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Friday, March 28, 2014

Nuclear Connect Edition 17 Feature Preview

EDITION 17 FEATURE PREVIEW

DECOMMISSIONING WITH THE NEIGHBOURS

On the surface, we might think that having a decommissioning site next door to an operating site and a new build site would pose a challenge. However, work at Hinkley shows there can be some real advantages when these neighbours work effectively together.

ILW: NDA MOVING IN A REGIONAL DIRECTION

Ahead of the NDA’s conclusion of their review of management of intermediate level waste and fuel element debris, we examine the thinking behind the proposed regional sharing of current and planned storage assets.

UK FAST REACTOR: WHY A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY MAKES SENSE

Dr Tim Fox of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers suggests that, with a well-funded, commercial approach, UK Fast Reactor operation could be achieved sooner than anticipated – with significant benefits.
 

FROM AEROSPACE TO NUCLEAR: MISSION POSSIBLE

SME FIRMA Engineering describe their experiences of breaking into nuclear.

 

MAKING ITER WORK

With work ramping up at ITER, we spotlight UK contract-winner Ridgway and outline the scope for further UK involvement as key tenders come up for grabs.

 

IMPROVING TRAINING IN THE USE OF RADIOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Argon Electronics highlight the role of radiation simulation systems in enhancing training programmes and internal monitoring and verification procedures.

 

PUTTING LIPSTICK ON A PIG

Kreab Gavin Anderson underline the importance of effective communications in fostering positive perceptions of nuclear.

 

TIPPING THE GENDER BALANCE

We talk to Atkins’ Miranda Kirschel, co-Chair of ‘Women in Nuclear’, about her hopes for what the first UK branch might achieve.



THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR REGULATION

As the Office for Nuclear Regulation is unveiled this April as a Public Corporation, CEO John Jenkins explains how this transition puts it in a stronger position to provide efficient and effective regulation.

 

DEVELOPING NUCLEAR LEADERS

We hear from Al Mather from the Centre for Leadership Performance how initiatives like their collaborative Leader-to-Leader programme are supporting the development of a new wave of ‘learning-agile’ organisations.

 

IMPROVING SECURITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

As increasing responsibility is placed on supply chain companies to meet security requirements and protect themselves from data theft, Tony Wilson of Indelible Data shares some useful insight from recent conferences.

 

Q&A

NuclearCONNECT speaks to Roger Hardy, Managing Director, Cavendish Nuclear.

 

SAFETY: LEARNING THE LESSONS FROM FUKUSHIMA AND ONAGAWA

Frazer-Nash Consultancy ask what it is that makes a strong organisational safety culture that engineers moving into the sector should be looking to adopt.

 

TRAINING: RE:GENERATING THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY

Keith Parker, CEO of the Nuclear Industry Association, describes how their new ‘re:generation’ campaign aims to highlight the vast array of opportunities in the nuclear industry and promote awareness among a new wave of young people.

 

LAW: NEW ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENCES DEFINITIVE GUIDELINES

Burges Salmon shed light on the new guidelines for judges and magistrates on sentencing environmental offences.

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