Conference on fast reactors and related fuel cycles, Kyoto, Japan

An international conference on 'Fast reactors and related fuel cycles - challenges and opportunities' will take place from 7 to 11 December in Kyoto, Japan.

Organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and hosted by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, the conference aims to promote the exchange of information on national and multinational programmes, new developments and experience. This event also has the goals of identifying and critically reviewing important problems, while stimulating and facilitating cooperation, development and successful deployment of fast reactors.

Topics include;
- advanced and innovative reactor concept designs and associated objectives and driving forces;
- recycle strategies for fast reactors and associated technologies;
- proliferation resistance and physical protection;
- economics and performance;
- transition scenarios: the path to fast reactor deployment;
- fast reactor safety;
- advanced fuels for fast reactors;
- structural materials: new challenges, manufacturing and performance;
- coolant technologies and instrumentation;
- in-service inspection and repair;
- advanced and innovative fast reactor component and system design, and technologies;
- past experience with fast reactors, lessons learned and perspectives: design, construction, commissioning, operation, decommissioning;
- fundamental issues, new experiments and requirements;
- advanced simulation, modelling and verification/validation/qualification in various areas;
- availability and capability of experimental facilities;
- human resources, education, infrastructures and knowledge management.For further information, please visit:
http://www.fr09.org/(opens in new window)