Overview
Pressure systems are found across nuclear sites, both in plants and their related processes, and are associated with a wide range of equipment from small air receivers to reactor pressure vessels, as well as other equipment often subject to very high pressures and temperatures.
With nuclear energy now considered a key element of the UK's energy mix to meet Net Zero requirements, the growing reliance on existing and new build reactors means that their associated pressure systems will also be under greater duress to accommodate them.
Join this key forum to discuss the growing operational challenges facing pressure systems engineers working on nuclear sites in the UK, covering all aspects from design, development and safety compliance to operations, monitoring and maintenance.
Technical presentations will share case study insights and best practice from both operational and new nuclear sites that will provide fresh perspectives and successful strategies for improved pressure system reliability, performance, inspections and much more.
Plus, hear guidance direct from the industry regulator and understand what support is available to ensure that your pressure systems for the nuclear industry continue to operate in compliance with the latest safety legislation.
HEAR FROM SPEAKERS INCLUDING:
- Nuclear New Build GenCo/EDF Energy relate recent experiences of Pressure Regulation Compliance at Hinkley Point C
- Rolls-Royce offerr insight into Project FAST to support new build projects
- ASME discuss nuclear codes and standards relating to pressure systems
- Sellafield share lessons learned from existing pressure systems
- ONR identify key regulations and standards and offer guidance
- LRQA showing how third-parties carry out rigorous inspection and maintenance procedures within a nuclear context
- Sheffield Forgemasters will showcase innovative work in materials to support SMR technology
- NNL will talk about crucial knowledge retention on future new build projects
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Government strategy to develop and maintain pressure systems for new build projects
- Case studies showcasing the evolution of new build generation pressure systems and technology
- Regulation challenges and strategies within a new build context
- International perspectives on pressure system standards and codes within nuclear
- Maintenance and inspection procedures and strategies to ensure safety on new build pressure systems and projects
- Innovation within materials to strengthen future pressure system components
- Retaining knowledge as the era of new build gets underway
ATTEND THIS EVENT TO:
- Network with the nuclear community, from both existing and new-build projects
- Identify new maintenance technologies and strategies to associated with pressure systems
- Connect with the industry regulators to discover how they will support pressure systems safety within new-build projects
- Benchmark your organisation's processes alongside your peers in the UK and Europe
- Understand how the industry is responding to the demands and needs of new-build
WHY OUR SPEAKERS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE CONFERENCE:
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"Engineering is very much about learning from others and developing new ideas by interaction. Engineering happens between people."
Roel Verhoeven, UKAEA
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"The pursuit, capture and dissemination of knowledge gained by experience is a powerful tool that can enhance the safety of the pressure systems we are employed to design, operate, maintain, and decommission. As such, we have an ethical responsibility to come together as a wider industry and share best practice and learning at events like this."
Daniel Hill, Sellafield
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"Engineering is very much about learning from others and developing new ideas by interaction. Engineering happens between people."
Simon Emeny, LRQA
Read the full interview here. |
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