Kastriot Spahiu during this information session. \nRecording of this webinar
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/information-session-and-discussion-on-the-spent-fuel-state-of-knowledge-document/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTSTAMP:20260421T164951
CREATED:20220916T082327Z
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training Course on Safety Case Development and Review
DESCRIPTION:Background information\nEURAD WP13 in cooperation with NEA\, IGD TP and SITEX.Network would like to invite you to participate in the EURAD Training Course on Safety Case Development and Review.\nEvery national programme dealing with radioactive waste management is obliged to develop the safety case in relation to the radioactive waste facility and related licensing processes.  A safety case is generally understood as a collection of safety evidence and arguments demonstrating the safety of the facility and related management process throughout its lifetime.\nThe modern concept of the safety case was introduced in radioactive waste disposal in the 1990s by the NEA Expert Group on Integrated Performance Assessment (IPAG).  Afterwards\, the concept has been further developed by the Integration Group for the Safety Case (IGSC) as well as by the IAEA and national RWM programmes. In the present\, the establishing a long-term safety case for geological disposal is widely adopted practice by the radioactive waste management community\, in particular WMOs\, TSOs and regulatory authorities.\nThe wide spectrum of different stakeholders is engaged along RW facility life cycle\, including public representatives/experts. In order to ensure the highest possible level of safety of RW facility and to avoid its harmful impact on environment also involvement of research entities is necessary in the process as they mostly ensure necessary R&D.\nEven though that this training course is preferably dealing with deep geological disposal some commonalities can be found with other kind of disposal options as\, e.g. near surface disposal facility. The training course aims at providing a good base also for programmes not intending to construct DGR but considering near surface disposal\, as SIMS\, in particular to gather information on the approach and strategies to scenarios development and uncertainties management. \nTraining aims\nThe aim of the training course is that participants will master their theoretical knowledge and will learn more about safety case objectives\, strategy of its development\, context and components\, documentation and\, about the different aspects involved in the safety case process. The role of R&D’s will be discussed together with role of different stakeholders and safety case communication. They will learn why having a robust safety case for a radioactive waste disposal facility is crucial. Furthermore\, they will learn about the different steps from safety case development\, over review to implementation and safety requests settlement based on real life examples of safety case practise from advanced programmes. The lectures will be completed with practical exercise in supporting safety case understanding by different stakeholders.\nThe training aims at providing knowledge and expertise of main actors engaged in safety case process to provide participants the whole picture of safety case issue. In order to fulfil this objective\, there will be engaged the lecturers from the IGD TP representing disposal repository implementor and safety case developer\, SITEX.Network experts representing regulatory body and their TSOs\, both ensuring safety case review and also experienced in public communication. The theoretical base of the safety case will be introduced by NEA experts engaged in the IGSC having also practical experience with safety case implementation in their national programmes. \nDuring this training course the participants will learn what a safety case entails when related to radioactive waste disposal facility\, for which phase facility lifecycle the licensing process is essential\, how it is developed and how and by whom it is reviewed. These theoretical lectures are complemented by real life examples for a case study implementation from advanced programme. In addition to EURAD\, the lecturers are given by subject matter experts from different organizations: OECD/NEA\, IGD-TP and the SITEX. Network. \nThe one-week training is built on three parts: \n\nGeneric safety case development presented by experts from the OECD/NEA\, IGSC\, in cooperation with EURAD experts. The focus will be on theoretical bases of safety case development\, in particular on safety case for DGR\, specific aspects of safety case\, safety assessment as a key element of the safety case. Special lecture will be done on the role and management of uncertainties in safety case. The communication with stakeholders will be discussed.\nSafety case review introduced by SITEX.Network will provide regulatory expectation for safety case together with evolving safety case expectation moving from conceptualization to the implementation. The safety case review preparation will be presented. These lectures will be completed with practical feedback from French safety case review. The special tool developed by SITEX enabling better understanding of RWM and safety case by different stakeholders\, especially public will be presented.\nThe experience of WMO with implementation of safety case will be addressed by IGD-TP lecturers. The practical examples from advanced programmes will be presented\, in particular the development of SKB safety case within Swedish programme\, the baselines of safety case from German programme and experience from Finish programme on the R&D’s role in safety case development and implementations.\n\nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of the training course\, the participants should be able to: \nDescribe the importance of the safety case for a radioactive waste disposal facility\nDiscuss the different steps of the safety case development\nDiscuss the different steps of the safety case review\nUnderstand safety requirements in relation to disposal facility\nDiscuss safety case strategy\, components and documentation depending on safety case evaluation with respect to the facility whole life cycle\, in particular within each licensing process\nDiscuss existing safety standards\, in particular those issued by IAEA\, OECD/ NEA\nProvide information about necessary legal framework and international regulation in RWM\nExplain how the safety case in relation to geological disposal is implemented in an advanced programme. \nClick here to download the preliminary programme. \n  \n 
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/training-course-on-safety-case-development-and-review/
LOCATION:National Radiation Protection Institute (SURO)\, Bartoskova 1450/28\, Prague\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164951
CREATED:20211115T131842Z
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UID:122019-1637150400-1637168400@euradschool.eu
SUMMARY:WP FUTURE Education & Training Event on the scientific basis and safety relevant aspects of radionuclide transport and retention
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWP FUTURE is holding Education & Training Event on the scientific basis and safety relevant aspects of radionuclide transport and retention. The event could be of relevance to a broad audience of researchers\, especially early carrier scientists\, interested at better understanding the radionuclide retention mechanisms and their role in different disposal concept. \nObjectives\nProvide an overview of retention and transport processes\, the implication for performance assessment\, and the handling of uncertainties. \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this training course\, participants should be able to discuss the scientific basis for repository safety assessment. \nProgramme\n\n12h00 – Introduction (Sergey Churakov\, PSI)\n12h05 – Geological disposal concepts (Norbert Maes\, SCK CEN)\n12h50 – Sorption and Redox processes (Felix Brand\, FZJ & Andreas Scheinost\, HZDR)\n13h35 – Coffee break\n13h55 – Radionuclide transport in clays (Martin Glaus\, PSI)\n14h40 – Radionuclide transport in crystalline rocks (Venda Havlova\, UJV)\n15h25 – Performance assessment & Safety analysis: uncertainties and country specific aspects (Thomas Kämpfer\, Nagra; Lukas Vondrovic and Lucie Mareda\, SURAO; Alex Liebscher\, BGE)\n16h55 – Closure\n\n\nLink\nJoin the event via this link.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/wp-future-education-training-event-on-the-scientific-basis-and-safety-relevant-aspects-of-radionuclide-transport-and-retention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200914T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164951
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T113057Z
UID:120954-1600080300-1600111800@euradschool.eu
SUMMARY:Introductory course on EURAD and Radioactive Waste Management
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this course is to give a comprehensive overview of the activities of EURAD\, as well as an overview of the state-of-the-art in Radioactive Waste Management. The target audience are primarily PhD students\, post-docs and young professionals in the field of RWM\, but the training course is open to all EURAD partners as well as the people from outside EURAD. \nThe following topics will be addressed: \n\nFramework for radioactive waste disposal\nIntroduction to EURAD\nNuclear Fuel Cycle and Radioactive Waste\nDisposal Concepts\nFacility design\nSafety analysis and safety case\n\nPart of the presentations of the Introductory Course that took place on September 14th are now available online. \nThe recordings of this course are available here.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad_and_radioactive_waste_management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course,EURAD webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200124T170000
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CREATED:20201025T140112Z
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UID:120676-1579687200-1579885200@euradschool.eu
SUMMARY:EURAD Training on Multiphysical couplings in geomechanics
DESCRIPTION:HITEC deals with thermal impact and GAS concerns gas transfer\, both in the context of geological disposal of radioactive waste. This school allowed the attendees to improve their understanding of heat transfers\, water and gas migration\, stress and strain evolution in a repository. The school addressed both experimental and numerical investigations\, at small (lab) and large (in situ) scale. These investigations involved geomaterials such as the host rock\, either clayey or crystalline rock\, but also bentonite which is typically used in engineered barriers for its sealing capacity.\nAt the end of the school\, participants had a broad view of the state-of-the-art and of the challenges related to the GAS and HITEC WP research programme. They met a number of key researchers on THM and gas transport in the context of geological disposal\, fostering information exchange and cooperation within the geomechanics community. \nIn particular\, the attendees was able to: \n\nUnderstand the basics of the thermo-hydro-mechanical (multi-physical) couplings in geomaterials;\nPerceive the experimental evidences and figure out the physical processes at the laboratory scale and from in situ tests;\nCapture the fundamentals on constitutive modelling of the relevant phenomena;\nIdentify the challenges in numerical modelling of these physical processes.\n\nA second GAS/HITEC joint training course is planned in 2023 in order to highlight the main results of these WPs with respect to multiphysical coupling in geomechanics and their applications in the development and implementation of long-term solutions for radioactive waste management. \n  \nTraining materials\nClick here to download the course materials. \n  \n 
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/test-1-eurad-training-course/
LOCATION:Institut de Mathémathique (B37)\, Quartier Polytech 1 - Allée de la Découverte\, 12 - Sart Tilman\, Liège\, Liège\, 4000
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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