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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

Enlargement and Integration Workshop
“Towards nuclear fuel modelling in the various reactor types
across Europe with TRANSURANUS






at TROJA Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic, 23-24 June 2005




The international workshop is organised by the JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE
(JRC) of the EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Institute for Transuranium Elements
(ITU, Karlsruhe, Germany) and the Nuclear Research Institute Ųe˛ plc.
 

The workshop aims at exchanging experience and knowledge in fuel performance analysis for West and East European nuclear reactors. It corresponds to the bi-annual meeting of the institutional network TUNet, bringing together representatives from the nuclear industry, research and licensing organizations. Participants will come from the EU member states as well as from the EU candidate countries.

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PRELIMINARY AGENDA

Thursday 23 June

9.00
Welcome
9.15
P. Van Uffelen, A. Schubert (ITU Karlsruhe): Status of the TRANSURANUS projects
9.30
C. Nguyen (Ecole Polytechnique Paris): Optimisation of the condensation methods for analysing in-pile measurements with the TRANSURANUS code
10.00
S. Boneva (INRNE Sofia): Validation calculations for the WWER version of the TRANSURANUS code
10.30
Coffee break
11.00
H-D. Märtens, G. Spykman, D. Bour (TÜV Hannover): Influence of the distribution of model parameters in TRANSURANUS
11.30
M. Valach et al. (NRI Ųe˛): Several comments to the transient thermo-mechanical fuel modelling
12.00
J. Zymįk, M. Valach, M. Dostįl (NRI Ųe˛): Open questions in 2D and 3D FEM contact modelling
12.30
Lunch offered by ITU
14.00
A. Schubert, P. Van Uffelen (ITU Karlsruhe), S. Boneva, M. Georgieva (INRNE Sofia): Improving the cladding creep predictions in WWER fuel rods under steady-state conditions
14.30
H-D. Märtens, G. Spykman, D. Bour (TÜV Hannover): Data management system for full core fuel rod analysis, TÜV Pin Database - Interface to TRANSURANUS
15.00
Coffee break

15.30
H-D. Märtens, G. Spykman, D. Bour (TÜV Hannover): TRANSURANUS for LOCA application, Status of implementation
16.00
Cs. Györi (AEKI Budapest): Extension of TRANSURANUS to Niobium containing cladding models under accident conditions
16.30
E. Szabó (AEKI Budapest): Ductile-brittle transition of Zr1%Nb cladding: The effect of oxidation and hydrogen uptake
16.45
B. Hatala, M. Cvan (VUJE Trnava): Quantification of fuel rod cladding failure during a LOCA accident for WWER-440 reactor type

17.15
General discussion
18.00
End of session
19.30
Dinner offered by ITU


Friday 24 June

9.00
C. Bruynooghe, J. van de Laar (ITU Karlsruhe): Assessment of the predictive capabilities of the TRANSURANUS code for nitride fuels
9.30
L. Ott (Oak Ridge National Laboratory):Simulation of the ATR MOX irradiations
10.00
A. Paraschiv (INR Pitesti): Applicability study of TRANSURANUS code to CANDU fuel
10.30
Coffee break
11.00
R. Calabrese (ENEA Bologna): Overview of TRANSURANUS code experience at ENEA
11.30
Discussion about perspectives for TRANSURANUS with respect to applications to new types of fuel
12.30
Lunch offered by ITU

Session on the IAEA co-ordinated research project FUMEX-IIFriday 24 June (afternoon)

14.00
P. Van Uffelen, A. Schubert (ITU Karlsruhe), B. Verboomen (SCK•CEN Mol): Development work for the application of the TRANSURANUS code to very high discharge burnup values
14.20
C. Garnier, F. Sontheimer, P. Mailhe (Framatome): The FRAMATOME ANP fuel rod code COPERNIC V.3 applied to some FUMEX-II cases
14.40
M. Dostįl, M. Valach (NRI Ųe˛): Preliminary results of FUMEX-II 2005 cases simulations
15.00
M. Georgieva (INRNE Sofia): Status of the FUMEX-II calculations performed in Bulgaria
15.20
Coffee break
15.40
A. Nordström (PSI Villigen): Applications of the TRANSURANUS code at PSI for FUMEX-II
16.00
M. Szuta (IAE Swierk): Investigating the properties modification of the athermal rim region of the UO2 fuel pellet by neutron irradiation
16.20
A. Paraschiv (INR Pitesti): Simulation of some FUMEX-II cases using TRANSURANUS – DCHAIN5V codes
16.40
General discussion about the FUMEX-II calculations with TRANSURANUS
18.15
Final Remarks
18.30
Closure of the workshop

Last revision: 18.5.2005


ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE

Mr Mojmir Valach – NRI Ųe˛
Mr Paul Van Uffelen – ITU Karlsruhe
Mr Jacques van de Laar – ITU Karlsruhe
Mr Arndt Schubert – ITU Karlsruhe

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE SECRETARY

Ms Jana Dachova, TERIS, a.s.
Ms Mirka Pribylova, TERIS , a.s.
TERIS, a.s., Stetkova 18, 14068 Prague 4
phone: +420 261 210 325, fax: +420 261 218 992, email: teris@teris.cz, http://www.teris.cz

ON SITE REGISTRATION

Registration hours for participants: Wednesday, June 22 4.p.m. – 6 p. m
Thursday, June 23 8 a. m. – 3 p. m.
Friday, June 24 8 a. m. – 10.a.m.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to verify your visa requirements, www.mzv.cz.
Should you require more information of invitation or letters of invitation, please contact
Organizational Committee Secretary, contact person: Mr Marcel Simandl – TERIS, a.s.
phone: +420 261 210 325, fax: +420 261 218 992, e-mail: simandl@teris.cz

MEETING LANGUAGE
The working language of the Meeting is English. No translation will be provided during the whole length of the conference.
Translation will be provided during technical and tourist tours only.


WORKSHOP VENUE

TROJA HOTEL****
Trojska 1/2232, 182 00 Prague 8, www.hoteltroja.cz

The historical centre is within 10 minutes reach by the underground. The Kobyliske namesti station is located just 200m from the hotel. An underground station of line C (Kobylisy station) is 2 minutes from the hotel. You can also easily get to the hotel from the international road of E 55.

Hotel TROJA offers:
Meeting room
Glazed walls, air-conditioned, situated on the third floor of the building with a glorious view of Prague. The character and situation make it an ideal facility for company meetings and presentations. The room is equipped with the latest technical equipment, all round sound system with central control and a CD system, silver screen for PC, DVD or overhead projectors. Obviously, the meeting room is equipped with a private cloakroom, bathrooms and a modern kitchen with grill.

TRANSPORT FROM THE AIRPORT

CEDAZ, a private Taxi Company offers transports to any hotel in Prague every day from 5:00 h to 24:00 h (up to 4 persons: 480 CZK, 5-8 persons 960 CZK). Tickets must be purchased from driver before departure.

Public transport, Bus 119 to DEJVICKA Station, then change
Metro Line A to MUSEUM station, then change to line C:
to TROJA and APOLLO HOTEL Kobylisy station
Tickets for public transport (12 CZK) can be bought in the newspapers stands.

Taxis can also be taken from the airport without reservation. We recommend you special Airport Taxi. Price should not exceed 900 CZK.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME
On Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. ITU invites the participants to an official dinner at the restaurant “U CESKYCH PANU”, address: Prague1, Skolska street 38 www.uceskychpanu.cz

ACCOMMODATION

TROJA HOTEL****
Trojska 1/2232, 182 00 Prague 8, www.hoteltroja.cz

Hotel Troja is a place with family atmosphere and professionals whose goal is the comfort and satisfaction of all guests. The hotel is situated in a quiet neighbourhood of Prague 8, offering a fascinating view of the city, Prague Castle and other historic landmarks.

1 SGL 90 EUR
1 DBL 120 EUR



APOLLO HOTEL ***
Kubisova 23, Praha 8, www.guideprague.com/apollo-hotel/index.c.php

Hotel is situated not far from Troja Hotel. Thanks to its location, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city. The historical centre is within 10 minutes reach by the underground, line C. The Kobylisy station is located just 250m from the hotel, 2 minutes from the hotel.
You can also easily get to the hotel from the international road of E 55.

TOURIST PROGRAMME

GRAND CITY TOUR – A DAY IN PRAGUE
Thursday June 23, 2005, 10.15 a.m. or 2.15 p.m., 3 1/2 hours, price 25 EUR
During the Grand City Tour you get the general impression of the „Golden City“, completed by walks and inside visits. By bus, you pass the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square with the St. Wenceslas Statue, and then get all the way to the Prague Castle district. Here you enjoy a walking tour, pass by the Archbishop Palace, you visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and the Golden Lane. Then you continue by bus, across the Vltava river to Parizska Street passing through the Jewish Gheto. The tour finishes at the Old Town Square surrounded by the Old Town Hall with the famous Astronomical Clock, Tyn Cathedral and St. Nicholas church.

A COFFEE BREAK ON THE RIVER
Friday June 24, 2005, departure 2.00 p.m. or 3.45 p.m., 1 1/4 hours, price 15 EUR
During your visit to Prague you should not miss the unusual opportunity of taking our boat cruise along the Vltava river. From the Republic Square or the Old Town Square our bus will take you to the pier. The cruise will last one hour and from the boat you will enjoy beautiful and charming views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. On board you will be served coffee and cake to make your trip even more pleasant. The tour ends at the pier abut 5-minute walk from the centre of the city.

KUTNA HORA – UNESCO TOWN
Friday June 24, 2005, departure 9.30 a.m., 5 hours tour, price 30 EUR
This half-day tour takes you approx. 65 km from Prague to Kutna Hora, the ancient silver-mining town, founded in the 13th century, full of splendid Gothic monuments. The walking tour through the town includes a visit of the St. Barbora’s Cathedral with its valuable paintings and the former Royal Mine that once produced Prague groschen. Up to our days Kutna Hora still presents itself as a medieval town.

KARLOVY VARY SPA / KARLSBAD
Saturday June 25, 2005, departure: 9.30 a.m., a day tour, price 50 EUR
Please accept our invitation to a trip to Karlovy Vary, the world-famous spa, founded in 1358 by Charles IV. This tour begins with the exhibition in the Moser glass factory, followed by a typical Czech lunch in the famous hotel Thermal. Afterwards you will have time for a walk around the city centre. Before returning to Prague, you can also enjoy an open-air swimming pool in the hotel with natural thermal water. So do not forget to take your towel and swimming suit with you!
The price includes entry to the swimming pool and lunch.

CESKY KRUMLOV – UNESCO TOWN
Saturday June 25, 2005 departure: 9.15 a.m., a day tour, price 50 EUR
This tour shows you the charming South Bohemian countryside, full of little villages and ponds, and reaches the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov. The castle is the second largest one in the Czech lands (after the Prague Castle). You will see interiors of this splendid castle as well as the old town with romantic lanes and newly reconstructed houses.

^nahoru^