There is an enduring need for more effective nuclear waste management solutions and an ever-increasing focus on refining the safety, efficiency and longevity of interim storage facilities. New timeframes are being introduced with stock to be held in storage for up to 100 years and beyond, made possible by the establishment of highly secure centralised interim storage facilities. Meanwhile, the IAEA is introducing new guidelines looking at the possibility of global regulatory uniformity and compliance, something which is complemented by a proposed directive from the European Commission.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Nuclear Interim Storage 2011 will feature exclusive presentations on the latest developments in waste management. Technological developments relating to condition monitoring such as embedded sensors and thermal power up-rating for reactor units will be addressed, along with logistical challenges associated with the transportation of vitrified waste to other countries plus an in-depth examination of prospective legislation relating to interim storage.
An international line-up of expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience to help steer you through 2011 and beyond. Key questions being asked and answered at this year’s event include:
- What are the latest developments in UK and European interim storage programmes and how will they affect my organisation?
- What is the scope for legislation of interim storage on an international level?
- Why is the European Commission proposing a directive on the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste?
- How can the latest reprocessing technologies beused to facilitate extended interim storage and what are the potential drawbacks?
- What are the sociological and political issues affecting waste management strategy and how can they be addressed?
- How should interim storage strategies be incorporated into new-build programmes?
