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NETWORKING FOR EFFECTIVE R&D

Seminar Programme



Monday 22nd September 2003

Session 1: Opening

13:30 Welcome & opening address
European Networks – Anticipating the European Research Area
K. Törrönen

Session 2: Impact of the Nuclear Networks 1993-2003

13:50 Improved understanding of the irradiation damage processes in RPV steels M. Brumovsky
14:15 Effectiveness of structural integrity benchmarks R. Rintamaa
14:40 Development of an effective approach to ISI qualification - Implementation and impact in Europe B. Chapman, J. Whittle, A. Eriksson
15:05-15:30 Coffee (photos)
15:30 Advances in fracture assessment procedures D. Lidbury
15:50 Re-embrittlement issues for VVER steels L. Debarberis
16:10 Assessment of Irradiation Conditions in WWER-440 (213) Surveillance D. Erak, A. Plyushch
16:30 A utility's perspective on effective networking & future needs C. Faidy
16:50 Exploiting Neutron Scattering Techniques at European Level A.G. Youtsos, W. Reimers
17:10 Interactions between the European Networks and DG-RTD Shared Cost Action Projects G. van Goethem, P. Manolatos
Closure of session 2
 
Evening event & dinner with invited speech by S. Crutzen (or is it?)
 
Tuesday 23nd September 2003

Session 3: Emerging Aspects

8:30 Advanced modeling for assessment of irradiation damage J.C. van Duysen
8:50 Addressing the Increasing relevance of irradiation-assisted stress corrosion cracking R. Gerard
9:10 Integrating damage monitoring to ageing management G. Dobmann
Coffee Break 9:30-9:50
9:50 JRC Networks support to the EU enlargement process: present and future roles G. Caratti
10:10 Exploiting links to the Tacis-Phare programme M. Bieth
10:30 Network Interfacing through Probabilistic Based V. Chapman
10:50 A European approach to thermal fatigue assessment K.J. Metzner
Coffee Break 11:10-11:30

Session 4: Planning an Integrated Approach to R&D in support of
best practices in PLIM

11:30 Road Map for a European Network for NPP Plant Life Management N. Taylor
11:45 Structured discussion (results of on-the-spot survey, priorities, organisation, deliverables)  
12:45 Closing Statement  
For further information regarding this seminar please contact:
Sylwia.ZAMANA@ec.europa.eu