CNS Bulletin Table of Contents
The following is incomplete for the years 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987 and 1988
Updated March 25, 2007
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Editorial: Our First Issue of the CNS-Bulletin-SNC
First Annual CNS Conference
Radiation Scientist and Writer is CNS Guest Speaker
Notice of Annual General Meeting
1980 Election Procedure
Nuclear Film Showing at CNS Conference
CNS Membership is Growing
CNS Branch Organization
CNS Program Plans
Message from CNS President
Greetings from CNA President
Appendix I - First Annual CNS Conference
Technical Program
Registration
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Editorial: The Residual Nuclear Debate
Successful 1980 CNS Annual Conference
CNS Council Elected at CNS Annual General Meeting
Conférence du Professeur Tubiana
Call for Papers - Second Annual CNS Conference
Canada to Host Conference on Activation Analysis
Local Branches and Student Groups
Standing Committees of CNS
Appendix I - Minutes of the First Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Nuclear Society
Appendix II - Call for Papers - Second Annual CNS Conference
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Editorial: An Appeal for CNS Members
Branch Steering Committees
Picture Emerges on Technical Divisions Structure
Eighth Annual Simulation Symposium
Nuclear Energy Information Centre
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Message from CNS President G. Howey
International Union of Nuclear Societies
CNS Second Annual Conference - Deadline for Summaries
CNA-CNS Arranges Exciting Guest Program
CANDU Information at AAAS Conference
First Volume of the CNS Proceedings
Space and Time for the Simulation Symposium
Lecture Series on Advanced Nuclear Systems
Policy on Technical Divisions Ratified
Who's Where in the CNS?
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Editorial: Progress Begets Change
Second Annual CNS Conference
- Technical Program
- Milton Levenson - Guest Speaker at CNS Luncheon
- CNS AGM
- Guest Activities
- Registration
Notice of Second Annual General Meeting of CNS
CNS Branch News
- The Manitoba Branch - First!
- Ottawa Branch Formation
- Branches Proposed for Montreal and Toronto
Technical Division News
Membership
- CNS Membership List Soon Available
- Membership Cards and Receipts
Coming Events
- CRPA Annual Meeting
- Two-Day Symposium on the Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes (CNS co-sponsor)
- Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's Nuclear Industry (CNS co-sponsor)
Conference Reports
- Eighth Annual Simulation Symposium on Reactor Analysis and Plant Control
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Editorial: Where do we go from here?
FYI
- France No 2 nuclear user
- NRC riles GE
- Speed licensing - proposal
- On nuclear, off fossil - Runnalls
- Waste shipped from TMI
- Case argued for beneficial "threshold" effect
- New test loop planned in NRX
- Une nouvelle source d'énergie: les oreilles de lapin
Perspective: Pickering - Our Boldest Venture
by W. Morison
CNS News
- Ottawa '81
- Realistic Expectations - Milton Levenson
- New Editor for Bulletin - David Mosey
CNS Branch News
- Manitoba, Ottawa, Chalk River, Toronto, Québec
Conference Reports
- Nuclear Risks in Perspective (CNA May 6-7)
Conferences and Meetings
- Materials in Nuclear Energy (CNS co-sponsor)
- Control of Radiation Exposure (ANS)
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Editorial: The Real World
The Yellowcake-Walk: Cartel Convolutions
by R. Silver
Perspective: Codes - Uses and Abuses
by N. Paolini
CNS '81 - Report
- Return to Reality, Levenson Urges
CNA Annual Meeting Highlights
- CANDU Experience - Campbell
- Cautious Federal Optimism
- Public Issues in Ontario and UK
"Get on with the job" - Ontario Energy Minister
CNS News
- New Council
- The year Ahead
- Membership Drive a Priority
- Branch-Council Relationship
CNS Technical Division News
- Waste Management Conference Planned
FYI
- Nuclear engineering Position at U of T
- TMI Operators not at fault (Nucleonics Week)
- Babcock & Wilcox sued for $10 million (NY Times)
- Victims' Widows Compensated by BNFL (Nucleonics Week)
- Fusion Patent (NY Times)
- Nuclear Energy Friendliness (The Economist)
- Reagan Opposes GPU Bailout (Wall Street Journal)
- Firms Explode over Uranium Charges (Financial Post)
- NPD Flooded
- Heavy Water Souvenirs (Financial Post)
- CNS Council Member Joins Fusion Planning Group
Conferences and Meetings
- Decontamination of Nuclear Facilities (CNS, CNA, ANS)
- Materials in Nuclear Energy (CNS co-sponsor)
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Editorial: Next Week We Really Must Get Organized
Perspective: Decommissioning Nuclear Reactors
by R. Sissingh
Conference Report: The Second World Congress of Chemical Engineering
by H. Bonin
CNS Branch News
- Ottawa, Québec, Toronto
FYI
- CANDU units still lead world
- No Nukes (Austria)
- Rumours of death greatly exaggerated ... (US reactors offline)
- Major International Award to W.B. Lewis (Enrico Fermi Award)
- Bruce Unit 2 Down - Possible Tube Change
Conferences and Meetings
- Decontamination of Nuclear Facilities (CNS sponsored)
- International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS-sponsored)
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Editorial: the View From Outside
Message du rédacteur associé / Message from the Associate Editor
Perspective: The Nuclear Industry and the News Media
by D. Nelson
FYI
- Saving rivers: CANDU can do (Moira Farrow, Vancouver Sun)
- Three of five plants shut down (UPI - NY Times)
- Bruce Unit 2 retube completed
- TMI update
- Gentilly 2 and Point Lepreau get fuel loading authorization
- "I have a dream ..."
- Did the Greeks have a word for it
CNS News
- Annual Conference
CNS Branch Programmes
- Manitoba, Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- Course on Reliability Assessments of Nuclear Facilities (CNA sponsored)
- 22nd Annual International Conference of the CNA
- 3rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society
- Human Factors in Control Room Design and Operation (CNA and Human Factors Assn of Canada)
- International Meeting on Thermal nuclear Reactor Safety (CNS, ANS, ENS, JAES sponsorship)
- Uranium '82 (CNA and CIM)
- International Conference on Radioactive Waste management (CNS sponsorship)
- Decontamination of Nuclear Facilities (CNS, CNA and ANS sponsorship)
- Materials in Nuclear Energy Conference (CCASM)
Positions Available
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Editorial: Exploding the Myths of Proliferation
Letters:
Issue Management Illustrated by D. Meneley
A Nixon Legacy? by A. Wyatt
Dreaming on ... by B. Allen
Perspective: Preventing Nuclear Weapons Proliferation: A Positive Factor for Peace
by J.A.L. Robertson
FYI
- Canadian fusion project (T. Drolet)
- Guerrillas kill nuclear plant director (Spain, NY Times)
- Bruce "A" gets go-ahead for full power tests
- India to start producing plutonium (NY Times)
- First hand operational experience (D. Beattie)
- GPU Reaction to TMI restart referendum (Atomic Industrial Forum)
- Nuclear fuel design (EPRI Annual Report)
CNS News
- Annual Conference
- CNS Questionnaire - Summary Report
CNS Branch News
- Ottawa, Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- 22nd Annual International Conference of the CNA
- 3rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society
- Canadian Applied Mathematics Society
- Human Factors in Control Room Design and Operation (CNA and Human Factors Assn of Canada)
- The Hazards of Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation Course (Cdn College of Physicists)
- International Meeting on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (CNS, ANS, ENS, JAES sponsorship)
- Uranium '82 (CNA and CIM)
- International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS sponsorship)
- Decontamination of Nuclear Facilities (CNS, CNA and ANS sponsorship)
- A Symposium on the Assessment and Perception of Risk to Human Health in Canada (Royal Society of Canada and Science Council of Canada)
- Thermalhydraulics for CANDU Reactors (AECL, CNS, Ontario Hydro and McMaster Inst for Energy Studies)
The Unfashionable Side
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: Don't Give Up the Ship
W.B. Lewis Medal: Ernie Siddall
Letters:
Issue Management Re-defined by E. Frech
Perspective: It's Time to Stop Fuelling Around and Start Fuelling at Home
by A. Mooradian
FYI
- TMI cleanup levy through to senate (Atomic Industrial Forum)
- Rain over land slightly radioactive (Globe and Mail)
- Lepreau Critical
- Lasalle Allegations Dismissed (Atomic Industrial Forum)
CNS News
- CNS Journal
- CNS Annual Conference by P. Armstrong
CNS Branch News
- Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- International Meeting on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (CNS, ANS, ENS, JAES sponsorship)
- Uranium '82 (CNA and CIM)
- Workshop on Geophysical investigations in Connection with Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Wastes (OECD)
- International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS sponsorship)
- Decontamination of Nuclear Facilities (CNS, CNA and ANS sponsorship)
- Materials in Nuclear Energy Conference (CNS, CCASM)
- A Symposium on the Assessment and Perception of Risk to Human Health in Canada (Royal Society of Canada and Science Council of Canada)
- Seminar on Nuclear Issues (CNA)
- Ionizing Radiation Measurement Seminar (NRCC)
- Thermalhydraulics for CANDU Reactors (AECL, CNS, Ontario Hydro and McMaster Inst for Energy Studies)
- 2nd Workshop on Analytical Chemistry in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CNA)
- Symposium on Commissioning - Call for Papers (CNS, CNA)
- 23rd Annual International Conference of the CNA and 4th Annual Conference of the CNS
- 4th Pacific Basin Conference
- The Hazards of Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation Course (Cdn College of Physicists)
The Unfashionable Side
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: An Introductory Offer
President's Message/Message du Président: CNS Membership Drive/Recrutement de Nouveaux Membres de la SNC
by/par P.A. Ross-Ross
Perspective: Fusion Efforts in Canada
by D.P. Dautovich, J.W. Richman
Nuclear Engineering at Royal Military College / La Génie Nucléaire au Royal Military College
by H.W. Bonin
CNS News
- Membership Report, by T. Colenbrander
- International Radioactive Waste management Conference, by T.S. Drolet
- Call for Copy
- Twelve Questions About the Relationship Between CNA and CNS, by J.A. Weller
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto, Ottawa
Conferences and Meetings
2nd International Conference on Nuclear Technology Transfer (ICONTT-II)
- Uranium and Nuclear Issues Seminar (CNA)
- Seminar on Radiation Emergency Preparedness - Health Physics and Medical Aspects (IAEA)
- Joint Meeting of the ANS and the Atomic Industrial Forum
- International Symposium on Water Chemistry and Corrosion Problems of Nuclear Systems and Components (IAEA)
- Thermalhydraulics for CANDU Reactors (AECL, CNS, Ontario Hydro and McMaster Inst for Energy Studies)
- Commissioning Symposium (CNS, CNA)
- International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (IAEA)
- 23rd Annual International Conference of the CNA and 4th Annual Conference of the CNS
- International Conference on Numerical Methods in Nuclear Engineering (CNS et al.)
- 4th Pacific Basin Conference, Vancouver (CNS, CNA et al.)
- 2nd Workshop on Analytical Chemistry in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CNA)
A Short Book Review "Breaking Up Ontario Hydro's Monopoly"
The Unfashionable Side: Elastomer Energy Storage
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: A Call for Papers
President's Message: The Committee on Branch Activities
Message du Président: Le Comité des Activités des Sections Locales
by/par P.A. Ross-Ross
FYI
- CANDU Performance 1982
- Point Lepreau Reaches Commercial Operation (NB Power)
- Progress at Pickering Unit 5
- Reorganization at AECL (A. Guthrie)
- Applications for Two Uranium Mines Near Elliot Lake (AECB)
- Canadian Science Association Formed (AASC)
- PET Scanner Installed at Montreal Neurological Institute (AECL)
- Vatican Supports Nuclear Energy (INFO)
- Volcanic Emissions Cast Shadow on Solar Energy (Renewable Energy News)
- Support for Nuclear Power Lower
- CANDU on Top: University of Sussex (Nuclear Engineering International)
- Settlement of B&W - GPU Suit (Nucleonics Week)
- Nuclear Accident Study Clarified (INFO)
- Burying the Nuclear Waste Issue (Public Utilities Fortnightly)
- US Sets New Safety Goals (Nuclear Engineering International)
- USSR Willing to Allow Inspection of Some A Plants (NY Times)
- "No" Vote on Swiss Anti-nuclear Initiative Urged (Nucleonics Week)
- Uranium Extraction from Seawater - Should Canada be Worried?
CNS News
- Lewis and McRae CNA Awards - Nominations from CNS Members Welcomed
- CNS Radwaste Proceedings Published
CNS Branch News
- Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- CEA Engineering & Operating Division Meetings
- 5th Topical Meeting on Fusion Technology Issues
- Commissioning Symposium (CNS & CNA)
- CRPA Fourth Annual Conference
- Conference on the Nuclear Services Business in the 1980s
- Uranium Mine Radiation Safety Course
- 23d Annual International Conference of the CNA and 4th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA & CNS)
- ANS 1983 Annual National Meeting
- Uranium Institute Eighth Annual Symposium
- International Conference on Numerical Methods in Nuclear Engineering (CNS & ANS)
- 4th Pacific Basin Conference (CNS, CNA, et al.)
- 12th World Energy Conference
- 33rd Chemical Engineering Conference
- Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's nuclear Industry (CNS, CNA, AECL, et al.)
The Unfashionable Side: Solar Apocalypse - The Threat from the Sky (Part 1)
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: Straining at Gnats, but Swallowing Camels?
Perspective: Ontario Hydro Marketing Strategies
by D. MacArthy
Perspective: Nuclear Electricity
by H.J.C. Kouts
FYI
- First CANDU 600s Reach Full Power
- Pickering Unit 5 Reaches Full Power
- Canada and Japan Reach Reprocessing Agreement (EA)
- Underground Research Lab Underway (AECL)
- Atikokan Chosen for Hydrogeology Study (AECL)
- Nuclear Power Shows Steady Increase (OECD)
- Feasibility Study for Point Lepreau II (AECL)
- NPD Proves CANDU Concept (Nucleonics Week)
- Maritime Heavy Water Plants Stay Open
- Nuclear Sales Easier for AECL (Canadian Energy News)
- Tritium Removal systems Amalgamated (Ontario Hydro)
- Fusion Fuel Projects Get Go-Ahead (Nucleonics Week)
- AECB Increases R&D Budget (Nucleonics Week)
- Chalk River Offers Heat Transfer Expertise (AECL)
- AECL's Accelerator Breeder Program Outlined (Energy Analects)
- Whiteshell Celebrates 20th Anniversary (AECL)
- New Report on Training for Radiation Workers (NCRP)
- Report Examines US Nuclear Industry Viability (Nuclear Engineering International)
CNS News
- Blix to Address Pacific Basin Conference
- Dan Meneley to Represent CNS on International Committee
- Comprehensive CNS Annual Conference Program Set
- Programme détaillé du Congrès annuel de la SNC établit
- CNS Technical Division Conference Planning
- Responses to Questionnaire
- Nuclear Engineering Positions at the University of Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- 3rd International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems
- 23d Annual International Conference of the CNA and 4th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA & CNS)
- 7th International Symposium on Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance
- 6th International symposium on Plasma Chemistry
- Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy for Economic and Social Development
- International Conference on Numerical Methods in Nuclear Engineering (CNS & ANS)
- 4th Pacific Basin Conference (CNS, CNA, et al.)
- 7th International Conference on Solid State Dosimetry
- CNS Design and Materials Division Seminar (CNS)
- Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's nuclear Industry (CNS, CNA, AECL, et al.)
- International Conference on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, et al.)
The Unfashionable Side: a) Outlook Sunny: ASLEEP Head, b) Solar Apocalypse - The Threat from the Sky (Part 2)
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: Fine Words and Parsnips
John Hewitt Elected CNS President
Letters:
Bulletin Editorial Misleading? by T. Rummery
Perspective: The Nova Scotia Uranium Inquiry - Stage One
by R. John
Perspective: NB Power Chairman's Address
by L. McGaw
FYI
- Point Lepreau Opens
- Pickering 5 Declared in Service (Ontario Hydro)
- Canada and Japan Reach Reprocessing Agreement (EA)
- Fault Tree Guide for Review (AECB)
- Metalophilic Compounds Discovered
- Nuclear Management Team Formed
- Overseas CANDU 600s Opened
- Nuclear Employment Figures Released (CNA)
- Maritime Heavy Water Plants Stay Open
- AECL Service Department Established (AECL)
- NRX Gets 5-Day Week (AECL)
- Canada Creates Safeguards System (Nucleonics Week)
- Canada to Lead US in Uranium
- The CNA Award Recipients for 1983 (CNA)
- Two Books from Plenum Publishing
- Compact Boron Analyzer Developed (Energy Analects)
- Ontario Hydrogen Institute Funded (Canadian Energy News)
- New Radioactivity Detected (AECL)
The CNS and the Shaping of Things to Come - A Message from the President
by J. Hewitt
Phil Ross-Ross - A Tribute
by P. Stevens-Guille
Canadian Nuclear Society Annual Report 1982-83
CNS Council 1983-84
by P. Ross-Ross
CNS Annual Conference Report - Addresses and Plenary
by D. McArthur
CNA Conference Report - Despite Gloomy Outlook, There Are Bright Spots
by D. Mosey
CNS Commissioning Symposium Conference Report
by B. Harling
Conferences and Meetings
- International Conference on Numerical Methods in Nuclear Engineering (CNS & ANS)
- 4th Pacific Basin Conference (CNS, CNA, et al.)
- Overview of ASME III and its Relationship to Canadian Requirements (CNS)
- CSNI Specialist Meeting on Water Reactor Containment Safety
- Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's nuclear Industry (CNS, CNA, AECL, et al.)
- 24th Annual International Conference of the CNA and 5th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA & CNS)
- International Conference on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, et al.)
- International Conference on Occupational Radiation Safety in Mining
The Unfashionable Side: ASLEEP Update
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: What It's All About
Perspective: The Nuclear Analysis Group of École Polytechnique
Perspective: Le Groupe d'Analyse Nucléaire de l'École Polytechnique
by/par D. Rozon/H.W. Bonin
FYI
- Pickering Unit 2 Coolant Tube Rupture - August 1, 1983 to August 22, 1983
CNS News / Les Nouvelles de la SNC
- Agreement of Cooperation Between The Canadian Nuclear Society and the American Nuclear Society
- La Société Nucléaire et la Réalisation des projets d'Avenir - Un Mot du Nouveau Président
- Homage au Dr. Phil Ross-Ross
- Rapport Annuel 1982-83 de la Société Nucléaire Canadienne
- SLOWPOKE Reactor Facility Meeting at Royal Military College
- Réunion des Responsables d'Installations SLOWPOKE au Royal Military College
Conferences and Meetings
- Overview of ASME III and Its Relationship to Canadian Requirements (CNS)
- Uranium Mine Radiation Course
- 2nd Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's Nuclear Industry (CNS, CNA, AECL, et al.)
- Joint Meeting of American Nuclear Society and Atomic Industry Forum
- Seminar on Practical Experience in the Application of Quality Control in Water-Reactor Fuel Fabrication
- International Symposium on the Risks and Benefits of Energy Systems
- 24th Annual International Conference of the CNA and 5th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA & CNS)
- CNS Containment Design Conference (CNS)
- International Conference on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, et al.)
- Conference on Robotics and Remote Handling in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CSME & ANS)
- International Conference on Occupational Radiation Safety in Mining (CNA, EMR Canada, AECB)
The Unfashionable Side: Gecko Solar Reports Breakthrough
by Chuck Wood
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Editorial: Forever Thorium
Perspective: The Canadian Program on Thorium Fuel Cycles in CANDU Reactors
by J.B. Slater
FYI
- Chalk River Reports on G-16
- Autopsie du tube de force de Pickering-2 (H.W. Bonin)
- Pickering Unit 6 Supplies First Electricity
- Environmental Assessment for Lepreau II
- Gentilly-2 in Commercial Operation (HQ)
- Romanian CANDU Gets Financing
- A CANDU for Turkey?
- First Darlington Unit Receives Calandria
- AECL Offers 300 MW CANDU
- TRIUMF Research Highlights
- Key Lake Enters Production
CNS News / Les Nouvelles de la SNC
- The International Nuclear Societies Group, by P.A. Ross-Ross
- CNS Officers Seminar Report, by D. McArthur
CNS Division Update
- CNS Seminar Report - An Overview of ASME III and its Relationship to Canadian Requirements, by J.T. Martin
- CNS Proceedings Available
- Activities of the Mining, Manufacturing and Operations Division, by J. Howieson
CNS Branch Programs
- Ottawa, Chalk River
Conferences and Meetings
- Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (ASME, IEEE et al.)
- Seminar on Site Investigation and Assessment Methods and Techniques for Underground Disposal of Radioactive Wastes (IAEA)
- Student Conference 1984 (CNS, CNA, Mac U)
- National Topical Meeting on Robotics and Remote Handling in Hostile Environments (ANS)
- 24th Annual International Conference of the CNA and 5th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA & CNS)
- Containment Design Conference (CNS)
- Topical Meeting on Fuel Reprocessing and Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- International Conference on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, et al.)
- Conference on Robotics and Remote Handling in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CSME & ANS)
- International Conference on Occupational Radiation Safety in Mining (CNA, EMR Canada, EACB)
The Unfashionable Side: Anomalous Solar Cells Tested
by Chuck Wood
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Editorial: Irradiated Chicken Soup
Perspective: Large Scale Isotope Production
by W.G. Hatton
FYI
- Pressure Tube Task Force Formed
- Revised Radiation Regulations Proposed (AECB)
- Draft Nuclear Standard for Comment (CSA)
- AECB Receives Lepreau II Notification (AECB)
- China Accepted by IAEA
CNS News / Les Nouvelles de la SNC
- The International Commission on Nuclear Safety, by D. Meneley, G.A. Vivian
- Le Groupe internationale des Sociétés nucléaires, par P.A. Ross-Ross, H.W. Bonin
- Report on the ANS Winter Meeting / Rapport sur la Conférence d'Hiver de L'ANS, San Francisco Oct 30 - Nov 3, 1983, by/par H.W. Bonin
- Report on the Second Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's Nuclear Industry, by P. Campbell
CNS Division Update
- Conference Report - Numerical Methods in Nuclear Engineering, by C. Lee, R. Bonalumi
- Waste Management and Environmental Affairs Division Activities
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- Student Conference 1984 (CNS, CNA, Mac U)
- CNS Simulation Symposium on Reactor Dynamics and Plant Control
- CNS 5th Annual Conference
- International Topical Meeting on Fuel Reprocessing and Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- 5th International Meeting on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, JAIF)
- Conference on Robotics and Remote Handling in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CSME & ANS)
- 1984 Joint Power generation Conference (ASME,IEEE,ASCE)
- International Conference on Occupational Radiation Safety in Mining (CNA, EMR Canada, EACB)
The Unfashionable Side: A Visit to Gecko Solar
by Chuck Wood
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Editorial: Under the Hot Lights
Perspective: The CSNI Meeting on Containment Safety
by J.E. Dick
Perspective: Tailings Management: A Long Term Problem?
by M. Kalin
FYI
- Preparing for Restart?
- Environment Canada Proposes Costly Radiation Standards (Ottawa Citizen)
- Centre for Nuclear Engineering Established in Toronto (U of Toronto)
- Point Lepreau: Outstanding Performance in 1983 (NB Power)
- Japan Joins TMI
- Two Canadian Firms Commence Cernavoda Contracts (External Affairs)
- Thoria Fuel Labs Built at CRNL
- Concrete Canisters Go Commercial (WNRE Bulletin)
- WNRE Receives Fuel Test Facility Approval (WNRE)
- Proposed AECB Regulations for Comment (AECB)
- Corrective Actions at Key Lake Announced (AECB)
- Ontario Heavy Water Plant to Close
- Layoffs at AECL Radiochemical
CNS News / Les Nouvelles de la SNC
- A Note on the CNS/ANS Agreement of Cooperation
- La Commission Internationale sur la Sûreté Nucléaire
Conferences and Meetings
- 4th Pacific Basin Conference Proceedings Published
- Student Conference 1984 (CNS, CNA, McMaster University)
- Topical Meeting on Financial and Economic Bases for Nuclear Power (ANS and CNS)
- CNS Simulation Symposium on Reactor Dynamics and Plant Control (CNS)
- 5th Annual Conference of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association
- CNS 5th Annual Conference (CNS)
- Annual Meeting of the American Nuclear Society
- International Conference on Containment Design (CNS)
- International Symposium on Nuclear Power Plant Outage Experience (IAEA)
- Topical Meeting on Fission Product Behaviour and Source Term Research (ANS, CNS et al.)
- International Topical Meeting on Fuel Reprocessing and Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- 5th International Meeting on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, et al.)
- Conference on Robotics and Remote Handling in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CSME & ANS)
The Unfashionable Side: The Disposable Residential Reactor: Detailed Design
by Chuck Wood
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Editorial: I'm All Right, Jack
Letters: Unsubstantiated Accusations?
by J.A. Macpherson
Perspective: CANDU 300: The Latest Concept in the CANDU Family
by R.S. Hart and D. Tregunno
FYI
- Planned Approach to Retubing
- NPD Returns to Service
- Offshore CANDU 600s In-service
- Pickering Unit 6 In-service (Ontario Hydro)
- First Tender for Point Lepreau 2 Sought
- AECL and Ontario Hydro Sign Cobalt 60 Deal (Canadian Energy News)
- Canadian Reactor Performance High in 1983
- Rolphton Training Centre to be Phased Out (Ontario Hydro)
- Nuclear Liability Act Under Review (AECB)
- Douglas Point to Close
- Call for Royal Commission into Nuclear Fuel Cycle Rejected
- Resource-led Growth Best for Canada: AECL
- Canadian Uranium Estimates Released (Energy Mines and Resources Canada)
- Before It's Too Late: New Cohen Book
- Exotic Nuclear Decay Discovered (Nature)
- Nuclear Cost Advantage Large in 1990 (Nucleonics Week)
- China Offers to Take European Spent Nuclear Fuel
- Decommissioning Update (Nuclear Engineering International)
- France Reaches 48% in 1983
CNS News
- CNS Annual Conference Preview
- 1984 Student Conference Report
- CNS Annual Conference Proceedings Published
Conferences and Meetings
- Short Course - Thermalhydraulics for Nuclear Reactors (McMaster, AECL, Ontario Hydro and CNS)
- Symposium on Current Issues and Research in Thermalhydraulics (McMaster, AECL, Ontario Hydro and CNS)
- CNS 5th Annual Conference (CNS)
- International Conference on Containment Design (CNS)
- International Symposium on Nuclear Power Plant Outage Experience (IAEA)
- Topical Meeting on Fission Product Behaviour and Source Term Research (ANS, CNS et al.)
- Joint ANS/ASME Conference on Design, Construction and Operation of Nuclear Power Plants (ANS & ASME)
- Symposium on Thermodynamics of Nuclear Materials (IUPAC)
- International Topical Meeting on Fuel Reprocessing and Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- 9th International Symposium on Uranium Supply and Demand and Related Technical and Policy Issues (Uranium Institute)
- 5th International Meeting on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, et al.)
- Executive Conference on the Decontamination of Power Plant Reactors: Costs, Benefits and Consequences (ANS)
- Conference on Robotics and Remote Handling in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CSME & ANS)
- 26th Annual Radiation Protection Course (AECL)
- Seminar on Remote Handling Equipment for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities (IAEA, OECD NEA)
- International Conference on Occupational Radiation Safety in Mining (CNA, EMR Canada, AECB)
- International Workshop on Irradiated Fuel Storage - Operating Experience and Development Programs (Ontario hydro, EPRI)
- International Symposium on the Implementation of IAEA Codes of Practice and Safety Guides for Nuclear Power Plants (IAEA)
- Joint Meeting of ANS, AIF and ENS
The Unfashionable Side: Solar Stock Available
by Chuck Wood
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Editorial: Bells, Whistles and Black Boxes
Peter Stevens-Guille Elected CNS President
Perspective: The Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office
by B. Franklin
The RMC SLOWPOKE-2 / Le Réacteur SLOWPOKE-2 du RMC
by/par RMS Staff
FYI
- CANDU Pressure Tubes - The Implications of G-16 (D. Mosey)
- Joint Studies Agreement Signed (U of Toronto)
- Bruce Unit 6 Critical
- Dan Meneley Goes East
- Occupational Exposure Levels Questioned Again (AIF)
- SLOWPOKE-3 to be Built
CNS News
- CNS Annual Report 1983-84
- Saskatoon Conference Report
- Containment Design Conference Report
- CNS Simulation Symposium Report
- Interfaith Program for Public Awareness of Nuclear Issues (IPPANI)
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- International Meeting on Fuel Reprocessing and Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- 5th International Meeting on Thermal Nuclear Reactor Safety (ENS, CNS, ANS, et al.)
- Conference on Structural Engineering in Operating Nuclear Facilities (ASCE)
- Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
- International Conference on Robotics and Remote Handling in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, CSME & ANS)
- International Conference on Occupational Radiation Safety in Mining (CNA, EMR Canada, AECB)
- Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (ASME et al)
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Methods and Applications - Call for Papers (ANS, CNS et al.)
- Second National Topical meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications - Call for Papers (ANS, CNS)
- 25th Annual International Conference of the CNA and 6th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA, CNS)
The Unfashionable Side: Neutron Registry Proposed
by Chuck Wood
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Editorial: Quiet Moves in the Right Direction
Perspective: CFFTP Activities 1983-84: Highlights
Tube Failure at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
by D. Mosey
FYI
- New Ontario Hydro Chairman
- Pickering Retubing Progress
- IAEA to Establish International Nuclear Safety Group
- Neutron Dosimeter Developed
- Highlights of IAEA's Annual Report for 1983
CNS Division Update
- CNS Radwaste Conference Postponed to 1986
CNS Branch Programs
- Ottawa
Conferences and Meetings
- International Conference on Occupational Radiation Safety in Mining (CNA, EMR Canada, AECB)
- Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
- Symposium on New technologies in Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control (USNRC, EPRI)
- 1st International Conference on Fusion Reactor Materials (AESJ)
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Methods and Applications - Call for Papers (ANS, CNS et al.)
- Symposium on Radioactive Waste Management (ANS et al)
- Second National Topical meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications - Call for Papers (ANS, CNS)
- 87th Annual Meeting and Exposition, with Special Session on Fission Product Behaviour in Oxide Fuel (ACS)
- 5th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (KNS)
- 25th Annual International Conference of the CNA and 6th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA, CNS)
The Unfashionable Side: Disposable Reactor Faces licensing Problems
by Chuck Wood
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Editorial: Faith in Interfaith
Perspective: Microcomputers and Nuclear Safety Analysis
by D.R. Pendergast
CNS Division Update
- CNS Remote handling Conference Report
by D. Mosey
Conferences and Meetings
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Methods and Applications - Call for Papers (ANS, CNS et al.)
- Workshop on Radioactive Waste Management (CRPA)
- Second National Topical meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (ANS, CNS)
- 25th Annual International Conference of the CNA and 6th Annual Conference of the CNS (CNA, CNS)
- International Symposium on Nuclear Analytical Chemistry - Call for Papers
- International Topical Meeting on Computer Applications for Nuclear Power Plant Operation and Control (Dalhousie U)
- International Topical Meeting on High Level Nuclear Waste Management (ANS, CNS)
- 3rd International Conference on Nuclear Technology Transfer - Call for Papers (SNS, ANS, ENS)
The Unfashionable Side: Back to Babbage
by Ernest Worthing
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Editorial: Questions of Ethics
Perspective: Observations from the Canadian Nuclear Program from the Canadian Nuclear Society
by J. Hewitt & P. Stevens-Guille
The Moral and Ethical Dilemma of Nuclear Technology: Is Faith the Critical Ingredient?
by J.S. Nathwani
FYI
- Ontario Reactor Update (Ontario Hydro)
- London Nuclear Defends CAN-DECON
- ANS Source Term Committee Reports (ANS)
- ICSU Concludes Nuclear Waste Disposal is Safe (Science)
- AECL Lab for Indonesia (S. Salaff)
- Fusion Blanket Program Launched
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto
CNS News
- The Agreement of Cooperation Between the Canadian Nuclear Society and the Chinese Nuclear Society
Conferences and Meetings
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Methods and Applications (ANS, CNS et al.)
- International Symposium on Food Irradiation Processing (IAEA)
- Seminar on Speciation of Fission Products in the Environment (EC)
- 11th Simulation Symposium on Reactor Dynamics and Plant Control - Call for Papers (CNS)
- Second National Topical meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (ANS, CNS)
- CNS 6th Annual Conference - Call for Papers (CNS)
- Canadian Radiation Protection Association Annual Meeting (CRPA)
- International Topical Meeting on Computer Applications for Nuclear Power Plant Operation and Control (Dalhousie U)
- International Topical Meeting on High Level Nuclear Waste Management (ANS, CNS)
- 3rd Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's Nuclear Industry - Call for Participants (CNS, CNA, CIC, AECL et al)
The Unfashionable Side: Strictly for the Birds
by Ernest Worthing
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Editorial: Orwell Plus One
Technical Supplement: Analysis of the Pressure Tube Failure at Pickering NGS A Unit 2
by G.J. Field (OH), J.Y. Dunn, B.A. Cheadle (AECL)
Perspective: An Overview of China's Nuclear Power Development
by J. Shengjie
FYI
- Rick Bonalumi in Hospital
- Dan Meneley Receives International Appointment
- John Hewitt Joins Submarine Firm
- Sligl Joins EMR
- Maritime Nuclear Reduces Expenditures (Maritime Nuclear)
- AECL Lays Off 540
- AECL Radiochemical Reorganized
- Graphite Moderated Reactor Designed at WNRE
- AECL Develops New Research Reactor Concept (AECL)
- CANDU LOCA Study Completed for AECB
- USSR Allows Inspection of Nuclear Installations
- TMI-2 Core Hotter than Calculated (Nuclear Engineering International)
- Waste management Consultation Program Announced (AECL)
- CNS 5th Annual Conference Proceedings Published
CNS News
- Midyear Report from the CNS President, by P. Stevens-Guille
- CNS Conference Preview, by F. Boyd
CNS Branch Programs
- Report on the New Brunswick Branch-in-Formation Meeting, by P. Stevens-Guille
- Ottawa Branch Hears About Tomography, by F. McDonnell, J. Howieson
Conferences and Meetings
- International Meeting on Advances in Nuclear Engineering Computational Methods (ANS, ENS, et al.)
- 11th Simulation Symposium on Reactor Dynamics and Plant Control (CNS)
- 2nd European Community Conference on Radioactive Waste Management and Disposal (EC)
- Second National Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (ANS, CNS)
- Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
- 3rd Review of the NPT - A Time for Reassessment: Non-Proliferation and Global Security (York U)
- International Symposium on Advances in Nuclear Power Plant Availability, Maintainability and Operation (IAEA)
- CNS 6th Annual Conference (CNS)
- ANS Annual Conference (ANS)
- 1985 International Energy Workshop (IIASA)
- International Topical Meeting on Computer Applications for Nuclear Power Plant Operation and Control (ANS, ENS, CNS)
- 27th Annual Radiation Protection Course (AECL)
- ENC '86 (ENS, ANS)
The Unfashionable Side: Telephonic Etiquette
by Ernest Worthing
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Editorial: Arms and Diversions
Technical Supplement: Operating Experience with Ontario Hydro's Irradiated Fuel Bays
by C.R. Frost (OH)
Perspective: Ethics and the Nuclear Industry: The Face in the Mirror
by S.G. Horton
FYI
- Darlington Debate - Report and Comment (J. Marczak, E. Hampton)
- SLOWPOKE Operator Required (Queen's University)
- Carbon-14 Dust Found at Pickering
- AECL and Romania Sign marketing Agreement
- AECL Strike Settled
- CAN-DECON IGA Problems Overcome (London Nuclear)
CNS News
- Year End Report from the CNS President, by P. Stevens-Guille
Conferences and Meetings
- CNS 6th Annual Conference (CNS)
- 7th International Conference on Zirconium in the Nuclear Industry (ASM)
- 11th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Plasmas (Varennes Tokamak Group)
- International Nuclear Reactor Decommissioning Conference (USNRC)
- International Topical Meeting on Computer Applications for Nuclear Power Plant Operation and Control (ANS, ENS, CNS)
- International Meeting on Advances in Nuclear Engineering Computational Methods (ANS, ENS, et al.)
- International Topical Meeting on High Level Nuclear Waste Disposal (ANS, CNS)
- 3rd International Conference on Nuclear Technology Transfer (SNS, ENS, ANS)
- 3rd Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's Nuclear Industry (CNS, CNS, CIC, AECL, et al.)
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Thermal Reactor Safety (ANS, ENS, CNS, JAES, KNS)
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Fuel Management (ANS, CNS, EPRI)
- Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance (ANS, CNS, ENS, JAES)
The Unfashionable Side: Down the Tubes
by Ernest Worthing
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Editorial: Interesting Times
Technical Supplement: Engineering Applications of Current Microcomputer Software Packages
by W.J. Garland (MacU), B. Moll (Esso Petroleum Canada)
Joe Howieson Elected CNS President
Perspective: A View from the Rocking Chair
by D.A. Meneley
Three Mile Island Revisited
by N. Craik
FYI
- Tenure Stream Position in Nuclear Engineering (UoT)
- AECL Cuts Budget and Protests Heard
- Pickering - One Unit Down, One Unit Delayed
- Canada and Turkey Sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
- WR-1 Shut Down (AECL)
- Ontario hydro Strike Cost $30 million
- Douglas Point Rejected by Ontario Hydro
- Nova Scotia Committee Appointed as Recommended by McCleave
- COG Evolves (AECL)
- New Agreement Between Canada, Euratom Signed
- CNS Proceedings Available
- Recommendations on Lepreau II Released (Environment Canada)
- AECL and Hydro-Québec Sign Cobalt-60 Contract (AECL)
- OECD Nuclear generation Grew at 18.7% in 1984 (OECD NEA)
- $40 Million Lab Contract in Indonesia (AECL)
CNS News
- CNS President's Message, by J. Howieson
- CNS Council 1985-86
- CNS/CNA Conference Report
- Bulletin Editor Receives CNS Award
- Canada in INCONTT III Conference
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto
Conferences and Meetings
- International Topical Meeting on Computer Applications for Nuclear Power Plant Operation and Control (ANS, ENS, CNS)
- International Topical Meeting on High Level Nuclear Waste Disposal (ANS, CNS)
- Annual Information Meeting of the Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Research Program
- Executive Conference on TMI-2: A Learning Experience (ANS)
- 3rd International Conference on Nuclear Technology Transfer (INCONTT-III) (SNS, ENS, ANS)
- 3rd Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's Nuclear Industry (CNS, CNS, CIC, AECL, et al.)
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Thermal Reactor Safety (ANS, ENS, CNS, JAES, KNS)
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Fuel Management (ANS, CNS, EPRI)
- Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance (ANS, CNS, ENS, JAES)
- Second International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- International Conference on Water Chemistry and Materials Performance in Nuclear Reactors (CNS)
The Unfashionable Side: Conference Season
by Ernest Worthing
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Editorial: Of Gophers and Railways
Perspective: Brief to the Ontario Select Committee on Energy on the Future of Nuclear Power in Canada
Address to the CNS Officers' Seminar
by T. Claridge (Globe and Mail)
FYI
- Control Board Withholds Operating Licence
- Ontario Select Committee on Energy Hearings Underway
- IPPANI Report Issued (CNA)
- Oil Consumption Falls due to Nuclear Power (AIF)
CNS Division Update
- Call for Nominations for the 1986 NSED Executive
Conferences and Meetings
- Joint Meeting of the ANS and AIF
- International Conference and Exhibition on Fatigue, Corrosion Cracking, Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis (ASM, ANS)
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Thermal Reactor Safety (ANS, CNS, ENS)
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Fuel Management (ANS, CNS, EPRI)
- International Symposium on Siting, Design and Construction of Underground Repositories for Radioactive Wastes (IAEA)
- CNA Seminar on Opportunities in Small and Medium Power Reactors
- Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance (ANS, CNS, ENS, JAES)
- 7th Annual Conference of the CNS - Call for Papers
- 4th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems (ICENES 4) (SNS, ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ, IAEA, USSR AS)
- Second International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- International Conference on Waste Management and Decontamination and Decommissioning (ANS, CNS, USDOE)
- Topical Conference on CANDU Fuel (CNS)
- 2nd CNS International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Engineering
- International Conference on Water Chemistry and Materials Performance in Nuclear Reactors (CNS)
The Unfashionable Side: Weighty Matters
by Ernest Worthing
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Editorial: Before it goes into the Birdcage
Perspective: The IPPANI Hearings: "Canada's Involvement in Nuclear Arms"
Address to the CNS Officers' Seminar
by T. Claridge (Globe and Mail)
FYI
- Ontario Study Sees uncertain Outlook for Nuclear Power
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto branch: New Executive
Conferences and Meetings
- Symposium on Advanced Nuclear Services (CNA)
- International ANS/ENS Topical Meeting on Thermal Reactor Safety (ANS, CNS, ENS)
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Fuel Management (ANS, CNS, EPRI)
- Symposium on Radioactive Waste Management (ANS, EPRI)
- CNA Seminar on Opportunities in Small and Medium Power Reactors
- Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance (ANS, CNS, ENS, JAES)
- International Topical Meeting on Advances in Human Factors in Nuclear Power Systems (ANS, ENS)
- 7th Annual Meeting of the CRPA
- 4th Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
- CNA 26th Annual International Conference
- 7th Annual Conference of the CNS
- 4th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems (ICENES 4) (SNS, ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ, IAEA, USSR AS)
- Second International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- International Topical Meeting on Waste Management and Decontamination and Decommissioning (ANS, CNS, USDOE)
- International Topical Meeting on the Operability of Nuclear Power Systems in Normal and Adverse Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on CANDU Fuel (CNS)
- 2nd CNS International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Engineering
- International Conference on Water Chemistry and Materials Performance in Nuclear Reactors (CNS)
The Unfashionable Side: Emergency Planning
by Ernest Worthing
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Editorial: Guilt by Association?
Perspective: Impressions of Nuclear Plant Design and Construction Methods in Japan
by P. Stevens-Guille
FYI
- Retubing Progress at Pickering
- Darlington Cancellation Possible, not Probable
- AECB Notified of MAPLE-X
- Pt Lepreau has Outstanding Year
- Nuclear Power Prospects Sound: OECD
- Safe Radwaste Disposal Predicted
CNS News
- Membership in CNS/SNC Considered Conflict of Interest by AECB Executive
- Separate Incorporation of the CNS/SNC
- Letter to CNS President Joe Howieson from AECB President Jon Jennekens, 85-12-16
PRV
by D.A. Meneley
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto: Fusion Fuels and Fusion Bombs. Any Connection?
CNS Division Update
- Nuclear Science and Engineering Division: Election of the 1986 NSED Executive - Candidates
Conferences and Meetings
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Fuel Management (ANS, CNS, EPRI)
- CNA Symposium on Small Reactor Opportunities
- International Symposium on Optimization of Radiation Protection (IAEA)
- CNA/CNS Nuclear Engineering Student Conference
- Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance (ANS, CNS, ENS, JAES)
- 12th Simulation Symposium on Reactor Dynamics and Plant Control (CNS)
- CNA 26th Annual International Conference
- CNS 7th Annual Conference (CNS)
- Symposium on Advanced Nuclear Services (CNA)
- 4th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems (SNS, CNS, ANS)
- 2nd International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- ANS International Topical Meeting on Waste Management and Decontamination and Decommissioning
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics and Safety (ANS, EPRI, USNRC, CNS)
- International Topical Meeting on the Operability of Nuclear Power Systems in Normal and Adverse Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on CANDU Fuel (CNS)
- CNS 2nd International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Engineering
- Water Chemistry & Materials Performance Conference (CNS)
- Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
The Unfashionable Side: Military Operations
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: Future Directions
Perspective: Response to Tom Claridge
by M. Keillor
Technical Supplement: Safety and Licensing Philosophy and Experience at Ontario Hydro Nuclear Generating Stations
by W. Lee (Ontario Hydro)
PRV
Conferences and Meetings
- 12th Simulation Symposium on Reactor Dynamics and Plant Control (CNS)
- International Symposium on the Total Risk and Benefit Impact of Energy Alternatives (U of Waterloo)
- Uranium Mine Radiation Safety Course (CIRS)
- CNA 26th Annual International Conference
- CNS 7th Annual Conference (CNS)
- Symposium on Advanced Nuclear Services (CNA)
- 4th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems (ICENES 4) (SNS, CNS, ANS)
- 2nd International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- ANS International Topical Meeting on Waste Management and Decontamination and Decommissioning
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics and Safety (ANS, EPRI, NRC, CNS)
- International Topical Meeting on the Operability of Nuclear Power Systems in Normal and Adverse Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on CANDU Fuel (CNS)
- CNS 2nd International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Engineering
- Water Chemistry & Materials Performance Conference (CNS)
The Unfashionable Side: The Year Ahead
by E. Worthing
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Editorial: Chernobyl
Perspective: Nuclear research in Indonesia
by S. Salaff
Technical Supplement: On-Power Containment Integrity Monitoring in CANDU Multi-Unit Stations
by G.D. Zakaib (Ontario Hydro)
The Chernobyl Reactor Accident
FYI
- New Test Facility at Chalk River
- Westinghouse to Test Submarine Reactor System
- Mathematics and Physics of Neutron Radiography
CNS News
- Nuclear Journal of Canada to Appear March '87
- Nuclear Science and Engineering Division Executive Election
- 12th Simulation on Reactor Dynamics and Plant Control - Conference Report
- Some Afterthought to the 12th Simulation Symposium
Electricity Planning in Ontario - A Brief to the Select Committee on Energy (submitted by CNS)
PRV: "The Charm of Nuclear Power"
CNS Branch Programs
- Ottawa: Chernobyl
- Toronto: The Reality of Nuclear Accidents: What Canada's CANDU Won't Do
Conferences and Meetings
- 2nd International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management (CNS, ANS)
- International Topical Meeting on Waste Management and Decontamination and Decommissioning (ANS, CNS, USDOE)
- Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics and Safety (ANS, EPRI, NRC, CNS)
- International Topical Meeting on the Operability of Nuclear Power Systems in Normal and Adverse Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on CANDU Fuel (CNS)
- CNS 2nd International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Engineering
- Water Chemistry & Materials Performance Conference (CNS)
- International Topical Meeting on Remote Systems and Robotics in Hostile Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry (ANS, CNS)
- Canadian Engineering Centennial Convention (CNS, CSME)
- 14th International Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Conference (IEEE, CNS, ASQC)
- CNA 27th Annual International Conference and CNS 8th Annual Conference (CNS)
- Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Risk Management (SNS, ENS, ANS, CNS, et al)
- International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
The Unfashionable Side: Darlington, I Presume
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: A Lesson from Chernobyl
Perspective: Ethics and Energy
by T. Dowell
Technical Supplement: The Chemistry of Iodine
by J. Paquette and W.C.H. Kupferschmidt (AECL)
FYI
- Uranium Notes (R.T. Williams)
- Darlington Goes Ahead, with Safety Review (Min. of Energy)
- Bruce-2 Restarts (AECB)
- C-E Wins Korea Contract
- Iodine Pills to be Distributed to Nuclear Plant Areas in Ontario
- OECD Nuclear Generation Increases (OECD NEA)
- CAN-DECON Cleared by Latest Tests (Nucleonics Week)
- New Democrats Launch Post-Chernobyl Nuclear Inquiry (NDP)
- De-Voe Holbein Launch Decontamination Process (Nuclear Engineering Int'l)
CNS News
- CNS Annual Conference - Session Reports
PRV: Chernobyl Estimates
CNS Division Update
- Call for Nominations to NSED Executive
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto: Branch Financial Statement (J.V. Marczak)
Conferences and Meetings
- International Symposium on Nuclear Materials Safeguards (IAEA)
- Annual Conference of the ANS and Atomic Industrial Forum
- Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (ASME, IEEE)
- UN Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
- International Topical Meeting on Remote Systems and Robotics in Hostile Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry (ANS, CNS)
- ANS Topical Meeting on Anticipated and Abnormal Transients in Nuclear Power Plants (ANS, EPRI)
- CNA Seminar on Integrated Information Management (CNA, CNS)
- Canadian Engineering Centennial Convention (CNS, CSME)
- 14th International Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Conference (IEEE, CNS, ASQC)
- CNA 27th Annual International Conference and CNS 8th Annual Conference (CNS)
- International Meeting on Nuclear power Plant Operation (ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ)
- Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Risk Management (SNS, ENS, ANS, CNS, et al)
- International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
- Third Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and isotopic Applications (CNS, ANS)
The Unfashionable Side: Proposed Co-operative R&D and Marketing Program
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: Situations Vacant
Perspective: Nuclear Energy After Chernobyl
by D.A. Meneley
Technical Supplement: Full-Scale testing of Primary Heat Transport Pumpsets and Components
by R.T. Hartlen (Ontario Hydro Research Division)
FYI
- Canada Signs Nuclear Safety Agreements (EMR)
- Uranium Supply Below Demand (OECD NEA)
- CANDU 300 R&D Funded (CANDU Update)
- Dounreay Inquiry Anecdote (CANDU Update)
- Swedish Radiation Safety levels Questioned (NY Times)
CNS News
- CNS Radwaste Conference Report (E. Rosinger)
- CNS Water Chemistry Conference Report (D. Barber)
- CNS Fuel Conference Report (P. Fehrenbach)
- CNS Officers Seminar Report
- CNS Proceedings Published
PRV: The Need for CANDU PRA (D. McArthur)
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto Branch Executive (J.V. Marczak)
- Central Lake Ontario Branch Hold First Meeting
Conferences and Meetings
- 1987 CNS/CNA Student Conference
- International Topical Meeting on Remote Systems and Robotics in Hostile Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry (ANS, CNS)
- CNA Seminar on Integrated Information Management (CNA, CNS)
- Conference on Health Effects of Low Dose Ionizing Radiation - Recent Advances and their Applications (BNES)
- International Symposium on the Back End of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle - Strategies and Options (IAEA, OECD NEA)
- Canadian Engineering Centennial Convention (CNS, CSME)
- 14th International Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Conference (IEEE, CNS, ASQC)
- 6th International Meeting on Radiation Processing
- Annual Meeting of ANS
- CNA 27th Annual International Conference and CNS 8th Annual Conference (CNS)
- International Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Operation (ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ)
- Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety and Risk Assessment (SNS, ENS, ANS, CNS, et al)
- 1987 International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
- Third Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and isotopic Applications (CNS, ANS)
The Unfashionable Side: The Day an Analyst was Elected Premier
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: Ontario Public Policy
Perspective: Energy and Safety
by E. Siddall
FYI
- Ken Hare to Investigate Ontario Nuclear Safety (Ont. Min. of Energy)
- Radwaste Task Force Appointed (EMR Canada)
- W.B. Lewis Dies (CANDU Update)
- New Energy / Environment Committee Formed (Gov't of Canada)
CNS News
- New editor for Bulletin
PRV: The End of the Chain (K. Weaver)
CNS Division Update
- NSED Election
CNS Branch Programs
- New Brunswick (J.-F. Lafortune)
- Ottawa (T. Jamieson)
- Toronto (G. Archinoff)
Conferences and Meetings
- International Marketing Seminar (CNA)
- Symposium on Prolongation of the Age of Nuclear Installations (OECD NEA)
- 1987 CNS/CNA Student Conference
- International Topical Meeting on Remote Systems and Robotics in Hostile Environments (ANS, CNS)
- International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry (ANS, CNS)
- Workshop on Chemical Reactivity of Oxide Fuel and Fission Product Release (CEGB, CNS)
- Seminar on Integrated Information Management (CNA, CNS)
- CNS Simulation Symposium (CNS)
- Canadian Engineering Centennial Convention (CNS, CSME)
- 14th International Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Conference (IEEE, CNS, ASQC)
- Nuclear Power Plant Aging and Life Extension (ASM, CNS)
- CNA 27th Annual International Conference and CNS 8th Annual Conference (CNS)
- International Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Operation (ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ)
- Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety and Risk Assessment (SNS, ENS, ANS, CNS, et al)
- International Conference on CANDU Maintenance (CNS, CNA)
- 1987 International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
- Third Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (CNS, ANS)
The Unfashionable Side: Special to the CNS Bulletin: Deus ex Machina
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: "Dimensions"
Perspective: Dr. W. Bennett Lewis - A Tribute
by W.G. Morison, J.S. Foster and J. Nathwani
The James Clayton Lecture - Some Highlights of Experience and Engineering of High-Power Heavy-Water-Moderated Nuclear Reactors (April 10 1959)
by Dr. W. B. Lewis, CBE
Technical Supplement: The Chernobyl Accident: A Review and Assessment of Reactor Dynamics Aspects of the Event
by J.C. Luxat (Ontario Hydro)
FYI
- Former AECL President Lorne Gray Dies
- Sizewell Report published
- Nuclear liability Act Challenged (Energy Probe)
- Ontario Nuclear Safety Review Seeks Input (ONSR)
- CANDU Wins Engineering Award
Letters to the Editor (E. Siddall, K. Weaver)
CNS News
- Risk Assessment Seminar Report (J. Nathwani)
- Nuclear (Chemical) Position Available
PRV: Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (K. Weaver)
CNS Branch Programs
- New Brunswick (J.-F. Lafortune)
- Ottawa (T. Jamieson)
- Toronto: Solar Neutrino D2O Detector (J. Marczak, E. Hampton)
- Decommissioning Seminar Report (B. Rouben)
- Toronto Branch Institute's CNS Scientific Excellence Award (J. Marczak, E. Hampton)
Conferences and Meetings
- CNS Simulation Symposium (CNS)
- Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
- Canadian Engineering Centennial Convention (CNS, CSME)
- 14th International Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Conference (IEEE, CNS, ASQC)
- Uranium Mine Radiation Course (CIRS)
- Nuclear Power Plant Aging and Life Extension (ASM, CNS)
- CNA 27th Annual International Conference and CNS 8th Annual Conference (CNS)
- International Workshop on Mechanisms of Irradiation Creep and Growth (AECL, UKAEA, OH, CNS)
- International Symposium on Safety Aspects of Aging and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants (IAEA)
- International Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Operation (ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ)
- Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety and Risk Assessment (SNS, ENS, ANS, CNS, et al)
- 6th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (Chinese Nuclear Society, ANS)
- McMaster University Symposium on Nuclear Science and Engineering (CNS, MacU)
- Workshop on Advanced Topics in CANDU Reactor Thermalhydraulics (MacU)
- International Conference on CANDU Maintenance (CNS, CNA)
- 1987 International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
- Third Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (CNS, ANS)
The Unfashionable Side: Special to the CNS Bulletin: Deus ex Machina part II
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: How Good Are the Data?
Technical Supplement: Human Performance in Ontario hydro Nuclear Stations
by G. Thompson, I. Walker (Ontario Hydro)
FYI
- First Plasma at Varennes
- Bruce 8 Starts Up (CANDU Update)
- Uranium Production in Canada (R.T. Whillans)
- Jennekens Appointed Head of IAEA Safeguards (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- IAEA Expands nuclear Safety Program (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- OSART Team to Visit Pickering
- USSR Abandons Chernobyl -5 and -6 (Nucleonics Week)
- AECL Receives Space Shuttle Contract (CANDU Update)
- AECL Celebrates Anniversaries Throughout 1987 (AECL Labstracts)
- "Stable" Isotopes Considered in Medicine (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- WHO Supports Food Irradiation (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- Hiroshima Researchers Devise Chernobyl Study (Nature)
- Toronto Centre for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
CNS News
- Letter to Federal Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Marcel Masse (N. Yousef, CNS President)
- Letter in reply from Federal Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Marcel Masse
PRV: The Need for CANDU PRA (II) (D. McArthur)
CNS Division Update
- Results of the 1987 NSED Elections
CNS Branch Programs
- Toronto (J. Marczak, E. Hampton)
- Central Lake Ontario Branch (D.F. Meraw)
Book Review: Fallout from Chernobyl, by L. Ray Silver (D. Mosey)
Conferences and Meetings
- CNA 27th Annual International Conference and CNS 8th Annual Conference (CNS)
- International Workshop on Mechanisms of Irradiation Creep and Growth (AECL, UKAEA, OH, CNS)
- International Workshop on Nuclear Robotic Techniques and Applications, Present and Future (UKDTI, CESTA, MITI)
- Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety and Risk Assessment (SNS, ENS, ANS, CNS, et al)
- International Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Operation (ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ)
- 3rd McMaster University Symposium on Nuclear Science and Engineering (CNS, MacU)
- 2nd Workshop on Advanced Topics in CANDU Reactor Thermalhydraulics (MacU)
- 1987 International Decommissioning Symposium (US DOE, IAEA, OECD NEA)
- Chernobyl: Implications for Illinois (Illinois Dept of Nuclear Safety)
- Symposium on the Transportation of Radioactive Materials (CNA)
- International Conference on CANDU Maintenance (CNS, CNA)
- 1987 International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
- International Conference on the Man-Machine Interface in the Nuclear Industry (IAEA, OECD NEA, CEC)
- Safety of Next Generation Power Reactors (ANS, USDOE, ENS, AESJ, CNS, IAEA, OECD NEA)
- Third Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (CNS, ANS)
The Unfashionable Side: A bas les clochards!
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: The Politics of Food Irradiation
Perspective: Nuclear Regulation
by J. Jennekens
Technical Supplement: Emergency Operating Procedures Based on Thermodynamic State
by R. Colquhoun (R. Colquhoun Associates), A.R. Johnson, J.F. McCallum, D.F. Weeks (NBEPC)
FYI
- Chernobyl Health Effects Studied (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- Mining Hazards Compared (Nuclear Energy)
- Global Radiation Monitoring Program, Guidelines Planned (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- CANDU 300 BOT Deal Proposed for Pt Lepreau 2 (Nuclear Engineering International)
- AECB Completes Review of Chernobyl Accident (AECB)
- Bruce "A" Shut in May for Emergency Air Filter Retrofit
- SLOWPOKE Modification Extends Core Life (AECL)
- Federal Energy Policy Review Underway (CP)
- Ontario Emergency Planning Review Group Seeks Input (Solicitor General of Ontario)
- Basic Safety Principles for Reactors Being Formulated (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- Fish Farm Using Nuclear Heat Opened (Ontario Ministry of Energy)
- EC Proposes Radiation Intervention Levels (Nucleonics Week)
- Yellow Book Lowers Nuclear Capacity Projections by 40-50% (OECD NEA)
Letters to the Editor
- How Good Are the Data? (D. Mosey)
CNS Division Update
- 13th Annual Reactor Simulation Symposium - Conference Report (N.J. Spinks)
CNS Branch Programs
- Central Lake Ontario Branch (D.F. Meraw)
- Toronto: AMPS - A Special Purpose Nuclear Electric Plant, by J. Hewitt (G.J. Sullivan)
- Toronto: Reactor Accident Review, by D. Mosey (K. Weaver)
Book Review: The Civilized Engineer, by Samuel Florman (K. Weaver)
Conferences Reports
- International Containment Conference Report (J. Hopwood)
- CEGB Workshop on Chemical Reactivity of Oxide Fuel and Fission Product Release Report (C. Frost)
Conferences and Meetings
- International Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Operation (ANS, CNS, ENS, AESJ)
- International Topical Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Risk Management (SNS, ENS, ANS, CNS, et al)
- Technical Committee Meeting on Uranium Resources and Geology of North America IAEA)
- Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
- 3rd McMaster University Symposium on Nuclear Science and Engineering (CNS, MacU)
- 2nd Workshop on Advanced Topics in CANDU Reactor Thermalhydraulics (MacU)
- Uranium Mine Radiation Safety Course (CIRS)
- Symposium on the Transportation of Radioactive Materials (CNA)
- International Conference on CANDU Maintenance (CNS, CNA)
- 1987 International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
- Safety of Next Generation Power Reactors (ANS, USDOE, ENS, AESJ, CNS, IAEA, OECD NEA)
- Third Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (CNS, ANS)
- International Symposium on the Feedback of Operational Safety Experience from Nuclear Power Plants (IAEA, OECD NEA)
- CNA 28th Annual International Conference and CNS 9th Annual Conference (CNS)
- Symposium on Uranium and Electricity - The Complete Nuclear Fuel Cycle (CNS)
- International Conference on Thermal Reactor Safety (SFEN, CNS)
The Unfashionable Side: The Epistemology Caper
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: A Dangerous Thing?
Editorial: The House that Isaac Built
Perspective: Fallout from Chernobyl
by L.R. Silver
FYI
- Uranium Notes (R.T. Whillans)
- Pickering-1 Goes Critical after Complete Retubing
- Challenge to Nuclear Liability Act Dismissed
- Ottawa to Approve Food Irradiation on Case-by-Case Basis (Government of Canada)
- NPD to be Shut Permanently (Ontario Hydro)
- SLOWPOKE Heating Reactor Starts Up
- Reactor Ageing Draws Attention of Experts (IAEA Newsbriefs)
- ONSR Completes Receiving Submissions
Letters to the Editor
- Risk Assessment (D. Meneley)
CNS News
- President's Message (I. Itzkovitch)
- CNS President's 1986/87 Report (N. Yousef)
- Dr. Irwin Itzkovitch New CNS President
- CNS Phone and Fax Established
CNS Branch Programs
- Golden Horseshoe Branch (B. Garland)
- Toronto Branch Executive (J. Marczak)
Book Reviews
The Wisdom of Science: Its Relevance to Culture and Religion, by Robert Hanbury Brown (K. Weaver)
How Safe? - Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Beyond, by James Megaw (D. Mosey)
Conferences Reports
- The Yellow Sou'wester Conference / Le Congrès du Suroît Jaune (H.W. Bonin)
Conferences and Meetings
- Symposium on the Transportation of Radioactive Materials (CNA)
- Workshop on Electrochemical Metallizing (U of T)
- International Conference on CANDU Maintenance (CNS, CNA)
- 1987 International Waste Management Conference (ASME, IAEA, ANS, CNS, et al)
- Radiation protection in Nuclear Energy (IAEA)
- Safety of Next Generation Power Reactors (ANS, USDOE, ENS, AESJ, CNS, IAEA, OECD NEA)
- Third Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (CNS, ANS)
- 4th Workshop on Analytical Chemistry Related to Canada's Nuclear History
- CNA 28th Annual International Conference and CNS 9th Annual Conference (CNS)
- 14th International Symposium on Effects of Radiation on Materials (ASTM)
- Symposium on Uranium and Electricity - The Complete Nuclear Fuel Cycle (CNS)
- International Conference on Thermal Reactor Safety (SFEN, CNS)
- 3rd International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Thermal Hydraulics and Operations (CNS, KNS)
The Unfashionable Side: Threats of Agreement
by G. Bauer
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Message from the President
by K. Talbot
Editorials:
Something in the Air
On the Skids?
The Answer Lies in the ... Water?
A Guide to Nuclear Power Enquiries in Canada
by R. Furness
Perspective: The Case That Never Was: Sherlock Holmes' Views on Radioactive Waste
by L. Schemilt
Technical Supplement: Nondestructive Testing and Imaging Using Radiation Scattering
by E. Hussein (UNB)
Book Reviews
A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes, by Stephen hawking (K. Weaver)
Nucleus: The History of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, by Robert Bothwell (D. Mosey)
Losses of Off-Site Power at US Nuclear Power Plants, All Years Through 1987, by EPRI
CNS Branch News
- Ottawa: Executive 1988/89, Seminar Program (T. Jamieson)
- Toronto: Waste Disposal seminar, Nominations (E. Marczak)
- Position Available at McMaster
Conferences and Meetings
- Spectrum '88: International Topical Meeting on Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Management (ANS, USDOE, CNS)
- Short Course in Reactor Safety (CNS)
- International Conference on Thermal Reactor Safety (ENS, ANS, CNS)
- Tritium Safe Handling Course (CFFTP)
- 12th International Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research (IAEA)
- World Materials Conference (ASM)
- ANS International Meeting
- International Symposium on Safety Standards and Practices for NPP (IAEA)
- Conference on Nuclear Power Plant operation and Thermal Hydraulics (KNS, CNS)
- Conference on the Use of Elastomers and Polymers in the Nuclear Industry (CNS, D&M)
- 15th Annual Symposium on Waste Management '89 (ANS, ASME)
- International Conference on Availability Improvements in Nuclear Power Plants (SNS, CNS, IAEA, ENS)
- CNA / CNS Annual Meeting
- 5th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems (ANS, ENS, CNS)
- World Energy Conference: Energy for Tomorrow
- IAEA Seminar on Research reactors
- Specialist Meeting on "Leak before break" (CNS, OECD, NEA)
- 4th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics (KfK, ENS, ANS)
- International Waste Management Conference (ASME, ANS, CNS)
- 1989 Joint International Waste Management Conference (ASME, JSME, AESJ)
- Quality in Nuclear Power Plant Operation: Learning from Each Other
- International Conference on Availability in Nuclear Power Plants
The Unfashionable Side: Fahrenheit 212
by G. Bauer
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Guest Editorial: St-Basile: Firestorm of Change
by M. Rao
Editorials:
Who transports the container?
Return to Sender
From the Gallery
by R. Furness
Technical Notes:
- When the fog lifts, by R.J. Fluke
- The CANDU Owners Group - history and current status, by G. Field
Special Report - CNS submits brief to Select Committee
Technical Supplement: Application of Fission Product Release Studies to Fuel Failure Monitoring
by B.J. Lewis
Technical Supplement: Cutting Ontario Hydro CANDU Costs with Advanced In-core Fuel Management Techniques
by R. Giralico
Book Reviews:
"Subtle is the Lord ...": The Life and Science of Albert Einstein, by Abraham Pais
reviewed by K. Weaver
Red for Danger - A History of Railway Accidents and Railway Safety, by L.T.C. Rolt
reviewed by D. Mosey
Physics for Poets, by Robert H. March
reviewed by D. Mosey
Nuclear Energy: Unmasking the Mystery, 10th Report of the Standing Committee of Energy, Mines & Resources, Ottawa, Aug 1988
reviewed by K. Weaver
Conference Report: New Challenges: The 9th Annual CNS Conference, Winnipeg, June 1988
by H. Bonin
Conference Report: International symposium on zirconium
by E.G. Price and G.D. Moan
CNS Branch News
- Toronto: Executive 1988-89
- Call for nominations to NSED Executive
The Unfashionable Side: Jenkins' Nuclear War
by G. Bauer
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Editorials:
Russian Roulette
Cleared for Take-Off?
Sleeping Venom
From the Gallery:
The Political Agenda for '89 by C. Campbell, R. Furness, P. Gutteridge
Speakers' Corner: Speak Up or Shut Up
by T. Young
Technical Note: A Review of Quantitative Criteria for Demonstrating Nuclear Power Plant Design Adequacy
by K. Dinnie
Background: An Introduction to CANDU Nuclear Fuel
by K. Weaver
Eyepiece: The Affair of Two Cultural Corridors
by D. Mosey
Technical Supplement: Chemistry Research for the Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program
by A.C. Vikis, F. Garisto, R.J. Lemire, J. Paquette, N.H. Sagert, P.P.S. Saluja, S. Sunder, P. Taylor (AECL)
Book Reviews:
Mind, Heart, and Vision: Professional Engineering in Canada 1887 - 1987, by Norman R. Ball
reviewed by K. Weaver
Geometry and the Visual Arts, by Dan Pedoe
reviewed by D. Mosey
Statistics with Significantly Fewer Tears, by S.S. Cohen
reviewed by K. Weaver
The Radiological Accident in Goiania, by IAEA
The Lessons of Chernobyl are Important for All, by Valeri Legasov
Conference Report: A Korean Connection by K. Talbot
CNS Branch News
Ottawa Branch: AMPS Submarine Nuclear Power Plant Development
Toronto Branch: Excellence in Science Awards; Myths and the Media
Letters
Nuclear Energy not Credited by S. Friedman
Symposium ... seminar ... or booze-up? by J. Weller
The Unfashionable Side - Sleeping Dogs
by G. Bauer
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Editorials:
Yes, Minister
Hit Him Again, Baby
Church Opposes Sin
A Good Innings
From the Gallery:
Tritium Sales? by J. Crown
New U.S. Acid Rain law? by P. Gutteridge
Eyepiece: Number Crunching or Metal Bending?
by M. Gavin
Technical Note: Treading Warily with Safety Culture
by K. Weaver
Special Supplement: Managing the Present, Planning the Future
by R. Wong
Technical Supplement: The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Federal Regulation, Including Future Trends
by M.P. Measures (AECB)
Speakers' Corner: Victims of the Nuclear Debate
by R. Silver
CNS Branch News - Toronto Branch: Energy Minister Gives New Directions
Book Reviews:
Searching for Safety, by Aaron B. Wildavsky
reviewed by N. Lind
Engineer Through the Looking Glass, by Eric Laithwaite
reviewed by D. Mosey
The Unfashionable Side - A Capital Trend in Regulation
by E. Worthing
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Editorials:
In All Aspects Ready?
Low Temperature Fusion?
Leaky but Still Afloat
From the Gallery: In Splendid Isolation
by C. Campbell
Eyepiece: We've Achieved a Hell of a Lot
by B. Morrison
Speakers' Corner: Whelk Stalls and Shipping Lines
by D. Mosey
Technical Note: Risking the World's End
by J. Leslie
Technical Supplement: CANDU Advanced Plutonium Burner - The Canadian Response to the ALWR
by A.R. Dastur, A.C. Mao (AECL CANDU)
Background: An Introduction to Radiation
by W.M. Smith
Special Report: Nuclear Cost Enquiry - Summary of Findings
by D. Mosey
Book Reviews:
The Changing Impact of Science, edited by Joan Digby and Bob Brier
reviewed by R. Fluke
CNS News: The China CANDU Syndrome - special report
by K. Talbot
The Unfashionable Side - The Armitage Anemometer
by G. Bauer
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Guest Editorial: Con-Fusion
by T. Watson
Editorials:
Fifty Years On
The Relationship
The Most Expensive Assumption
President's Message
by E. Rosinger
Annual Conference: CNS Technical Sessions Reports
by P. Fehrenbach
Letters to the Editor on "Safety Culture"
by D. Meneley and K. Weaver
15th Annual Nuclear Simulation Symposium
Speakers' Corner: What is what is?
by K. Weaver
Technical Note: Minimizing the Risks of Human Performance
by H.E. Gould, I. Walker (Ontario Hydro)
Eyepiece: The Road to CANDU
by D. Hurst
The Unfashionable Side - The Case of the Computer and the Caledonian
by E. Worthing
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Editorials:
A New Lease on Life
A Fond Farewell
The Bulletin
A Revitalized Nuclear Program
Viewpoint: Time to Change our Image
by A.W.L. Segal
The Greenhouse Effect ... the real nuclear safety story?
by D. Pendergast
Who's Afraid of the Doomsday Argument?
by G.F. Schumm
Book Review:
The Social Impact of the Chernobyl Disaster, by David R. Marples
reviewed by R. Fluke
Letter to the Editor, by D.G. Hurst
Technical Supplement:
Inspection and Monitoring of CANDU Reactor Fuel Channels
by M.P. Dolby and G.N. Jarvis
CNS News
- President moves on
- Ottawa Branch
- Saskatchewan branch formed
- Toronto Branch activities
- Cold Fusion
- Busy year for N.B. Branch
- CNS expresses sympathy over École Polytechnique tragedy
- Two successful conferences
The Unfashionable Side - Early Morning Mamba
by G. Bauer
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Editorials:
Our Higher Purpose, by K. Bradley
A Need for Dialogue
Appreciation
Our new president
Letter: Mistaken Mamba, by J. Graham
Message du Président: Atteindre la maturité / Message from the President: Reaching maturity
par H.W. Bonin
Licensing Safety Critical Software
by G.H. Archinoff and R.A. Brown
Public Opinion and the Full Power of the Mind
by H.Y. Tammemagi
Conference Reports:
Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Conference, May 1990
by E. Price
CNS 11th Annual Conference, June 1990
by B. Rouben
The AECB Prepares for the Challenges of the 90s
by R.J.A. Lévesque, President, AECB
Book Reviews:
The Anti-Nuclear Game, by Gordon H.E. Sims
reviewed by A.W.L. Segal
The BEIR V Report
reviewed by D.K. Byers
CNS News
- Members honoured
- Darlington's Seventh Generation Monument
- Obituary: Ladislav Boruvka
The Unfashionable Side - Tunes of Glory
by Q. Vernon
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Editorials:
A Time of Challenge
Accolades to Organizers
A Notice and a Plea
Note du Président: / Message from the President
par/by H.W. Bonin
Conference Report:
Second International Conference on Containment Design and Operation
by D. Mosey
Introductory Remarks by W.G. Morison
Performance of Containment Systems for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Stations
by M.W. Jankowski and E. Yaremy, IAEA
Deep Geological Disposal - Four CNS Branches make presentations to FEARO's "scoping" hearings
by R. Steed, T. Jameison, F. Boyd, B. Rouben, S. Smith
The AECB View
Dose Limits to be Lowered
Book Reviews:
Reactor Accidents, by D. Mosey
reviewed by F. Boyd
Fission Product Processes in Reactor Accidents, edited by J.T. Rogers
Energy Alternatives: Benefits and Risks, edited by H.D. Sharma
CNS News
- Officers' Seminar
- Branch Activities
- News of Members - John Graham
- CNS Writes to Ontario Premier
- What the provincial throne speech said
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Editorials:
Domestic Program Essential
Their Future is Ours
Communication
Note du Président / Message from the President
par H.W. Bonin
Viewpoint: A Comment on the Spicer Commission
by D. Rozon
A Brief to the Citizens' Forum on Canada's Future from the Canadian Nuclear Society
Énoncé de Point de Vue de la Société Nucléaire Canadienne au Forum des Citoyens sur l'Avenir du Canada
Special Paper: The French Nuclear Power Program
by P. Lemoine, Électricité de France
Le programme nucléaire français
par P. Lemoine, Électricité de France
CNS/CNA Student Conference
Best Undergraduate Paper: An Ultrasonic System for the Monitoring of Two-Phase Flow Parameters in a Nuclear Power Plant Primary Heat Transport System
by B.L.G. Verbeck
Book Reviews:
Collapse of an Industry: Nuclear Power and the Contradictions of U.S. Policy, by John L. Campbell
Nuclear Power Development: Prospects in the 1990s, by Stanley M. Nealey
reviewed by R. Fluke
CNS News
- New CNS Award
- Ontario Premier Replies
- Romanian Society Formed
- News of Members: John Graham, Keith Nuttall, Bill Morison
- Branch News
- Membership
Keeping Your Fuel Cool - A Layman's Guide to Avoiding Meltdown
by R. Steed
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Editorials:
Consultation?
Avoiding the Unpleasant
Industry News: AECL Sells New Accelerator
Special Report: Chernobyl Revisited
- The International Chernobyl Project
- Chernobyl History
CNS/CNA Student Conference
Best Postgraduate Paper: A Preliminary Investigation of Fission Product Release Behaviour in SLOWPOKE-2 Reactors
by A.M.C. Harnden
Technical Note: New Dose Limits Proposed
Leukaemia Study: AECB issues report on childhood leukaemia around nuclear facilities
CNS News
- Fellows Class Created
- Branch News
- Annual Conference
- Annual Meeting
- Membership Survey
- News of Members: Dan Meneley, Roger Humphries, Ken Talbot, Ernie Siddall
- New president and council
- Regional Overpower Protection Training Course
- Scenes from the 1991 Conference
Miscellany
- Canadian Student Wins Physics Prize
- AECB Opens New Office in Saskatoon
- CNC Balance Sheet Jan 1 1991
- AECB Modifies Licence Fees
Rapport du fin d'année / Year End Report
par H.W. Bonin
Viewpoint: Nuclear Regulation in Canada and the U.S.A. - Perceptions of a User
by J. Graham
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Editorials:
Nuclear Phaseout
Eyepiece: There is a Solution to Siting Nuclear Wastes
by H. Inhaber
Twelfth Annual CNS Conference
by A. Wight
International: IAEA Proposes Safety Convention
Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Program
by D. Anderson
AECB Study Report: Tritium Releases and Birth Defects
by K. Johnson and J. Rouleau
Seminar Report: Fusion - Opportunities and Challenges
A Brief Look at Centre Canadien de Fusion Magnétique (CCFM)
by R. Bolton
Symposium Report: Electricity and the Environment - A Report on the Helsinki Symposium
by L.L. Bennett
Miscellany
- Another Parliamentary Review
- SaskPower - AECL Agreement
- Canadian Institute for Radiation Safety (CAIRS) Opens New lab
- AECL's Operating Station Support (OSS) Initiative
- Korean Regulators at AECB
- AECB Committees Survey Research
- Cernavoda Contract
- The Atomic Golf Ball
CNS News
- Branch News
- CNS/Société Française d'Énergie Nucléaire Exchange Program
- Retirements: Ken Smith and Jim Weller
Interview: Chernobyl: A Kiev Resident's View
by A.W.L. Segel
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Editorials:
Where Are We Going? Comments on the Ontario Hydro Demand/Supply Hearings
A Year of Anniversaries
Perceptions
Letter: Kiev May Have Been Lucky
by R. Smith
The Montreal Laboratory
by G.C. Laurence
Programme d'échange d'étudiants et de jeunes professionnels
Canadian Institute for Radiation Safety (CAIRS) Opens New Laboratory
Nuclear Power Safety: Reports from the International Conference on the Safety of Nuclear Power - Strategy for the Future
Ontario Hydro's Demand/Supply Hearings Update
AECL Research Adopts Continuous Quality Improvement
CNA Winter Meeting
CNS News
- New Educational Program
- The Deep River Science Academy, by A. Miller
- Obituary: Liberty Pease
- Branch News
- Chalk River Branch Presents Brief on Energy Policy
- Seminar: Science for Educators
Retrospective: The Formative Years of the CNS 1976 - 1984
by G.R. Howey, P.A. Ross-Ross and J.S. Hewitt
Book Review: Splitting the Atom, by Stephen Amidon
reviewed by K. Weaver
AECL Adopts Code of Conduct
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Editorials:
NPD - A Beginning
The Nuclear Debate: Observations on evolution of the nuclear debate - and lessons from it that might brighten the future
by J. Weller
Safety and Excellence: The Regulator's Perspective
by R.J.A. Lévesque and J.G. Waddington
Restoring Performance at Bruce 'A'
by K. Talbot
CANDU Life Extension Through Large Scale Fuel Channel Replacement
by B.R. Churchill
13th Annual Conference, St. John, N.B., Schedule of Scientific Sessions
Madame Curie: The Passion of Science
by S. Smith
Critique de livre: Introduction à la cinétique des réacteurs nucléaires, par Daniel Rozon
par B. Rouben
Book Review: Introduction à la cinétique des réacteurs nucléaires (Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Kinetics), by Daniel Rozon
by B. Rouben
CNS News
- Speaking with High School Students, by J. Cuttler
- Council Hits 100
- Branch News
- News of Members: Hugh Irvine, Brian Churchill and Nabila Yousef
Cohen Refutes Linear, No-Threshold Theory
by J. Cuttler
A Threshold for Linear Thinking?
by K. Weaver
Miscellany
- IRPA-8
- PBNC
- Changes at Ontario Hydro
- EARP Guidelines Issued
- MIT Safety Course
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Editorials:
Needed - A Disciplined Industry
Taking a Stand
Nuclear Power: A Place in Canada's Future?
by F.K. Hare
Darlington Fuel Damage Investigation
by W.B. Stewart
An Overview of the Metallurgical Investigations into the Failure of Darlington NGS Unit 2 Fuel Bundle End Plates
by E.G. Price
13th Annual Conference Session Summaries
CNS Submission to the Environmental Assessment Board on Ontario Hydro's Demand/Supply Plan
The Geometry of Nuclear Energy: Getting the Right Angle on the Ethics
by J.A.L. Robertson
Oldest AECB minutes made public
Ontario Hydro's Demand/Supply Plan Hearings
CNS News
- CNS Fellowships Awarded
- CNS Innovative Achievement Award
- Community Outreach
- Annual General Meeting
- Officers' Seminar
Report from Outgoing President to AGM
by G. Phillips
The 17th Annual Simulation Symposium
CNS Financial Statements - January 31 1992
Thirteenth Annual CNS Conference (photos)
AECB annual report (from the AECB Reporter)
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Editorials:
The Ageing State of the Industry
It pays to remember
The NRX Accident
Perceptions of Risk
by R. Summers
Pickering 'A' Retubing Completed
Purple Passage
by K Weaver
A Plan for Low and Intermediate Level Waste: Ontario Hydro's Commitment to Low and Intermediate Waste Management is a First for Canada
by P. Stevens-Guille
Demand Management - The Ontario Hydro Approach
by R. Fluke
Nuclear Safety in Eastern Europe
Improving RBMK Safety
by D. Meneley
Report on the Third International Conference on CANDU Fuel
by P. Fehrenbach
AECB consults female radiation workers
Report on CANDU Maintenance Conference
La maintenance à Gentilly 2 à l'heure de la qualité totale
par M.H. Ross et H. Marois
Fifty Years Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction: Past, Present, Future. ANS/ENS Conference
Perspectives of Nuclear Pioneers
Chicago Pile No. 1
The Evolution of Canadian Research Reactors: 1942 to 1992
by R.F. Lidstone
CNS News
- News from the Branches
- CNA/CNS Community Outreach Program
- Council offers to confer with Minister
- News of Members - G. Fanjoy, L. Woodhead and R. Jervis
Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century - A Statement by the International Nuclear Societies Council
AECB President R.J.A. Lévesque Retires
Book Review: Money and Class in America, by Lewis H. Lapham
reviewed by K. Weaver
Jervis receives Russian award
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Editorials:
The Axe Falls
On Being Politically Correct
David and Goliath
by H. Tammemagi
Ontario Hydro Statements
by M. Strong
Impelling Success
by R. Fluke
ABAQUS Acoustic Modelling in Support of Darlington 'N12' Investigation
by R.E. Puals, A. Misra, D.K. Vijay, W. Teper, T.C. Lin, A. Strzelczyk, J. Liu and R. Hemraj
International Congress Scheduled for October
by R. Burge
Partial Thorium Loading in the Initial Core of Kakrapar Atomic Power Reactor
by M.R. Balakrishan
AECB reviewing CRL waste facility proposal
Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal - AECL's Concept and the Importance of Implementation
by C.J. Allan
Briefing on Deep Geological Nuclear Waste Disposal Concept
AECB reviews dose limits for pregnant ARWs
Reflections on the Canadian Program
by A. Mooradian
CNA/CNS Winter Meeting
The CNS in a "lean and mean" industry
by W. Midvidy
CNS News
- Speaking with Students, by J. Cuttler
- Hugh Irvine and Bill Penn say Goodbye, by R. Fluke
- News of Members - D. Meneley, J. Hewitt, D. Lawson, A. Mao, P. Lafrenière, M. Doyon
- News of the Branches
Book Review: The Design of Everyday Things, by D.A. Norman
reviewed by K. Weaver
Comment - The Objectivity Crisis
by G.E. Brown
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Editorials:
The Other Uses (Medical and radioisotope applications)
The Future for Nuclear Professionals
Forum Explores Employment
CANDU in the USA?
CANDU and U.S. NRC Requirements
by S. Azeez, M. Bonnechi and L. Rib
CANDU Safety Design - Status and Direction
by V.G. Snell and P.J. Allen
Severe Accidents and CANDU - A Challenge for Regulators and Designers
by P.H. Wigfull
SLAR - A successful operation ... but will the patient survive?
by R. Fluke
At the Centre of Things International (Zyg Domaratzki)
Ontario Hydro Nuclear Organization
by D. Anderson
Reactor Accidents Revisited - A lecture by David Mosey
reviewed by R. Fluke
Fusion Energy Seminar
by S. Smith
BEIR V or FEAR V? Dr. Yalow Debates the Societal Benefits and Risks of Radiation
by R. Fluke
Conférence étudiante
par S. Laberge
Conférence étudiante - Abstracts
- The Representations of the Various Inter-subchannel Transfer Mechanisms and their Effects on the Predictions of the ASSERT-4 Subchannel Code, by P. Tye
- The Radiolysis of Aqueous Organic Systems and Their Influence on Iodine Volatility, by R.C. Chan
CNS News
- Annual General Meeting
- A Successful Year, by W. Midvidy (outgoing CNS President)
- CNS Financial Statements - Dec 31 1992
- The Coming Year, by P. Fehrenbach (incoming CNS President)
- Simulation Conference
- Ontario Hydro Appointments
- CNS Branch Activities: Annual Report for 1992/93
- J.T. Rogers Awarded W.B. Lewis Medal
- Dé Groeneveld Receives Innovative Achievement Award
- Science for Educators Seminar - Another Successful Year, by M. Humphries
- CNS Council for 1993-94
- Science and the Law - It's a Match, by C. Kirschling
- Energy, Ethics and Atoms
- The International Nuclear Societies Council
- Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century
- Toronto Student Branch Activities
Book Review: The Trinity Paradox, by Kevin Anderson and Doug Beason
reviewed by K. Weaver
Miscellany
- Regulations Delayed
- AECB Moves
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Editorials:
Musings on a Meeting (INC '93)
Going Nowhere (Nuclear Liability Act)
INC '93 Overview
by B. Howe
INC '93 Selected Summaries
- Liquid Relief Valve Failure Simulation in the Embalse Nuclear Power Station, by S. Gersberg, J.R. Lorenzetti, D. Parkansky and J. Batistic
- Planning the Retubing of a CANDU 6 Reactor, by N.G. Craik and R. Baker
- Passive Emergency Heat Rejection Concepts for CANDU Reactors, by N.J. Spinks
- Nuclear Sources of Hydrogen in CANDU Fuel Channels, by M. A. Lone
- Recovered Uranium in CANDU: A Strategic Opportunity, by P.G. Boczar, J.D. Sullivan, H. Hamilton, Y.O. Lee, C.J. Jeong, H.C. Suk, C. Mugnier
- Operating Under Fire the French Way, by F. Bediou and J. P. Chatry
- The Role of Engineered Barriers in the Disposal of Nuclear Fuel Waste - The Canadian Perspective, by K. Nuttall and L.H. Johnson
- Nuclear Hydrogen - Cogeneration and the Transitional Pathway to Sustainable Development, by G.M. Gurbin and K.H. Talbot
- AECL's IMPELA Electron Accelerators for Industrial Uses, by A.J. Stirling
Bruce 'A' Progress
by R. Day
International Conference on Expanded and Rolled Joint Technology
Roll-Expanded Joints in CANDU Reactors
by S. Venkatapathi, N.C. Johnston and A. Mehmi
Licensing CANDU 3 in the United States
by L. Rib and D. Pendergast
Nuclear Liability Goes to Court
Nuclear Engineering at the University of Toronto
Monitoring CANDU Service Water Discharge for Tritium
by J.M. Cuttler, N. Mina, L. Swami and F.A. Ely
Miscellany
- Ontario Hydro to supply tritium to JET
Simulation Conference: Summaries
- Plenaries
- Thermalhydraulics Methodology
- Moderator and Containment System
- Fuel and Fuel Channels
- Thermalhydraulics: Critical Heat Flux and Subchannel Analysis
- Reactor Physics Simulation
- Safety Analysis
- Reactor Physics Methods
- Thermalhydraulics: Experimental Analysis and Validation
- Reactor Control and Operation
CNS Financial Statements - Dec 31 1992
CNS News
- From the President (P. Fehrenbach)
- Four CNS Fellowships Awarded (T. Rummery, J. Foster, A. Wyatt and K. Talbot)
- Branch Activities
- News of Members: Sam and Elgin Horton retire
- New AECL Mission
- International Activities
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Editorial: Shifting the Paradigm
INC '93 - A Retrospective
by J. Boulton
Managing Risks: Three Principles to Guide Decision-Makers
by J.S. Nathwani
The Canadian Approach to Reactor Safety: A review of the past and a view of the future
by F. Boyd
Emergency Planning at Ontario Hydro
by L. Charlebois
The Economic Effects of the Canadian Nuclear Industry
by T. Going (Ernst & Young)
Nuclear Liability Act Trial
Miscellany
- It keeps running ... and running ... and running ... (Pickering 7)
- Heavy Deal for Bruce Heavy Water Plant
- Canadian Nuclear Pioneer - Dr. Bernice Weldon Sargent
- INC '93 Update
- A David and Goliath Tale, by F. Boyd
- AECB proposes New Regulations for Decommissioning Uranium Mining Facilities
CNS News
- Branch News
- Appointment: Frank McDonnell
- Obituaries: Alberta Lemire and Keith Chambers
- Science for Educators Seminar
- Operations Division Formed
- CNA/CNS Staff Cut
Book Review: Trashing the Planet, by Dixie Lee Ray
reviewed by F. Boyd
Book Review: Genius: The Life and Times of Richard Feynman, by James Gleick
reviewed by K. Weaver
MAPLE X10 Cancelled
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Editorial: Forward or Back?
McMaster nuclear reactor turns 35
by J. Whitlock
A Day at Darlington
by F. Boyd
Developments in AECB Operator Examination
by N. Sawyer and A. Vachon
Energy Probe Loses Nuclear Liability Act Challenge
19th Annual CNA/CNS Student Conference
by P. Bekeris
Reorganization at Ontario Hydro: The AMPCO Perspective
by R. Fluke
Miscellany
- OH Board Focuses on Nuclear Safety
- AECB President Named
- Sheep vs Bruce Heavy Water Plant
- Changes at AECL
- Pickering Unit 7 sets world record
- Bruce 'A' Unit 2 Lay-Up, by R. Fluke
CNS News
- President Reports on Year, by P. Fehrenbach
- Branch News
- CNA/CNS Winter Seminar
- New Chairman for WMEA Division
- Agreement of Cooperation with Korean Nuclear Society
Mort aux Bâtards!
by K. Weaver
Book Review: Ablaze: The Story of Chernobyl, by Piers Paul Read
reviewed by F. Boyd
Book Review: Wrinkles in Time: The Imprint of Creation, by George Smoot and Keay Davidson
reviewed by K. Weaver
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Editorial: Is There Unity in Diversity?
A waste crisis - two perspectives
by H. Tammemagi
Quality culture from a marketing perspective
by S.A. Hasnain
Observing the Sun from two kilometres underground
by E.D. Earle
CNA/CNS Annual Conference
Ageing
Power and the Future Generation
by T.E. Rummery
Technical Program - CNS Annual Conference Abstract Sampler
- A CANDU Multiple-Channel Thermosyphoning Flow Stability Model, by P. Gulshani, H. Huynh and A. Galia
- Development and Validation of Analytical Method of Fuel Coolability in Pressure Tube Rupture Event, by T. Hasegawa, K. Terunuma, Y. Morishita and S. Sugawara
- On-Line Reactor Building Integrity Testing at Gentilly-2 (Summary of Results 1987-1994), by N. Collins and P.J. Lafrenière
- Reactor Noise Measurements in the CANDU Units of Ontario Hydro, by O. Glöckler
- Analysis of a Defect Excursion at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generation Station, by B.J. Lewis, A.C. Harnden-Gillis, C.E.L. Hunt, R.A. Gibb and T.M. Whynot
- Light Duty Utility Remote Manipulator for Underground Storage Tank Inspection and Characterization, by P.W. Kruse, G. Cunliffe and B.A. Carteret
- CANDU Passive Heat Rejection Using the Moderator, by W.P. Baek and N.J. Spinks
- L'évolution du simulateur de Gentilly-2 depuis sa mise en service, par Léo Danylo
- Dry Storage of Irradiated CANDU Fuel at Pickering NGS, by R.N. Sumar and S. Jonjev
News
- IAEA Meetings
- Nuclear Safety Convention Formalized
- FEARO Funding for Waste Concept Review
- Workshop on Safety of Soviet-Design NPPs
2nd International Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Conference
by E. Price, D. Lister and V. Murphy
Steam Generators and Ontario Hydro
by D. Anderson
Steam Generator Operating Experience
by L.M. Stipan and R.L. Tapping
Canadian Approach to Regulation of Steam Generator Safety
by I.M. Grant
CNS Financial Statements for 1993
CNS News
- CNS Annual General Meeting
- President's Annual Report, by P. Fehrenbach
- Incoming President's Report, by E. Price
- Science for Educators Seminar
- ANS Annual Meeting
- Hurst Receives Safety Award
- Branch Activities
- News of Members: M. Shoukri, S. Smith, K. Talbot, E. Horton, T. Rummery
- Division Renamed
- CNA Awards
- CNS Honours and Awards for 1994:
Fellows - F.C. Boyd, S.R. Hatcher and D. Rozon
Innovative Achievement Award - T.M. Holden
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Editorial: How Lean is Lean Enough?
Plasma gasification for waste
by G.W. Carter
Plant life management: how a single reactor utility can face the PLM issues
by M.H. Ross
Plant life management at Ontario Hydro
by P. Charlebois
CANSTOR at Gentilly-2: Winning approval for a new spent fuel dry storage at Gentilly-2 is not easy
by A.M. Girard
Tunney's Pasture decommissioning project
by W.M. Joubert
The Role of CANDU in Actinide Annihilation
by A.R. Dastur and N. Gagnon
CANDU fuel cycle flexibility
by D.F. Torgerson, P.G. Boczar and A.R. Dastur
Regulating Tritium in Drinking Water
by R. Fluke
European Nuclear Congress '94
18th CNS Simulation Symposium
CNS applies for intervenor funding
IAEA Safety Convention
CNS News
- Branch News
- Nuclear Operations Division
- Officers' Seminar
- A Focus on Women
- Internet and the Canadian Nuclear Listserv, by G. Harvel
- Golden Horseshoe Branch sponsors Nuclear Career Information Night, by G. Harvel and J. Whitlock
- CNS issues news release on Pickering 7
- International Containment Conference
- OEB applauds OHN, by R. Fluke
- Member News: R. Summers and E. Frech
The CNS Education and Public Affairs Program
by A. Lone
Nobel Prize for Physics Shared by Canadian AECL Physicist
Incident at McMaster Nuclear Reactor
by J. Whitlock and W. Garland
Waste disposal reports issued
Bruce A relicensing
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Editorial: We Must Learn from our Mistakes
A Message from our President
by E. Price
New CNA President
CNS/CNA Agreement of Cooperation
The December 10 incident at Pickering
by J. Cuttler
Incident at Pickering - a personal view
by R. Fluke
Nuclear industry perspectives - change and challenge
by R. Morden
A future for Bruce A
by K. Weaver
Nuclear Emergency Planning in Ontario
by R. Fluke
Sustainable Energy Development and Nuclear Energy
by K. Nash
3rd International Conference on Containment Design and Operation - An Overview
by D. Pendergast
3rd International Conference on Containment Design and Operation - Session Summary
Containment Historical Overview
by A. Birkhofer
The Phebus FP Programme - Contribution to Reactor Containment Safety Research
by A. Tattegrain, B. Clement, C. Gonnier, P.Fasoli-Stella, P. Von der Hardt, C. Lecomte
Current Trends in the Design of Future Containment Systems
by R.L. Ritzman
Environmental Impact Statement for Waste Concept Submitted
by M. Greber and K. Strobel
Pickering Operating Licence Renewed
New Tritium Objective for Drinking Water
Nuclear Data Network
by A. Lone
New Environmental Act Proclaimed
Nobel Laureate feted
CNS News
- Education and Public Affairs Program, by A. Lone
- 20th Annual CNA/CNS Student Conference program
- Call for nominations
- Branch News
- Women in Nuclear meet
- CNS Safety Course
AECB Appointments
The Darker Side
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: Combined Effort Needed
Pickering Incident Not "Frightening"
by J.T. Rogers
Prospects for Siting ITER in Canada
by S. Smith
A New Irradiation Research Facility?
by I. Hastings
A View of the Nuclear Program in the USA
by J. Graham
Classifying Nuclear Events
The Convention on Nuclear Safety
by Z. Domaratzki
The Risk Perception Gap
by E. Frech
Real-Time Neutron Radiography at McMaster
by G.D. Harvel and J.S. Chang
Korean Research Reactor Inaugurated
CNS News
- Branch news
- Toronto Once Again Triumphs in Atlanta, by E. Panyan
- 20th Annual CNA/CNS Student Conference, by D. Dormuth
- Toronto presentation: Spaced Out, by K. Kozier, reviewed by G. Gaboury
- International Conference on Deep Geological Disposal
Miscellany
- An Audit of the AECB - what it revealed, by R. Polland
- Changes at the AECB - response to report by the Auditor General, by P. Banning
- NPT Review Conference Underway
- AECL withdraws licensing application to USNRC
Book Review: Sophie's World, by Jostein Gaarder
reviewed by K. Weaver
Obituary: John Hewitt
The Darker Side
by G. Bauer
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Editorials:
- ITER - An Opportunity for Canada
- Ontario Hydro Privatization
- History Lessons
Canada's Nuclear Achievement - Technical and Economic Perspectives
by T.E. Rummery and J.A. Macpherson
Neutrons in the Fight Against Cancer
a review by M. Levine
Annual Conference of CNA/CNS, Saskatoon, June 1995
Four Presentations at the CNA/CNS Conference
- Current Status of the Uranium Industry, by H. Akin
- Revitalization of the Nuclear Business at Ontario Hydro, by D. Anderson
- Nuclear Regulation in Canada: The Diagnosis and Prognosis, by A.J. Bishop
-Taking Care of Business, by R. Morden
16th Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society
by A. Wight
- Selected abstracts
The Application of Neutron Diffraction to Materials Science Problems in the Canadian Nuclear Industry
by T.M. Holden, J.H. Root, R.B. Rogge and A.P. Clarke
News
- COG / AECB Agreement
- COG Safety and Licensing Research and Development Plan
by J. Nathwani
Miscellany
- UNB Signs Accords with Russian Institutes
- McMaster Reactor to be Shut Down
News from Ontario Hydro, by R. Fluke
- Ontario Hydro appoints new Executive Vice President
- Don Anderson to retire
- Bruce Unit 2 Lay-up
CNS News
- CNS Honours and Awards for 1995
- Manitoba Branch: Igor, Show Our Guests to the Lab, by M.J. Brown
- Sheridan Park: Prof. Bertram Brockhouse visits Sheridan Park, by J. Whitlock
- CNS Annual General Meeting
- President's Report, by E. Price
- Treasurer's Report, by B. Rouben
- 1994 Financial Statements
- Nuclear Heritage Celebration
- Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Course at McMaster, by G. Rossitter
Book Reviews:
Book Review: Moral Panic: Biopolitics Rising, by John Fekete
reviewed by K. Weaver
Book Review: Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy, by Kip S. Thorne
reviewed by K. Weaver
The Darker Side
by G. Bauer
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Editorial: Looking Back - and Forward
The Curse of the Linear Hypothesis
by F. Boyd
ZEEP: The Little Reactor That Could
by R.E. Green and A. Okazaki
A Conversation with the President of the AECB
A Conversation with Don Anderson
by R. Fluke
Nuclear Applications for Health: A look at health-related nuclear applications benefitting people today
by A. Cuaron
Radiation Techniques for Detection of Explosives
by E.M.A. Hussein
4th International Conference on CANDU Fuel
by D.S. Cox and M. Floyd
19th CNS Simulation Symposium
by W. Garland
- Selected Abstracts
AECL's Progress in Developing the DUPIC Fuel Fabrication Process
by J.D. Sullivan and D.S. Cox
CNS News
- Branch news
- A Half Century of Fission
Our Obligations on the 50th Anniversary of Nuclear Fission in Canada
by J. Cuttler
General News
- Fusion Seminar
- AECB Publishes New Book on Radiation
- Appointments: Ron Field and Irwin Itzkovitch
- Nuclear on the Web
- AECB Reorganizes Materials Directorate
- Public Opposition in Oakville: Report on a public meeting on CANATOM's proposed low-level transfer station
- Problems at Point Lepreau
Book Review: Nuclear Pursuits - The Scientific Biography of Wilfrid Bennett Lewis, by Ruth Fawcett
reviewed by F. Boyd
Book Review: Being Digital, by Nicholas Negroponte
reviewed by K. Weaver
Obituary: Robert Farvolden
Appointments: Ron Field and Irwin Itzkovitch
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Editorial: Time to Reflect
The Folly of Russian Molybdenum
by T. Jamieson
Chernobyl Revisited
by F. Boyd
Overcoming the Fear of Radiation: the key to the golden age of nuclear technology
by J.M. Cuttler
Biological Effects of Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation
by A.J. González
CANDU Maintenance Conference
Bruce Unit 2 Rehabilitation
Maintenance of Ageing CANDU Reactors: a regulatory perspective
by T. Dunstan
Mobile Robotics for CANDU Maintenance
by M.G. Lipsett and K.H. Rody
CNA/CNS Winter Seminar - the annual review of the industry
New Initiatives at the AECB
by J.G. McManus
Women in Nuclear
by Emélie Lamothe
Perceptions of Risk
General News
- Pioneer Regulator Dies: Donald Dewar
- AECB Turns 50
- Canadian Electrical Association Conference
- A 25th Birthday for Pickering
- A Century of Radioactivity
- AECL Moves to ISO 9000
- New Report on Chernobyl Available
- Public Hearings Begin on Deep Geological Disposal Concept
CNS News
- Branch News
Retirements - Terrance E. (Terry) Rummery
Short Course on the Role of Reactor Physics in CANDU Power Plant Engineering
reviewed by P.R. Gomes-Feder
Book Review: America the Powerless: facing our nuclear energy dilemma, by Alan Waltar
reviewed by F. Boyd
Book Review: Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway, by Clifford Stoll
reviewed by K. Weaver
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Editorial: The Good, The Bad, The Questionable
Radiophobia Article Lacks Focus
by K. Weaver
Biological Effects of Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation - Fact or Scare?
by J. Cuttler
Biological Effects of Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation - Fact or Scare?
by P.R. Burroughs
Russian Molybdenum - A Response
by J.A. Belanger
CNA/CNS Annual Student Conference
by S. Guellouz and M. Lamari
Geological Disposal Concept Hearings
CNS Submission to the Nuclear Fuel Waste Management and Disposal Concept Environmental Assessment Panel
by K. Smith
Nuclear Waste Hearings - A Three Ring Circus?
by H. Tammemagi
Pickering Dry Storage: Commissioning and Initial Operation
by S. Jonjev
Assessment of the Cosmic Radiation Field at Jet Altitudes
(Winning paper, Doctoral Category, 1996 CNA/CNS Student Conference)
by P. Tume
LEU-Fuelled SLOWPOKE-2 Modelling with MCNP4A
(Winning paper, Masters Category, 1996 CNA/CNS Student Conference)
by J.R.M. Pierre
Extraction of Iodine from Environmental Surplus
(Winning paper, Undergraduate Category, 1996 CNA/CNS Student Conference)
by M.D. Ho
Generic Validation of Computer Codes for Safety Analyses of CANDU Power Plants
by E.O. Moeck, J.C. Luxat, L.A. Simpson, M.A. Petrilli, and P.D. Thompson
More on Chernobyl
by J. Cuttler
General News
- Cernavoda-1 Goes Critical
- New Nuclear Control Bill Introduced
- Fusion Safety Seminar
- Deep River Science Academy
- Program Issued for Deep Geological Disposal Conference
- Changes at AECB
- ECI Fault Shuts Down Pickering
CNS News
- Branch News
- Annual General Meeting
- CNS Committee Offers Teachers' Workshop
- CNS Financial Statements for 1995
Transfers - Ken Talbot
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Editorial: Interesting Times
Letters on the effects of low doses and "radiophobia"
by R. Osborne, J. Cuttler, J.A. Macpherson and R. Silver
CNA/CNS Annual Conference
Shaping Canada's Nuclear Future
by R. Morden
Cost-Benefit and Regulatory Decision Making
by J. Harvie
CNA and CNS Awards
1st International Conference on CANDU Fuel Handling Systems
by W.J. Knowles
Fuel Handling - Pursuit of Excellence in Operator Performance
by B. Keelan and B. Curle
A Review of the Technical Sessions of the 1996 CNS Conference
COG Safety and Licensing Seminar Technical Sessions
Containment R & D Overview
by R. Fluke
25th Anniversary of the U of T SLOWPOKE
Agreement on Isotope Production
MAPLE-1 Reactor
A New Solution for Darlington's Bleed Condenser Relief Valves
by V. Hera
Biological Effects of Low Doses of Radiation at Low Dose Rates
by D. Myers, A. Marko, D. Chambers, J. Johnson, P. Duport and N. Lind
Chernobyl: Conference Sums Up Consequences
General News
- Convention on Nuclear Safety to Enter into Force
- Canada Provides Special Safeguards Device to IAEA
- Pickering Celebrates 25th Anniversary
- Ontario Hydro Reorganizes Nuclear
- AECL Signs Agreement with China
CNS News
- Branch News
- CNS Annual General Meeting
- President's Report (J. Cuttler)
- Treasurer's Report (K. Smith)
- Hong Huynh - 96/97 CNS President
- Remarks by Incoming CNS President
Obituary - Frank Foukles
Appointments - Zygmund Domaratzki
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Editorial: Active But Not Popular
China CANDU Deal Signed
China's Future Power Demand
by L. Yulun
Deep Geological Disposal Conference
Policy Framework for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Canada
by R.A. Morrison, P.A. Brown and G.A. Underdown
The Canadian Program for Geological Disposal of Nuclear Waste
by C. Allan and K. Nuttall
Simulation Conference: Report on the 5th International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Engineering
Selected Abstracts from Simulation Conference
- Dynamic Benchmarking of Simulation Codes
- Simulation of RD-14M Single-Phase Pump Rundown Tests Using the TUF Pump Model
- An Investigation of the Local Non Uniformities in the Ignalina RBMK-1500 Reactor Core Characteristics
- Gentilly-2 Overpower Transient Initiated by a Loss of Electrical Power
- Pre- and Post-Test CATHENA Simulations for RD-14M Critical Break Experiments
- Simulation of Relief Valve Dynamic Behaviour
- First Experimental Results of the Thermal Behaviour of AECL's CANSTOR Spent Fuel Dry Storage Module
Five Years of SLAR Implementation in the CANDU Community
by J.M. Gierlach
The Development of MAPLE Technology for Materials Testing, Isotope Production, and Neutron-Beam Applications
by R.F. Lidstone, G.E. Gillespie, A.G. Lee and W.E. Bishop
Problems and Solutions
by K. Weaver
General News
- Building a Culture of Excellence: Deep River Science Academy Celebrates 10th Anniversary, by P. Cowie
- A New Publication: A 50 Year Vision
- Change at Gentilly 2
- Darlington Licence Renewed
CNS News
- Branch News
- Further Hearings on Disposal Concept
- ANS Awards Amares Chatt
- CNS Comments on New Act
- CANDU Safety Course Popular
Books
From Steam to Space edited by A. Wilson
Heat and Mass Transfer in Severe Nuclear Accidents edited by J.T. Rogers
IAEA Yearbook 1996
Obituaries: Bob Keating, Ara Mooradian and Gordon Stewart
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Editorial: An Uneven Picture
Advanced CANDU Systems for Plutonium Destruction
by P.G. Boczar, M.J.N. Gagnon, P.S.W. Chan, R.J. Ellis, R.A. Verrall and A.R. Dastur
Définition du Concept de Risque
par É. Lacroix
A Frequent Flyer Program for Nuclear Mythology
by J.A.L. Robertson
Radiological Impacts on Non-Human Species - A report on a joint CNS/CRPA Symposium
CNA/CNS Winter Seminar
PM Supports Nuclear
by R.D. Pagtakhan
CANDU Exports and Opportunities
by R. Morden
Uranium Update
by R. Steane
Algonquins to Atoms Along the Ottawa
(aussi disponible en français)
by J. Whitlock
General News
- AECB invites nominations for advisory committees
- New AECB Board member (Dr. Kelvin Ogilvie)
- The Nuclear Safety and Control Act
- CANDU Origins and Evolution Working Party
CNS News
- CNS President Reviews 1996 by H.M. Huynh
- Branch News
- CNS Supports Centre to study low doses
- CNS signs agreement with Israel Nuclear Society
Time in Macedonia (Regaining Excellence in Nuclear Operation)
by R. Fluke
13 Billion Dollar Training Program
by R. Fluke
Deep River Science Academy Gets Real This Summer
by L. Young
Obituaries: W.R. (Roy) Thomas and Dr. Henry George Thode
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Editorial: Past and Present
In the Corridors of Power (Remote Maintenance in ITER Ducts)
by J. Millard and J. Blevins
Update on Cancer Mortality in the A-Bomb Survivors
by N. Gentner
Construction d'une banque de données de fiabilité: Définition et rationalisation des besoins
par M. Demers et Frank Hénault
CANDU 9 Safety Enhancements and Licensability
by J. Webb and V. Snell
CNA/CNS Annual Conference
- 1997 Honours and Awards
- CNA Awards
- List of Papers
Can Nuclear Compete?
by A. Kupcis
Meeting the Challenge of Public Acceptance
by R. Morden
Radiation Renaissance: Beyond Faust, Frankenstein and Fate
by M. Maxey
COG/IAEA Workshop: Managing Nuclear Safety at CANDU Plants
COG Safety and Licensing Seminar
1997 Student Conference
by Lisa Lang
General News
- Book Launch (Canada Enters the Nuclear Age)
- Wolsong 2 Enters Commercial Operation
- Consultation on Proposed Regulations
- Ontario Hydro Nuclear Appointments
CNS News
- CNS AGM
- Ben Rouben, CNS President
- CNS Incoming President's Message
- Incorporation
- Treasurer's Report
- Auditor's report
- Branch News
Retirements: Bob Morrison and Ted Thexton
Obituary: Angus Charles Whittier
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Editorial: Difficult Times
The Next Generation
by G. MacDonald
Stern Laboratories
Moderator Mixing After a Pressure Tube Failure
by J.C. Mackinnon, R.A. Fortman and G.I. Hadaller
20th Nuclear Simulation Symposium
- Selected Abstracts
- List of Papers
Fifth International Conference on CANDU Fuel
Early Days of CANDU Fuel Development
by R. Page
Canadian Fuel Development Program in 1997/98
by J.H. Lau, E. Kohn, R. Sejnohal, D.S. Cox, N.N. Macici and R.G. Steed
CANDU Maintenance Conference
General News
- A Very Special 50th Anniversary (NRX start up)
- NRU Turns 40!
AECB Comments on OHN Reviews and Plans
New organization at AECB
Reducing Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Nuclear Energy in the Marketplace of Ideas
by H. Segal
CNS Branch News
Obituaries - Iain Lee and John Stewart
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Editorial: Who is Telling the Message?
Safety and Acceptability: science vs perception
by J. Whitlock
Plutonium and Air
by T. Rockwell
MDS Nordion: a Canadian nuclear success story
by F. Boyd
Food Irradiation
by J. Borsa and P. Kunstadt
CNA/CNS Winter Seminar
Federal Government Perspective
by R. Goodale
Report of Select Committee of OH
by D. Shea
"White Paper" on Ontario Hydro
A Regulatory Perspective on Recent Developments in the Canadian Nuclear Power Sector
by A. J. Bishop
CANDU Maintenance Conference
Configuration Management
by P. Lefrenière and P. Théoret
Improved Maintenance by Self Assessment
by K. Mika
New Work Management Processes at Pickering
by S. Seedhouse, D. Hunter and T. Chong
Lifetime Management of CANDU
by B. Shalaby
Waste Panel issues report - technically adequate, socially not acceptable
AECB Certifies CAIRS Laboratory
Nuclear Book
Deep River Science Academy offers science in the summer
CANDU 6 performance
AECB and IAEA Publications
CNS News - CNS/CRPA communicating, member news, New Web Page, New Agreements
An Active Society - President reviews CNS
by B. Rouben
Student Conference, Branch News
The Tale of the CNS Logo
by J. Whitlock
Late News - CNS Incorporation, AECB Decisions, Pickering NGS, Cluff Lake Uranium Mine
Moves - Paul Lefrenière
Retirements - Dr. Ernest Letourneau, Hugh Spence
Obituaries - Dr. Leslie G. Cook
Return to beginning of index
Editorial: Kyoto vs Public Acceptance
CNS Incorporated!
by F. Boyd
Babcock & Wilcox Canada: Providers of Steam Generators Past, Present and Future
by J.C. Smith
PBNC'98
Messages from PBNC'98
Comparative Costs of Electricity Generation: A Canadian Perspective
by B. Moore and S. Guindon
3rd International Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Conference
Regulation of Ageing Steam Generators
by B.L. Jarman, I.M. Grant and R. Garg
CNA/CNS Student Conference
Canadian Radiation Protection Association Annual Meeting
Malice in Blunderland? Part I, A Flawed Report
by J.A.L. Robertson
See here for the appendix in pdf format.
Nuclear Fuel Waste
by B. Seaborn
General News
- AECB Holds Workshop on New Regulations
- MDS Nordion Acquires Theratronics and Expands
- Sudbury Neutrino Observatory Officially Opened
CNA Awards
Symposium on Low Dose
New Regulations - on Web
Wolsong 3 declared "in-service"
CNS News
- AGM(s)
- President's Report
- Women in the CNS
- Intersociety Affairs
- Paul Thompson: CNS President 1998-99
- Incoming President's Message
- Treasurer's Report
- Auditors' Report
- Branch Activities
Neutrons for the Next Fifty Years
by H.A. Rose and W.J.L. Buyers
DRSA Tutor and Students Win Award
by M.J. Brown
CNS Course for Teachers
by W. Garland
1998 R.E. Jervis Award
"Hands-On" Ionizing Radiation Workshop
Obituaries - Geoffrey C. Hanna, Robert G. Hart and Michael R. Hoare
Retirements - Reid Morden, Frank Fraser
Return to beginning of index
Editorial: Speaking Out
"SAFETY ?" - A Reality Check!
by W. Harrison
Simulators for Nuclear Power Plants - CAE supplies them for CANDU and many other types of plants
by F. Boyd and M. Chatlani
McArthur River; A High-Grade Uranium Mine poses Radiation Protection Challenges
by S.E. Frost and J.M. Takala
Steam Generator Leak Detection - Developments at Ontario Hydro
by K.J. Maynard and V.P. Singh
Next Generation CANDU Plants
by K.R. Hedges and S.K.W. Yu
The 12th International Symposium on Zirconium in the Nuclear Industry
by G. Moan
International Nuclear Regulators Association - enhancing the effectiveness of national regulatory bodies
by S.A. Jackson
Malice in Blunderland? Part II, A Flawed Process - and How to Improve It
by J.A.L. Robertson
See here for the appendix in pdf format.
19th Annual Conference of the CNS - Program
AECB President Comments on Bill 35
General News
- New Regulations to be Gazetted Oct 10
- AECB Increases Fees
Earth Day at the Forks
by M.J. Brown
Obituary - Harold Elford Johns
Return to beginning of index
Editorial: Time to Act
Must develop public support
by D. Segal
The Atomic Energy Control Board
a look at Canada's nuclear regulator on the eve of its transition into the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
An Interview with the President of the AECB
by F. Boyd
Nuclear Power in the Twenty-First Century: A Reality Check
by G. Kugler
From scientific evidence to radiation protection: A perspective of four decades
by R.V. Osborne
Radioactive Waste Policy in Canada
by P.A. Brown and G.A. Underdown
CNS Annual Conference and Summaries of Sessions
General News
- Federal Government Responds to Fuel Waste Panel
- COG Update: a report on the current status and future direction of the CANDU Owners' Group
- New member appointed to AECB
- NB Power restructuring discussed
- Decommissioning of Whiteshell Announced
- Canadian Neutron Facility: AECL and NRC hold workshop on proposed project
- Work on Pickering A approved
- After Ontario Hydro
Meetings
- Meeting of the Americas
- Y2K Nuclear Workshop
- International Nuclear Societies Council releases major studies
- Meeting planned on future of nuclear energy in Canada
- European Nuclear Conference 1998
CNS News
- CNS President severely injured in car accident
- Lattice Physics Course a success
- Council adopts policy on "briefs"
- Branch News, Member News
- 1998 CNS Awards
Obituary - William Nils (Bill) Selander
Return to beginning of index
Viewpoint: To Air is to Err
by J.A.L. Robertson
Radiation Protection: Living with a Threshold
by T. Rockwell
Nu-Tech - maker of pressure tubes for CANDU
Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy
by R.B. Duffey, A.I. Miller, W.T. Hancox and D.R. Pendergast
Improving Performance in a Competitive Environment
by R.M. White, J.J. McCarthy, W.S. Pilkington and P.D. Thompson
Replacement Divider Plate Performance Under LOCA Loading
by H.M. Huynh, G.H. McClellan and W.G. Schneider
The Future of Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station: Public Hearings on Electricity in New Brunswick
by N. Craik
Safety Culture - a view from the IAEA
by I. Barraclough and A. Carnino
Meetings
- CNA/CNS Winter Seminar
- 24th Annual CNA/CNS Student Conference - small but very good
- CNA 39th Annual Conference. Montréal, Québec, May 30 - June 2, 1999, Preliminary Program
- 20th Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society, May 30 - June 2, 1999, Preliminary Program
General News
- The Breakup of Ontario Hydro
- Pickering licence renewed for two years
- AECB approves COGEMA tailings facility
- Record pouring of reactor walls at Qinshan 2
- 20th Anniversary of TMI
- COG Incorporates and moves offices
- Ontario Power Generation Inc. - Nuclear
- Demonstration FOR nuclear
- Meeting on nuclear policy
- A "Wake" for the U of T SLOWPOKE
CNS News
- CNS to hold conference on nuclear energy and climate change
- CNS President on road to recovery
- Branch Activities
- Reactor Safety Course
- News of Members
Book Review: Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Kinetics, by Daniel Rozon, translated by Benjamin Rouben
reviewed by W. Garland
Publications Available: Proceedings, International Symposium on Health Effects of Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation: Research Directions for the New Millennium
Obituary: William I. Midvidy
Return to beginning of index
Editorial: Communication?
Osborne replies to Rockwell on LNT - current approach "prudent".
by R.V. Osborne
Zircatec - manufacturer of CANDU fuel and components
by F. Boyd
CANFLEX Demonstration Irradiation at Point Lepreau
by R.A. Gibb, R.W. Sancton, D.C. Taylor, R.G. Steed, P.J. Reid and J. Butterwell
CNA/CNS Annual Conferences - a review
1999 CNS and CNA awards
Role of Nuclear in OPG Competitiveness
by R. Osborne
Canadian Nuclear Regulation - Today and Tomorrow
by A. Bishop
Meeting the Y2K Challenge
The Y2K Program for Scientific Analysis Computer Programs at AECL
by J. Popovic, C. Gaver and D. Chapman
Early Evolution of CANDU PSA
by G. Brooks
More on LNT
Low Dose Effects: Testing the Assumptions
by R. Mitchel
Resolving the Controversy over Beneficial Effects of Ionizing Radiation
by J. Cuttler
Common Safety Analysis Codes
by J. Luxat, V.G. Snell, M.A. Petrilli and P.D. Thompson
Schematic of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) Synchrotron
General News
- UK Royal Society supports nuclear: Joint report with Royal Academy of Engineering states, "It is vital to keep the nuclear option open".
- International Nuclear Forum: Policy Statement on Climate Change
- Formal proposal for Canadian Neutron Facility (CNF)
- New Appointment at NRCan: R. Cameron
- Construction begins on Canadian Light Source
- CLS - a third generation synchrotron
- Radiation Safety Institute of Canada
- NB Committee proposes deregulation
- AECB president's term extended
- COG "prospectus"
- Bruce Dry Storage passes environmental review
- 2nd International Symposium on Ionizing Radiation
- AECB renews McMaster reactor licence
- IAEA holds PSA workshop in Canada
- First Safety Convention Review Meeting
CNS News
- Annual General Meeting
- Incoming President's Message
- Meet the new CNS president
- CNS joins Partnership Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE)
- Branch Activities
- Treasurer's Report to the 1998 Annual General Meeting
- Auditor's Report
- Upcoming CNS meetings
- News of Members
Obituary: Peter Laughton: First CNS Webmaster
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Editorial: Leadership?
Use of LNT for regulation disputed
by B.L. Cohen
Controversy over beneficial effects of ionizing radiation - another ugly fact
by J. Cuttler
Safety frustrated by AECB
by D. Whelan
6th International Conference on CANDU Fuel
List of Papers
Selected Abstracts:
- Load Following Performance and Assessment of CANDU Fuel
- Joining Technology Development for PHWR Fuel Assemblies in India
- Fuel Performance at Cernavoda Unit #1
- Technical Aspects and Benefits of the Use of Recovered Uranium in CANDU Reactors
- A Reactor Physics Study of the Economic Penalty Associated with Low Void Reactivity Fuel and Increased Pressure Tube Thickness
- Five Years of Successful CANDU-6 Fuel Manufacturing in Romania
- Post-Irradiation Examination of Two Gentilly-2 Bundles to Investigate the Effect of Pressure-Tube Diametral Creep on Fuel Performance
The Canadian CANDU Fuel Development Program and Recent Fuel Operating Experience
by J.H.K. Lau, W.W.R. Inch, D.S. Cox, R.G. Steed, E. Kohn, N.N. Macici
Clarification of CANFLEX "deformations"
by P. Reid
CANDU Fuel: Design/Manufacturing Interaction
by N.A. Graham
A future of nuclear energy in Canada - a report on a conference
A Future of Nuclear Energy in Canada - An Overview
by B. Doern and R. Morrison
Nuclear Fuel Waste Policy in Canada
by P.A. Brown and C. Létourneau
3rd International Conference on Isotopes
Quotable Quotes
Lay-Up of Power Reactors: Regulatory Considerations
by P.G. Hawley
A Commentary - Fusion Research's Demise in Canada "another Avro Arrow"?
by R. Bolton
General News
- AECB renews Bruce B licence
- COG appoints new president
- Test for severe reactor accidents
- Canadian Neutron Facility has new Web site
- Federal government seeks science advice
- Changes at Ottawa
- New Act deferred (again)
- AECB releases Annual Report
- Small D2O spill at Wolsong 3
- Discovery of ore deposit
- Criticality accident in Japan
CNS News
- From the President's Desk
- CNS Course for teachers
- Branch Activities
- News of Members
- Clair Ripley receives CNS award
- Brian Cox - researcher emeritus
- Appointments at OPG
Obituaries:
- Donald G. Hurst
- Richard Murphy
Beginnings of the CNS: looking back over 20 years
Viewpoint: When Memes Collide
by J. Whitlock
Our Nuclear Heritage: Are We in Danger of Losing It?
by M.M.R. Williams
Return to beginning of index
Editorial: The Positive and the Sad
Waste policy "hypocritical"
by J. Beare
Life begins (again) at 40 for McMaster Nuclear Reactor - MNR has new mandate as part of new Institute
by F. Boyd, E. Herzig and F. Saunders
Climate Change and Energy Options - a beginning of dialogue
by F. Boyd
Symposium on Climate Change and Energy Options
Summaries of the Sessions
I Climate Change and Energy Supply
II Energy without GHG Emissions: The Potential
III Development of Energy Options
IV Environmental and Economic Aspects of Energy Technology
Using the Clean Development Mechanism for Joint Implementation of Nuclear Power in Developing Countries: A Win-Win Strategy for Climate-Friendly Development
by J. Qian and T. Tisue
Reducing the Cost of CANDU
by D.F. Torgerson
Bridging Radiation Policy and Science - a report on the Airlie Center Conference, Warrenton, VA, Dec 1-5 1999
by N. Gentner
COP5 - a personal (and young) view
by M. McIntyre
Youth Generation Network at COP5
Chernobyl-4: Post-accident radiation monitoring in the exclusion zone
by E. Waller and D. Cole
The Qinshan III CANDU Nuclear Power Plant - an overview
by Y. Zhang and B.A. Shalaby
General News
- Changes at the AECB
- AECB decisions
- New CNO at OPG
- Environmental scope report for Whiteshell issued
- OPG invites proposals for Bruce units
- Sylvie Caron leaves CNA/CNS office
- AECB to conduct cancer studies around nuclear sites
- Ontario issues new air quality regulations
- Environmental Act under review
- AECB releases responses to comments on Regulations
- CNA moves to Ottawa
Obituaries:
- Charles E. Ells
- John M. Jardine
- Ernest A. Larson
- Harold "Hank" Merlin
- Tung Toong
In memoriam: Harold Smith - the first winner of the W.B. Lewis medal was a key person in launching the CANDU program
by J. Foster
The Deep River Science Academy: National academy creating a strong science culture among Canadian youth
by M. Long
CNS News
- From the President's Desk
- Branch Activities
- CNS and CNA move to separate offices
- Inukshuk winners
- From Paul Thompson - a year after his accident
- McMaster venue for 25th Annual Student Conference
- A Plea for History
- News of Members
- Retirements: Ed Price and Duane Pendergast
Book Review: The Waste Crisis - landfills, incinerators, and the search for a sustainable future, by Hans Tammemagi
Book Review: Atomic Rise and Fall - the Australian Atomic Energy Commission 1953 - 1987, by Clarence Hardy
Book Review: Nuclear Energy - the future climate, A report by The Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)
Reviewed by N. Craik
Endpoint: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Challenging Times
ZED-2, the first 40 years
by F. Boyd
Evaluation of Supercell Codes Using ZED-2 Measurements
by B. Arsenault and H.C. Chow
Meet Bill Clarke, the new CNA president
Nuclear Industry Winter Seminar - increased government representation at annual event
A Report on OPG - Ontario Power Generation president Ron Osborne reviews the first ten months of the new company
A view from the uranium industry, by B.M. Michel
Low doses of ionising radiation incurred at low dose rates - further thoughts on LNT
by D.J. Higson
Improvements to the Operator Workspace of the Point Lepreau Control Room
by T. Hitcock, H. Storey, E. Davey and B. Patterson
The Three Stages of Nuclear Power: From Panacea to Pandora's Box to Pragmatism
by A. Kilpatrick
General News
- New Regulations Approved: new Act to be put in force
- Senate Committee holds hearings on nuclear safety
- ITER Canada issues an "Expression of interest"
- Further US approval for food irradiation
- MAPLE 1 starts up
- TRIUMF receives federal funding
- NPT review underway
- Science for Educators Seminar
- Pickering "A" Environmental Assessment
Obituaries:
- Walter H. Zinn
- Sigvard A. Eklund
- George Michael Volkoff
CNS News
- From the President's Desk
- CANTEACH - CNS University Committee and AECL team up in an innovative project
- Branch Activities
- 25th CNS/CNA Student Conference - again, quality rather than quantity
- CNS 2000 Annual Conference: A Better Nuclear Tomorrow preliminary program
Book Review: The Chornobyl Accident: A comprehensive risk assessment, edited by George J. Vargo
Endpoint: ZEEP Doesn't Live Here Anymore
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: A New Player
The 21st CNS Annual Conference - "an excellent conference, organizationally, socially, technically"
CNS Annual Conference - behind the scene
The 21st CNS Annual Conference - Technical Sessions (samples)
- Safety and Licensing II, by B. Willemsen
- Physics I, by A. Baudouin and M. Gold
- Control Room, by D. Gillard
- Software and Scicodes, by P.D. Thompson
The Future of the Nuclear Industry in China
by L. Yulan
Gentilly-2 Full Power Operation: History and Future Challenges
by R. Pageau and G. Hotte
Improving Performance at Point Lepreau
by R.M. White, W.S. Pilkington, R. Crawford, K. Miller, B.M. Ewing, J.J. McCarthy, and P.D. Thompson
Conceptual Designs for Very High-Temperature CANDU Reactors
by S.M. Bushby, G.R. Dimmick, and R.B. Duffey
Safety Analysis Technology: Evolution, Revolution and the Drive to Re-Establish Margins
by J.C. Luxat
Using Thermal Neutron Activation To Detect Non-metallic Land Mines
by T. Cousins, T.A. Jones, J.R. Brisson, J.E. McFee, T.J. Jamieson, E.J. Waller, F.J. LeMay, H. Ing, E.T.H. Clifford and E.B. Selkirk
Application of Low Doses of Radiation for Curing Cancer
by J. Cuttler, M. Pollycove and J. Welsh
General News
- Bruce Power Applies for Licence
- More food irradiation approvals in USA - none in Canada
- CNSC decisions
- Swedish shutdown leads to more CO2
- India's 12th NPP enters service
- AECB becomes CNSC
Obituaries:
- Dr. John Robson
CNS News
- Annual General Meeting
- President's Report to AGM, June 12, 2000
- Financial Statements to December 31, 1999, and Auditor's Report
- Meet the new president - Ken Smith
- News of Members
- Incoming President's Message
- Branch Activities
- NA-YGN (North American Young Generation in Nuclear) on the move
- CNS recognizes achievers - Society presents awards to teams and individuals at Annual Conference
Endpoint: The Times They Are A-Changin'
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial
Letters
- On the lease of the Bruce Nuclear Stations, by D. Anderson
- Evolving Safety Analysis Technology, by J. Cuttler
Cameco's Port Hope Conversion Plant
A Conversation with Gene Preston
by F. Boyd
Does the Future have a Constituency? The need for nuclear power
by D. Johnston
Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Canada's Nuclear Industry
by J. Bowman, T. Gorman, D. Pendergast and M. Stewart
The Effect of Low doses of Ionizing Radiation
Comments on Dr. Rosalie Bertell's presentation before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, September 21, 2000
by P. Dupport
A Web site for Scientific Codes - Building bridges between owners and users
by C. Gaver
Streamlined Reliability Centred Maintenance - Application to CANDU 6 Stations
by R.A. Richard, M.N.S. Holmes, J.H. Nickerson, A.L. DeLong
Health Benefits of Low Dose Radiation: the science and medical applications
by J. Cuttler
General News
- Refurbishment of Point Lepreau
- President-elect for CNSC appointed
- CNSC approvals
- IST to develop special dosimeter
- OPG shifts responsibility for IIP
- ANS/ENS Meeting
- Korea to decide on nuclear program
- IEA predicts large rise in CO2 emissions
- Kaiga-1 commercial, Rajastan-4 connected
- Pickering A Hearing
- New nuclear unit proposed in Finland
- G-2 refurbishment studied
- US President names Fermi Award winners
- Nuclear and GHG
Appointments
- Reid Morden
- Wayne Boyd
- René Godin
Obituaries:
- Douglas James Gordon
- Norm Graham
CNS News
- 5th International Conference on CANDU Maintenance
- Branch Activities
- From the President's Desk
- New C.V. posting service, free to members
- Input sought for courses
CNS comments on Pickering A
- News of Members
- Dr. Brent Lewis, Dr. Esam Hussein
Book Review: Nuclear Waste: Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas, by Lois Wilson
Reviewed by D. Wiles
Book Review: Nuclear Reactor Theory in Canada, 1943 - 1946, by H. Clayton, S. Kushneriuk, G. Placzek, J. Stewart and G. Volkoff
- Progress in Nuclear Energy, Vol. 36, No. 3, 2000 Special Issue
Endpoint: Great Expectations
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial
Letters
- Power Plant Safety - natural gas vs nuclear energy
by J. Cuttler
The New COG - a look at the CANDU Owners Group, Inc.
Obsolescence of Components - a challenge for the nuclear power industry
by U. Mondal
Maximizing the Life of CANDU Fuel Channels
by H. Wong, P.J. Ellis, R. Baker and P. Gauthier
Reactor Regulation in the Open Competitive Market: Challenges in Regulation, Safety and New Approaches
by M. Taylor
Heavy Water: a Guide for the Hydrogen Century
by A. Miller
Auditor General reports on CNSC - and the CNSC responds
CNSC rules on Pickering environmental assessment
General News
- CNSC approves environmental review of Pickering A
- New president at AECL
- U of T SLOWPOKE dismantled
- Indian reactors ride through earthquake
- Romania reportedly to complete Cernavoda
- Bruce Power applies for licences
- Application for MAPLE operating licence
In memoriam
- Willie Wilson, by J.S. Foster
Obituaries:
- George Cowper
- John (Jack) Edmund Smith
- John G. Bayly, by C. Millar
Branch Activities
CNS News
- CNS plans active year
- CNS CANDU Chemistry Course: A formula for success, by B. Schneider
Endpoint: Nanuke of the North
by J. Whitlock
Index of the CNS Bulletin 1991 - 1996
Return to beginning of index
Editorial - Cautious Optimism
Comment - Bill C-27: unnecessary, intrusive, illogical and counter-productive
by J. Beare
OCI - a look at the Organization of CANDU Industries
Mr. OCI - Jack Howett
The radiological consequences of the Chernobyl accident - the UNSCEAR report
Why are We so Afraid of Nuclear Radiation?
by J. Cuttler
Nuclear Energy and Sustainable Development
reprinted with the permission of the Nuclear Energy Agency of the OECD
Decommissioning the U of T SLOWPOKE - a photo story
Possible Refurbishment of Point Lepreau
by R.M. White, S.H. Groom, P.D. Thompson, J.M. Barclay, P.J. Allen
ChemANDTM - A System Health Monitor for Plant Chemistry
by C.W. Turner, G.R. Mitchell, G. Tosello, P.V. Balakrishnan, G. McKay, M. Thompson, Y. Dundar, M. Bergeron, R. Laporte
General News
- Licences and agreement for Bruce A and B
- Formal bid for Iter in Canada
- OPG Sponsors nuclear engineering at five universities
- Jeffrey becomes chairman of British Energy
- Changes at AECL
- Operating licence for Canadian Light Source
- New head of COGEMA Resources
Winter Seminar
Obituaries:
- John S. Foster
- George Howey
- Charles Grinyer
- Arthur Marko
- Ray Silver
CNS News
- A course for high school physics teachers
- From the president's desk, by K. Smith
Publications Available:
CNSC Draft Regulatory Standard for Operators
CNSC Regulatory Policy
Letter: Review too soft, by J.A.L. Robertson
Endpoint: American Booty
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial - Challenging Times
CNS Annual Conference - excellent organization reflected in upbeat mood
22nd Annual Conference: Technical Papers
Emerging Directions in Regulation
by L.J. Keen
The Next Generation of CANDU: Reactor Design to Meet Future Energy Markets
by J.M. Hopwood, J.W. Love, D.J. Wren
Servicing and Upgrading the RMC SLOWPOKE - a photo story
by D. Arscott
Climate Change - the science
by H.G. Hengeveld
reprinted with the permission of the Canadian Chemical News
Hydrogen Production, Nuclear Energy and Climate Change
by R.B. Duffey, T.G. Poehnell
Investigation of Tritium in Groundwater at Pickering NGS
by J. DeWilde, L. Yu, D. Belanger, R. Wooton, K. Hansen, E. McGurk, A. Teare
McArthur River Uranium Mine - world's largest and highest grade uranium deposit has required innovative mining techniques
by M. Quick
A Canadian at UNSCEAR - Dr. Norman Gentner
General News
- Education Initiatives
- W.B. Lewis Lecture: Dr. Robin Jeffrey
- IMPELA Technology Sold
- IAEA Reappoints El Baredi
- AECL Appointment - Doug Christensen
- New French Company - Areva
- Nuclear at Chemistry Conference
- Bruce Power Begins Work on Bruce A
- CNA Appointment - Al Shypyth
- Windmill at Pickering
- British Energy recommends nuclear
- CNSC Hearings
Obituaries:
- Douglas G. Andrews
- Larry Shewchuk
CNS News
- Annual General Meeting
- CNS awards three members - R. Moridi, W.J. Garland, and P. Thompson
- 26th CNS / CNA Student Conference
- Another successful Teachers' Workshop
- Young Generation Network at Annual Conference
Publications Available:
AECL Annual Report
CNSC Regulatory Standard C-210 Maintenance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants
CNSC Regulatory Guide G-225 Emergency Planning at Class 1 Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills
A Critical Review of the System of Radiation Protection
Video - World Nuclear Association on nuclear power
Endpoint: The Impotence of Being Earnest
by J. Whitlock
CNS/CNA 26th Student Conference Supplement:
The Design of an Irradiation Facility for the Destruction of Spent Nitrocellulose Plastic Explosives / Désign D'une Installation pour Détuire par Irradiation Les Explosifs Plastiques Fait en Nitrocellulose Épuisée
by/par J.O.A. Kim, M. L'Italien, P. Nault, C. Prechotko
SLOWPOKE Integrated Reactor Control and Instrumentation System (SIRCIS)
by L.R. Cosby
Foundation for a Visual Reactor Simulation Toolkit
by D. Gilbert
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Editorial - An Embarrassment
Climate Change 2 Conference - Second conference on climate change and technology brings different disciplines closer together
Technology and Climate Change
by R. Morrison, D. Layzedl and G. McLean
Nuclear Power: Obstacles and Solutions
by R.S. Hart
CNS 7th International CANDU Fuel Conference
Canadian CANDU Fuel Development Programs and Recent Fuel Operating Experience
by D.S. Cox, J.H.K. Lau, W.W.R. Inch, R.G. Steed, E. Kohn, N.N. Macici, R. Chun
CANDU Fuel Research and Development in Korea: Current Status and Future Prospects
by H.C. Suk
Advanced Pressure Tube Sampling Tools
by K.C. Wittich and J.M. King
Plant Control System Upgrades in the Context of Industry Trends Towards Life-Extension
by J. de Grosbois, R. Basso, A. Hepburn and V. Kumar
General News
- Happenings at the CNSC: Major CNSC reorganization, CNSC decisions, Senior CNSC staff retire
- ITER negotiations begin
- W.B. Lewis lecture
- OPG cutting 2,000 positions - 1160 from nuclear
CNS News
- From the President
- Branch Activities
- New Members
- Meet the President
- Mclean in Texas
- The CNS at the Canada Wide Science Fair 2002!
Book Review: The Skeptical Environmentalist, Measuring the Real State of the World, by Bjorn Lomborg
Reviewed by D. Meneley
Publications Available:
Reliability Programs for Nuclear Power Plants (CNSC Regulatory Standard S-98)
Trends in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Economic, Environmental and Social Aspects (OECD)
Musings on the Nature of Things by W.G. Morison
Endpoint: 2002: Not Just Another Palindrome
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial - Looking back, and forward
Letter - Appalled about MAPLE
by A. Robertson
NPD - The Beginning of CANDU
First Nuclear Generated Electricity in Canada (June 4, 1962)
by J. Whitlock
NPD - A Beginning
by F. Boyd
Reactor in Canada's First Nuclear Power Station Goes into Operation
Press release of April 11, 1962
Bringing Iter to Canada: An Update
by P. Barnard and L. Ferguson
The ITER Fusion Reactor and Its Role in the Development of a Fusion Power Plant
by A. McLean
Winter Seminar - annual gathering draws largest attendance ever
The Kyoto Protocol and Nuclear Power: Two Views
Past and Future Directions in Climate Change Policy
by P. Giroux
Canada's Nuclear Industry and Climate Change Policy
by T. Gorman
Nuclear Energy and Sustainable Development in the OECD
by L.E. Echávarri
Globe 2002 - nuclear part of large environmental meeting
Nuclear Renaissance - the nuclear session at Globe 2002
Canada and Climate Change - excerpts from the address by David Anderson, Minister of the Environment, to the opening plenary session of the Globe 2002 conference
Fabrication, Quality Assurance and Performance of PHWR Fuel in India
by C. Ganguly
Control System Upgrades Support Better Plant Economics
by J. de Grosbois, A. Hepburn, H. Storey, R. Basso, and V. Kumar
Nuclear Education and Training in the Internet Age
by G. Bereznai and W. Garland
Nuclear Engineering Programmes at the Royal Military College
by H.W. Bonin
Les Programmes de Génie Nucléaire du Collège Militaire Royal du Canada
par H.W. Bonin
General News
- CNSC staff propose longer licence periods
- Corrosion found in US reactor vessel head
- French Academy criticizes Linear No Threshold theory
- CNSC issues national report
- CNSC licence fees to be increased
- Further CNSC re-organization
- People: Dr. Aly Aly and Dr. George Bereznai
- More problems with MAPLE
- Summer school on neutron scattering
Obituaries:
- Al Dahlinger
CNS News
- Adam at IYNC
- Branch Activities
- New Members
- CNS honours NPD in 2002
- Annual General Meeting
- 27th Student Conference
Book Review: Unlocking the Atom, by Hans Tammemagi and David Jackson
Book Review: Decide the Issues for Yourself: Nuclear need not be unclear, by J.A.L. Robertson
Book Review: The Skule Story: The University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering 1873-2000, by Richard White
Publications Available:
Externalities and Energy Policy: the life cycle analysis approach (OECD-NEA workshop Nov 2001)
An International Peer Review of the Yucca Mountain Project (NEA-IAERA)
Improving Nuclear Regulatory Effectiveness (OECD-NEA)
Endpoint: More bang for the Puck
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial - Where is the voice for nuclear?
23rd CNS Annual Conference - 40 Years of Nuclear Power in Canada
CNS/CNA Awards
Reactor Physics Innovations in ACR-700 Design for Next CANDU Generation
by M. Ovanes, P.S.W. Chan, J. Mao (AECL-SP)
Cobalt-60 Production in CANDU Power Reactors
by G.R. Malkoske, J.L. Norton (MDS Nordion), J.Slack (AECL-CRL)
4th CNS International Steam Generator Conference - specialized event draws delegates from many countries
Research Perspectives on the Evaluation of Steam Generator Tube Integrity
by J. Muscara (USNRC), D.R. Diercks, S. Majumdar, D.S. Kupperman, S. Bakhtiari, W.J. Slack (ANL)
Nuclear Engineering Programmes at the Royal Military College Part II
by H.W. Bonin
Les Programmes de Génie Nucléaire du Collège Militaire Royal du Canada IIme Partie
par H.W. Bonin
Early Development of Full Scale Nuclear Power in Ontario
by W.G. Morison
General News
- AECL Appointments: P. Fehrenbach, C.J. Allan, W.C.H. Kupferschmidt, P. Lafrenière
- Study shows no increase in cancer mortality in Port Hope
- New president for COG: B. MacTavish
- Bruce A restart ahead of schedule
- New LLW facility at Chalk River
- OPG purchases CO2 emission credits
- AECL pitches ACR in the USA
CNS News
- Meet the President: Ian Wilson
- McLean Moving
- Annual General Meeting
- AGM: President's Report
- AGM: Treasurer's Report
- NPD Commemorative Plaque
NPD - a historical achievement
by N.R. Ball (University of Waterloo)
Book Review: Memoirs: A Twentieth Century Journey in Science and Politics, by Edward Teller (with Judith Shoolery)
reviewed by K. Weaver
Book Review: Sakharov: A Biography, by Richard Lourie
reviewed by K. Weaver
Endpoint: Much Ado About Neutrons
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial - Shades of Dickens
Construction of CANDU in China: A China-Canada Success Story
by K. Petrunik (AECL-China)
Canada at PBNC 2002 - A strong presence and positive message
Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy in China
by Z. Huazhu (China Atomic Energy Authority)
22nd CNS Simulation Symposium - Specialists from four countries meet in Ottawa
Steam Generator Life Cycle Management: Ontario Power Generation Experience
by C.C. Maruska (OPG)
Isotope Production at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
by E. Herzig (McMaster University)
Procurement and Supply of CANDU Fuels
by E.G. Bazeley (E.G. Bazeley & Associates)
Advanced Construction Methods in ACR
by M. Elgohary, E. Choy, S.K.W. Yu (AECL-SP)
General News
- AECL applies to decommission Whiteshell
- Osborne comments on Pickering A delays
- NEI head gives W.B. Lewis lecture
- Nuclear Waste Management Organization established
- Qinshan unit connected to grid
- CNSC gains two new commissioners
- CRUISE conference explores energy policy
- Five new appointments to AECL Board
- Large attendance at ANS Winter meeting
- OPG transfers safety group to NNC
- Commissioning resumes on MAPLE I
- Preston leaves OPG
Obituaries:
- Dr. Kenneth F. Hare
CNS News
- Fehrenbach named VP of Pacific Nuclear Council
- CNS Council exploring scholarship program
- Branch Activities
- Two successful courses presented
- INSC issues revised reports
- CNS Council hosts delegation from Finland
Book Review: The Chemistry of Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal, by Donald R. Wiles
Endpoint: Buddy Can You Spare a Paradigm?
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: A Mixed Record
Protecting the Environment: CNS, CNA and COG join in a seminar and workshop on the effects of radioactive material in the environment
Protection of the Environment from the Effects of Ionizing Radiation - A Canadian Perspective of International Developments
by R.V. Osborne
Waste Management Organization well underway
A Conversation with Elizabeth Dowdeswell
by F. Boyd
Radioactive Waste Management at AECL
by R.D. Gadsby and C.J. Allen
The Maple Reactor Project
by G.R. Malkoske and J-P Labrie
Sustaining the Future: The Role of Nuclear Power in Meeting Future World Energy Needs
by R.B. Duffey and Y. Sun
Thirty Years of Reactor Physics at Pickering
by M.K. O'Neill
Learning the Hard Way - An early accident at the NRX reactor led to improved design of subsequent reactors and the development of a distinct Canadian approach to reactor safety
by F. Boyd
A historical note: NRX Accident
The Montreal Laboratory - the conception and birth of the Canadian nuclear program
General News
- USA and China join ITER
- AECL partners with Bechtel in USA
- MAPLE commissioning continues
- Bruce Power completes new financing
- Application of nuclear in oils sands studied
- Bruce 4 refuelling underway
- Qinshan 1 in commercial service
Obituary: Peter Barnard
Book Review: Learning from Errors and Accidents: Safety and Risk in Today's Technology, by Romney Beecher Duffey and John Walton Saull
Book Review: Creating the New World, by Theodore Rockwell
CNS News
- Chalk River Branch
- Pickering Branch
- Ottawa Branch
- Saskatchewan branch formed
Endpoint: For the People, Buy the People
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: A Time of Anticipation
Letter: Need Open Discussion of Problems, by J. Harvie
Letter: Protecting the Environment?, by J. Cuttler
Nuclear Industry Seminar
Nuclear Industry Seminar: Minister's Address
by H. Dhaliwal
Nuclear Industry Seminar: Nuclear Power and the Hydrogen Economy
by G. Ballard
Nuclear Industry Seminar: The Regulator's Perspective - Issues Facing the Nuclear Industry
by L.J. Keen
A Conversation with Linda Keen, head of CNSC
by F. Boyd
Nuclear Education: Industry, universities and government join in programs to develop and expand the most critical component of our nuclear program - people.
by F. Boyd
Nuclear Education: UNENE - The University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering will help ensure there are qualified nuclear engineers and scientists for an on-going nuclear program
by D. Jackson
University of Ontario Institute of Technology: Canada's newest university features programs in nuclear engineering and radiation science
by G. Bereznai
The CANTEACH Project: Preserving CANDU Technical Knowledge
by B. Garland, Y. Kosarenko, D. Meneley
NPD: Canada's First Nuclear Power Station
by L. McConnell
MOTHER Mk II - An Advanced Direct Cycle High Temperature Gas Reactor
by R.S. Hart, J.M. Kendall, B.J. Marsden
General News
- Flooding at McArthur River Mine
- AECL Restructures
- Diaz Appointed Chairman of USNRC
- Contract for Second Cernavoda Unit
- CNSC authorizes start-up of Pickering 4
- OPG to cease support of URL
- CNSC invites comment on waste policy
- Qinshan 2 critical, ahead of schedule
- New NB Power Nuclear granted licence
Obituary: William McKenzie Gilchrist
CNS News
- Annual general meeting
- Branch Activities - Bruce, Chalk River, Manitoba, Ottawa, Québec, Toronto, San Diego (!)
- ANS to present award for NPD
Support the Nuclear Waste Management Organization
by D. Pendergast
Endpoint: Leaving the Barn Door Open
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: A Need for Openness
Letter: The Environment Must Be Protected, by R. Osborne
Letter: Need Review of Nuclear Program, by J.A.L. Robertson
24th CNS Annual Conference: Conference Focuses on Nuclear Power
Nuclear Achievement Awards: The Canadian Nuclear Community Recognizes Major Contributors
Nuclear Power in the USA
by L. Foulke
Open Top Construction on the Qinshan Project
by K.J. Petrunik, K. Wittmann, A. Khan, R. Ricciuti, A. Ivanov, S. Chen
Opportunities for CANDU for the Alberta Oil Sands
by J.M. Hopwood, D. Bock, A. Miller, S. Kuran, H. Keil, L. Fiorino, K. Hau, X. Zhou, R.B. Dunbar
Retubing Point Lepreau
by L. Nosella, J.M. King, D. Poss, R. Baker
Properties of the Passive Films on Ni-Cr-Mo Alloys
by A.C. Lloyd, J.J. Noel, N.S. McIntyre, D.W. Shoesmith
Cosmic and Solar Radiation Exposure for Aircrew Over a Solar Cycle
by M. Desmoreaux
Investigation of the Bruce B Delayed Neutron Detection System
by O. Carriere
Reactor Safety Training for Decision Making
by C.K. Scott
The OECD Pipe Failure Data Exchange Project - Canadian Contribution on Data Validation
by A. Colligan, R. Jojk, J. Riznic, B. Lydell
General News
- Bruce Power responds quickly after blackout
- McMaster hosts TRTR 2003
- Diaz Appointed Chairman of USNRC
- CAE modernizes Cernavoda simulator
- AECL completes dry storage facility in Romania
- Qinshan 2 in commercial service
- McArthur River mine back in production
- President of AECL Technologies appointed
- Japan to pursue MOX
- MIT study supports nuclear
- MDS Nordion licenses Y-90 technology
- NWMO needs your comments
CNS News
- Meet the President
- Annual General Meeting
- President's Report
- Branch Activities - Bruce, Chalk River, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Sheridan Park, Toronto
The CNS Website: An On-Line Resource
by M.J. Brown
Message from the Membership Chair
Book Review: Deep River: A Canadian Story, by F.H. Krenz
Book Review: Handbook on Radiation Probing, Gauging, Imaging and Analysis. Vol 1: Basics and techniques Vol 2: Applications and Design, by E. Hussein
Endpoint: The Spam Economy
by J. Whitlock
Insert: OPG Technical Briefing on 14 August 2003 blackout
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Editorial: Pickering A: a damning but incomplete report
8th CANDU Fuel Conference: Resort setting proves successful for delegates from eight countries despite weather
An Overview of CANDU Fuel in India
by C. Ganguly
CANDU Type Fuel Activities in Argentina
by L. Alvarez, J.A. Casario, C. Moreno
Advanced Fuel Development in AECL
by P. Boczar
Bruce Power New Fuel Project: Design and Implementation of Bruce CANFLEX-L VRF
by M. Liska, D. McArthur
6th CNS International Conference on CANDU Maintenance
Universal Delivery Machine - Design of the Bruce and Darlington Heads.
by M.G. Gray, R. Brown
Incorporating Human Factors into Design Change Processes - A regulator's perspective
by L. Staples, H. McRobbie
Royal Society of Canada Symposium on Energy, Environment and Society: Making Choices
- Little reference to nuclear at symposium
General News
- New president for CNA
- NB Electricity Act to be proclaimed
- Nuclear Waste Management Organization invites comments
- China: AECL Agreement to expand technological co-operation
- AECL's Corporate Plan tabled in Parliament
- MAPLE saga continues
- SNO director awarded Herzberg medal
- McArthur River update
- Algae shut down plant
- MDS Nordion gets positive review
- DoE's Magwood to give W.B. Lewis lecture
- Interim report on "blackout"
- Bruce 8 outage extended
- RedR seeks volunteers
- Principles for a Carbon Market agreed
Obituaries:
Gordon Brooks
Bertram Brockhouse
William Campbell
CNS News
- President visits McArthur River Uranium Mine, by J. Whitlock
- Branch Activities - Chalk River, Darlington, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto
CNS Website
Endpoint: Once Upon a Time and Again
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Ending the Secrecy
Refurbishment Programs
by C.S. Irish
Fuel Channel Inspection - using the AECL Fuel Channel Inspection System
by W.R. Mayo, G. Van Drunen, D. Kalenchuk, R. Gunn
Steam Generator Maintenance and Life Management at Embalse Nuclear Station
by R. Sainz, G. Diaz, H. Sveruga, T.K. Ramakrishnan, S. Azeez
Electrical and C&I Maintenance at Cernavoda NPP
by S. Hada, S. Voiculescu, D. Bigu, V.S. Krishnan
Atoms for Peace - December 8, 2003 was the 50th anniversary of speech that launched the international civilian nuclear program
A Conversation with Murray Elston, CNA President
CNA 2004 Seminar - Largest attendance ever for annual event
2004 W.B. Lewis Memorial Lecture: Charting a New Course for Nuclear Energy
by W.D. Magwood, IV
Canada's Uranium Mining Industry - Optimism and Frustration
by T. Gizel
General News
- WIN (Women In Nuclear) reorganizes
- Bruce Power to study restarting units 1 and 2
- Revised Guidelines for environmental assessments
- AECL and Hitachi open new office
- CNSC hosts Safety Culture symposium
- ITER site selection postponed
- CNSC invites comments on ALARA
- World Nuclear University created
- Alberta report supports nuclear for tar sands
- OPG makes changes at Pickering
Obituaries:
Jim Walker
Jack W. Richmond
William Campbell
CNS News
- CNS President's remarks to CNA 2004 Seminar
- CNS to bid for PBNC 2008
- EIC Fellowship Award to Fred Boyd
- CNS turns 25
- Branch Activities - Bruce, Chalk River, Darlington, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Pickering, Quebec, Sheridan Park, Toronto
Book Review: The Human Factor, by Kim Vicente
reviewed by D. Meneley
Book Review: Deep Waters: The Ottawa River and Canada's Nuclear Adventure, by K. Krenz
Endpoint: Split Atoms, Not Infinitives
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Is it time for optimism?
14th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference: Strong Canadian Presence at PBNC
Canadian Papers at PBNC 14:
- Conceptual Design of the Chornobyl New Safe Confinement - Overview
by V. Kulishenko (SIP-PMU), C. Hogg (Bechtel), E. Schmieman (Battelle), M. Wrona (Bechtel), P. Convert (EdF), Y. Nemchynov (NIISK), V. Shenderovich (KIEP), V. Shcherbin (ISTC), P. Belicard (EdF), M. Durst (Battelle) - Low Doses of Radiation Reduce Risks in vivo
by R.E.J. Mitchel (AECL) - Sustaining Improved Performance at Bruce Power
by R.E. Tout , R. Zemdegs (Bruce Power), J. Chou (Canadian Nuclear Utility Services) - Update on AECL's Spent Fuel Management Activities
by M.E. Stephens, D.W. Marinacci, S.K. Cotnam, W.C. Kupferschmidt (AECL)
Making Nuclear Power Sustainable
by B. Barré (ENS
Safer Nuclear Energy for the Future
by D. Meneley (AECL)
IYNC 2004: Over 300 young nuclear professionals from around the world combine business and fun at successful gathering in Toronto
by R.E.J. Mitchel (AECL)
General News
- CAE wins contract for simulator for Swiss plant
- McMaster Nuclear Reactor celebrates 45th anniversary
- OPG issues comprehensive report
- Bruce 6 power increased slightly
- CNSC reaches out
- Cameco to develop uranium mine in Kazakhstan
- Point Lepreau in planned maintenance outage
- Appointments: Gail Marcus, Patrick Lamarre, Joe Fontana
- US utility chooses ACR
Obituaries:
Delmar Tegart
Keith Harvey
Francis Malcolm Fraser
CNS News
- President very active
- CNS bids for PBNC 2008
- Pioneers to be honoured
- Paul Fehrenbach becomes PNC president
- Branch Activities - Bruce, Chalk River, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Pickering, Toronto
- Officers' Seminar
- Luxat moves to McMaster
Book Review: Fuelling the Future, by Andrew Heintzman and Evan Solomon
Publications Available
Endpoint: All's Well That Ends Well
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Get It Right!
25th CNS Annual Conference - "Meeting the Challenges"
Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards
Selected Papers at the 25th CNS Annual Conference:
- Moving Along the Risk-Informed Path - Drivers and Challenges
by S. Petrella, Fl. Dermarkar, D. Austman (OPG), R. Chun (BP) - Application of Plant Life Management Program and Experience at NRU
by J. Nickerson, R. Dam, J. Arnold, D. See Hoye (AECL) - Development of the Advanced CANDU Reactor Control Centre
by S. Malcolm, R. Leger (AECL) - Development and Implementation of the Waste Diversion Program at MDS Nordion's Cobalt Operations Facility
by T. Wasiak, J. Kavanaugh, J. Bellemore (MDS Nordion) - History: Design of On-Power Fuelling Machines
by W.H. Jackson (CGE, ret'd)
- Cancer studies of miners discontinued
- CNSC invites comments on draft Guide
- New engineering services company
- Romney Duffey named Fellow of ASME
- Cameco receives licence for surface work at Cigar Lake
- Bruce Power achieves high industrial safety rating
- NWMO seeks input
- CAE appoints new CEO
- 50 years with AECL!
- OPG taking different approach to Pickering 1
Obituaries:
William Frederick (Bill) Baldwin
John Ingolfsrud
Colin Graeme Lennox
CNS News
- Meet the President
- Annual General Meeting
- President's Report to Annual General Meeting
- Incoming President's Address (W.G. Schneider, June 7, 2004)
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- Nuclear Science and Engineering Division
- Fuel Technologies Division
- Environment and Waste Management Division
- CNS 25th Anniversary
- Preferred Corporate Rate for CNS Members at Quality Hotel Downtown Toronto
- Branch Activities - Bruce, Chalk River, Golden Horseshoe, New Brunswick, Sheridan Park, Toronto
- Branch Spending
- Honouring CNS Pioneers
- Inukshuk Winners in CNS 25th Anniversary Draw / Gagnants d'Inukshuk au tirage en célébration du 25ième anniversaire de la SNC
Book Review: Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives and Uncertainties, by Vaclav Smil, reviewed by A.R. Burge
Book Review: The Regulatory Control of Radioactive Waste Management: Overview of 15 NEA Member Countries, by the OECD
Endpoint: Thoughts on a Street Corner
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Encouraging News, but...
6th International Simulation Conference - Selected Papers:
- Refurbishment of Point Lepreau Generating Station
by P.D. Thompson (NBP), M.A. Petrilli (MAPSAN), R. Jaitly, N. Ichiyen (AECL) - Generation IV Power for the Future: Status of SCWR
by R.B. Duffey (AECL) - Bruce A Restart Phase B Commissioning Physics Tests - A Comparison Between Measurements and Calculations
by C. Ngo-Trong, D.A. Jenkins, W. Shen, A. Mao, P. Schwanke (AECL), M. Gold (CANDESCO) - Now That We've Arrived, Where Shall We Go?
by D. Meneley
by R.A. Brown, P.H. Wigfull, G.H. Archinoff
Waste Repository Planned for Bruce Site
Forum Discusses ICRP draft 2005 Recommendations: ICRP proposes more of the same, plus rules for non-human biota
Canadian Light Source: Official opening of Saskatchewan synchrotron facility
General News
- New OPG Board has Nuclear Expertise
- SNC-Lavalin Takes Over Canatom NPM Inc
- ACR in US Licensing Demonstration
- Vacuum Building Inspection at Bruce B
- Commissioning of Cernavoda 2 begun
- AECL signs agreements with Chinese agencies
- Conference on Waste Management
- Bruce Power considering investing in Point Lepreau
- Review of cost estimates <
Obituary:
Frank Stern
CNS News
- CNS Council Changes
- Education and Communications Committee
- Inter-Society Affairs Committee
- Design and Materials Division
- Environment and Waste Management Division
- Fuel Technologies Division
- Nuclear Science and Engineering Division
- Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Division
- Branch Activities - Chalk River, Darlington, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Toronto
- Outstanding Contribution Award - Dr. John Luxat
- Highlights of CNS privacy policy
- Award for Deep River Science Academy
Endpoint: Slightly Semantic
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Different Perspectives
First CNS Workshop Proves Successful: Workshop on CANDU Life Cycle Management focuses on HTS Ageing
Periodic Safety Review for Wolsong Unit 1
by S. Kim (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
Implementation of Low Void Reactivity Fuel in Bruce B
by R.M. Chun, F.C. Iglesias, G.H. Archinoff (Bruce Power and Candesco Research Corporation)
Evaluation of Safety Margins During Dry Storage of CANDU Fuel in MACSTOR/KN-400 Module
by R. Beaudouin, R. Shill (AECL), K-H Lee, S-H Chung, J-H Yoon, B-I Choi, H-Y Lee, M-J Song (Nuclear Environment Technology Institute, Korea)
CNA's Nuclear Industry Seminar 2005 - changed venue, modified program, record attendance
Canada's Changing Nuclear Environment - The Challenges Ahead for Canada's Nuclear Regulator
by L.J. Keen (CNSC)
OPG Chairman Reports on Nuclear progress
by J. Epp (OPG)
Women in Nuclear (WIN) Canada Holds Second Meeting
General News
- CAE sells power plant simulator business to L-3 MAPP
- MOU and Agreement with China
- Cameco Proceeds with Cigar Lake Mine Construction
- AECL and MDS engage mediator for MAPLE
- ZEEP to be rebuilt at museum for 60th anniversary
- Canada signs Generation IV agreement
- NRC President appointed
- CNSC Responds to 2005 Office of Auditor General Report
- CNSC invites comments on proposed documents
Obituaries:
Howard B. Newcombe
Terence John Carter
D. Allen Bromley
Hans Bethe
CNS News
- Council writes in support of the Advanced CANDU Reactor
- Presentation to Nuclear Waste Management Organization
- Support for education: Deep River Science Academy
- Support for education: Scientists in School
- Branch Activities - Bruce, Chalk River, Darlington, Ottawa, Québec, Sheridan Park, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
CNS Presentation to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization Advisory Council
Endpoint: A Close Call for America
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: We Must All Speak Out
CNS Waste Management Conference - large attendance reflects timeliness of event
Choosing a Way Forward - NWMO's Draft Study Report
by E. Dowdeswell (Nuclear Waste Management Organization)
Overview of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's Waste Management Operations at the Chalk River Laboratories
by N. MacDonald (AECL)
Tailings Management Best Practice: A Case Study of the McClean Lake Jeb Tailings Management Facility
by M.A.J. Tremblay, J. Rowson (COGEMA Resources Inc.)
Regulatory Review of Safety Assessments for Decommissioning Projects - An International Project
by R. Ferch (CNSC), B. Batandjieva (IAEA)
Comparison of Risks from Deep Geological Disposal and Extended Storage Approaches for the Long term Management of Used Fuel
by N.C. Garisto, M.W. Davis (SENES Consultants)
Environmental Assessment of the Dismantling of 12 Russian Nuclear Submarines
by D. Moffett, P. Craig (Golder Assoc.), M. Gerchikov (Nuclear Safety Solutions), M.J. Washer (Foreign Affairs, Canada), K. Kulikov (NIPTB Onega, Russia)
Emergency Response to a Nuclear Power Reactor Accident
by W.R. Bruce (Ontario Cancer Inst.), L.W. Shemilt (McMaster U), A.T. Stewart (Queen's U)
ICAPP 2005 (International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants) - personal observations from a conference half a world away
by F. Boyd
Refurbishment of CIRUS Reactor
by R.C. Sharma, S.K. Agarwal (Bhabba Atomic Research Centre, India)
General News
- NWMO Issues Draft Proposal
- Keen Reappointed at CNSC
- Environmental Assessment for Port Hope Project
- Rod White Retires from NB Power
- L3 MAPPS to Provide Simulator Upgrade for Daya Bay
- CNSC Schedules Hearings on MAPLE
- AECL Develops Decommissioning Plan for Chalk River
- CNSC proposes Amendments to Security Regulations
- New President at OPG
- ElBaredi Reappointed at IAEA
Obituary:
Philip Arthur Ross-Ross
CNS News
- Education and Communications Committee: World Nuclear University, Canadian Museum of Science and Technology - International Year of Physics, CNS Scholarship Program, Nuclear Plaque Cracking Incident
- CNS Members Inducted into Academy of Engineering
- John Luxat Heads 2005-2006 Council
- North American Young Generation in Nuclear - in Canada
- NRU Life Extension
- West Wylie Story
- Branch Activities - Bruce, Chalk River, Darlington, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Sheridan Park, Toronto
Book Review: Fusion - the Energy of the Universe by Garry McCrachen and Peter Stott
Endpoint: Overheard in a Café
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Positives and Negatives
26th CNS Annual Conference - Record attendance reflects optimism but messages mixed
Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards
Another Anniversary - GE Canada celebrates the 1955 creation if the Civilian Nuclear power Department, designer of NPD
ZEEP: Canada's First Nuclear Reactor
by R.E. Green and A. Okazaki (AECL, Retired)
Point Lepreau Refurbishment - Update 5
by R.M. White, E.R. Eagles, C.N. Hickman, R. Baker, P.D. Thompson (NB Power), J.Q. Howieson and N. Ichiyen (AECL)
Developing People for The New Nuclear Generation
by C. Gordon, R. Fluke and R. Moya (Nuclear Safety Solutions)
Assessing Human Performance Through a Model-Based Regulatory Approach
by J-Y Fiset and H. McRobbie (CNSC)
EPR Meeting International Safety Standards with Margin
by S.M. Mazurkiewicz (AREVA Framatome ANP Inc), J Brauns, J. Blombach (Framatome ANP GmbH)
General News
- MAPLE - another two years?
- Refurbishment of Point Lepreau Approved
- CNSC Defers Decision on the Financial Guarantee for the Decommissioning of CRL
- Pickering Unit 1 goes critical
- L3 MAPPS to Build Simulator for new Finnish reactor
- Hawthorne named chairman of WANO
- Acres International becomes Hatch Acres
- "Definitive" report on Chernobyl issued
- A further agreement between AECL and CNNC
- CNSC releases responses to question on Convention report
- Full environmental assessment not required for NRU
Obituary:
Don Nazzer
CNS News
- Annual General Meeting
- Education and Communications Committee: World Nuclear University, Canadian Museum of Science and Technology - International Year of Physics
- Branch News: Chalk River and New Brunswick branches
- Officers' Seminar
- CNS President's Report to the AGM June 13, 2005, by W. Schneider
- A Canadian at WNU, by M. McIntyre
- North American Young Generation Nuclear - Addressing Industry Issues: The NA-YGN "Challenges Document"
- New Members
Endpoint: Refurbish Thyself
by J. Whitlock
Calendar
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Editorial: Future of CANDU?
Letter: Bring Load-following Into the Open
9th CNS CANDU Fuel Conference - Criticality safety a major topic at this very successful meeting
LVRF Fuel Bundle Manufacture for Bruce
by A. Pant (Zircatec Precision Industries)
CANDU Fuel Long-Term Storage and Used-Fuel Integrity
by Z. Lovasic and P. Gierszewski (OPG)
Manufacture of Fuel and Fuel Channels and their Performance in Indian PHWRs
by R. Kalidas (Dept of Atomic Energy, India)
Development Of Licensing Basis For Future Power Reactors In Canada
by G. Rzentkowski, I. Grant and T. Viglasky (CNSC)
Energy Person of the Year: Canadian energy community honours Duncan Hawthorne
Organization of CANDU Industries Annual Meeting
7th CNS International Conference on CANDU Maintenance: A preliminary report
General News
- Bruce Power awards major contracts for units 1 and 2
- AMEC NCL to be project manager for Bruce 1 and 2
- AECL awarded contract for retubing Bruce A Units 1 and 2
- SNC-Lavalin Nuclear to replace steam generators at Bruce 1 and 2
- NWMO issues "Final Study"
- Van Adel reappointed as President and CEO of AECL
- Licence for MAPLE Reactors renewed
- Cameco looking to acquire Zircatec
- Pickering Unit 1 "in-service"
- MDS Nordion buys Cobalt-60 from Russia
- Fuelling machine designer turns 100
- Bruce partnership restructured
Review and Comment on "Choosing a Way Forward", the Future Management of Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel, Final Study of the NWMO
by J.A.L. Robertson
Commentary: A Review of the Video "Village of Widows" - A lesson of how much more powerful emotions can be than facts
by W. Keyes
History: The Eldorado Radium Silver Express
by J.E. Arsenault
CNS News
- Meet the President - John Luxat
- Divisions: Nuclear Science and Engineering, Design and Materials
- Committees: Education and Communications
- Branch News: Chalk River, New Brunswick, Ottawa and Sheridan Park branches
- New Members
Endpoint: Why this is CANDU Country
by J. Whitlock
Calendar
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Editorial: "International" Safety Standards?
From the Publisher
Letter: AECL and OPG need to confer
7th CNS International Conference on CANDU Maintenance - Attendance at Conference Reflects Importance of Maintenance
Crack Detection Tools for Feeder Inspection
by E. Lavoie, E. Lavallée Institut de recherche d'Hydro-Québec), G. Rousseau, J-F Coté (HQ)
Pickering Unit 1 Return to Service - Experiences in Managing a $1 billion Project
by C. Patterson (OPG)
Wall Thinning of CANDU Large Bore Heat Transport System Piping
by C. Schefski, J. Pietralik, Z. Walker (AECL), R. McAlister, O. Naeem (OPG), A. Guillermo (NBP)
Steam Generator Tubesheet Waterlancing at Bruce B
by R. Persad (B&WC), D. Eybergen (BP)
CANDU Reactor Performance - 2005
by M. Brown (AECL)
CNA Nuclear Industry Seminar 2006 "Urgent and decisive government action is needed" is closing message to record crowd
The View of the Regulator: Responding to Industry Growth
by L.J. Keen (CNSC)
General News
- Ken Petrunik Awarded EIC Medal
- AECL assumes ownership of MAPLE and NPF
- Bruce and NB Power put refurbishment and restart on the web
- CNSC issues licensing process for new NPPs
- AECL sells ECC strainers to US utility
- OPG denies discussing new plants
- Cameco completes purchase of Zircatec
- NB Power and AECL name refurbishment project leaders
Obituaries:
Charles (Yung Fen) Chang
Eugene Critoph
Nicholas Martin Ediger
Alan Wyatt
Robert Lee ("Bob") Clarke
A Commentary: CANDU is not an Edsel but it could be an Avro Arrow
by T. Thompson (Consultant)
More History: History of the name Canatom
by N. Craik (Canatom, ret'd)
CNS News
- CNS comments on OPA report
- Branch News: Chalk River, Golden Horseshoe, Ottawa and Saskatchewan branches
- Committees: Education and Communications
- CNS World Nuclear University Bursary
- New Members
- The CNS/NA_YGN (North American - Young Generation Nuclear) Best Paper Contest
by Brent Williams
Book Review: 'Deadly Sunshine: the History and Fatal Legacy of Radium' by D. Harvie
review by D. Wiles
Endpoint: The Lost Years
by J. Whitlock
Calendar
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Editorial: People Power
As the Publisher
Letter: CNSC comments on new licensing approach
27th CNS Annual Conference - Conference focuses on nuclear resurgence
W.B. Lewis lecture: "Myths and Realities in Education and Research: the problem of knowledge and judgment in democracies"
by Dr. John S. Cowan, Principal, Royal Military College of Canada
Nuclear Achievement Awards
WiN (Women in Nuclear) Global 2006 - a very successful conference - with a difference
CCC 2006: EIC Climate Change Conference focuses on technology - Significant nuclear participation
Nuclear Fission Fuel can be Considered as Inexhaustible
by H.D. Lightfoot (Global Environmental and Climate Change Centre, McGill University)
CWESI 2 (Canadian Workshop on Engineering Structural Integrity), another successful CNS workshop
Profile: Kevin Routledge, "Point" person for Bruce refurbishment
Chernobyl - 20 years after
General News
- Ontario's Electricity Future
- CNSC issues draft rules for refurbishment
- Government funds Chalk River "legacy" cleanup
- AECL to retube Wolsong 1
- New "Support Centre" at Bruce
- Bill Garland appointed Executive Director of UNENE
- CNSC holds hearings on CRL, Bruce, Lepreau
- AECL signs MOU with Argentine organizations
- Problems at Cigar Lake
- Hawthorne visits B & W
- "Team CANDU" formed
- Two AECL alumni win US physics prize
- CNA elects 2006-2007 Executive Committee
CNS News
- CNS Annual General Meeting - Dan Meneley installed as president for 2006 - 2007
- CNS Council for 2006 - 2007
- CNS hosts meeting of Pacific Nuclear Council
- Education and Communication Committee
- Badge-Draw Winners at the Annual conference, Reactor Safety course, CWESI-2
- Student conference winners
- Branch News: Bruce, Chalk River, Darlington, Golden Horseshoe, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Quebec, Sheridan Park and Toronto branches
- New Members
Endpoint: Trump and Triumph
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Bruce Power takes a bold step
Letter: Paper Ignored Thorium
Author Response
Transition to Large Scale Nuclear Energy Supply
by D.A. Meneley (AECL Ret'd, CNS President)
Pre-Licensing of the Advanced CANDU Reactor
by R. Ion, N. Popov, V. Snell, C. Xu (AECL), J. West (Candesco)
Regulatory Approach for Life Extension of Nuclear Power Plants in Canada
by D.G. Miller, I.M. Grant, K. Lafreniere, P. Webster (CNSC)
Homogeneous SLOWPOKE Reactor for the Production of Radioisotope: A Feasibility Study
by P. Busetta, H.W. Bonin (RMCC)
A Very Public Debate: The Nuclear Industry in Port Hope
by B. Hawkins Kreps
Heavy Water at Trail, British Columbia
by J.E. Arsenault
General News
- Bruce looks forward to "new build"
- CNSC overturns staff order to shut down tritium plant
- First steam generator for Bruce A Restart shipped
- Two New Commissioners for CNSC
- Changes at NWMO
- CNSC approves screening EA for Bruce refurbishment
- CNSC renews Chalk River operating licence
- L-3 Communications MAPPS develops new LWR simulator
- OPG to do EA for Pickering B refurbishment
- Agreement to look at CANDU for oil sands
CNS News
- Historical Plaque for Douglas Point
- Saint John, N.B. venue for 2007 Conference
- CNS Council creates "futures" committee
Endpoint: A Life Less Mindful
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: An "interesting" year
15th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference: Canada has a strong presence at international meeting
The Current Status of DUPIC Fuel Technology Development
by K.C. Choi, H. Choi, H.D. Kim, J.J. Park, G.I. Park, K.H. Kang, J.W. Lee, M.S. Yang (KAERI)
Molten Fuel Moderator Interaction Program at Chalk River Laboratories
by T. Nitheanandan. G. Kyle, R. O'Connor, D.B. Sanderson (AECL)
Ensuring Reliable Medical Isotope Supply
by K. Hedges (AECL), G. Malkoske (MDS Nordion)
Cancer and Low Dose Responses In Vivo: Implications for Radiation Protection
by R.E.J. Mitchel (AECL)
Preserving Technical Knowledge - When Technology's Lifetime Exceeds the Human Life Span
by D. Meneley (AECL ret'd), W. Garland (McMaster U), M. Lightfoot, M. Safa (CANDU Owners Group)
Nuclear Undergraduate Programs at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
by G.T. Bereznai (UOIT)
UOIT Nuclear - a student's perspective
by S. Amin (UOIT)
PHYSOR 2006: Reactor Physicists from around the world meet in Vancouver
Organization of CANDU Industries: Mini seminar augments business meeting
Douglas Point Commemorated
Bruce A Refurbishment - Preparatory work completed, major tasks to begin soon
by F. Boyd
General News
- CNSC's Keen re-emphasizes international standards
- AECL signs agreement with Argentina on expanded CANDU program
- CAMECO working on water ingress at Cigar Lake
- New Chair of AECL board: Michael C. Burns
- MDS Nordion receives ASA approval for innovative cancer therapy
- Canadian Light Source receives $25.8 million for major projects
- Bruce Power and Power Workers Union offer apprentice scholarships
- CNSC gives SRB two-month extension
- AECL annual report on web
- NB Power launches construction of International Power Line construction
- CNSC creates New Reactor Licensing Division
- Intervenors flock to CNSC hearing in Port Hope
- Cost of Generating Electricity
CNS News
- CNS at PBNC 2006
- CNS meets science teachers
- CNS Speakers' Bureau approved
- Branch news - Chalk River, Golden Horseshoe, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Sheridan Park, Toronto, UOIT
- Courses: Chemistry of Preservation, Degradation and Activity Transport
- Courses: Eddy Current for Engineers
- Draw Winners
Endpoint: It's a Wonderful Half-Life
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Uncertainty
Editorial: Evolution of Canadian Reactor Safety Principles and Requirements
Letter: Re: Paper Ignored Thorium - Accelerator Breeding
5th CNS International Steam Generator Conference: Large attendance reflects importance of key NPP component
by F. Boyd
Steam Generator Aging in CANDUs: 30 years of Operation and R & D
by R. Tapping (AECL)
Steam Generator Replacement at Bruce A Unit 1 and Unit 2
by R. Hart (SNC-LAVALIN Nuclear Inc.)
Evolution of Management Activities and Performance of the Point Lepreau Steam Generators
by J. Slade, J. Keating (NBP), T. Gendron (AECL)
The Greenhouse Problem - Let's Get Serious
by E. Siddall
The Rutherford Museum at McGill University
by F. Boyd, J. Arsenault
4th Annual Women in Nuclear Meeting
CNA Nuclear Industry Seminar 2007: Record Attendance
by F. Boyd
General News
- Environmental Assessment project description of Bruce "new build" accepted
- AECL to train Argentinians on retubing
- Bruce Power selects US recruiter
- Background: D2O produced at Bruce for 25 years
- CNSC appoints new vice president
- Cameco continues restoration at Cigar Lake
- CNSC recommends EA panel for deep geologic repository
- Gentilly-2 operating licence renewed
- Cernavoda fuel loading begun
- MDS Nordion to train European oncologists on Therasphere - Creates centres of excellence for innovative liver cancer therapy
- IAEA launches new radiation symbol
- Appointments at Ontario Power Generation
- Extension of waste facility at Point Lepreau completed early
- Record output from Bruce Power in 2006
- Zircatec to do EA for enriched fuel line
CNS News
- CNS writes to federal ministers
- 2006 World Nuclear University Summer Institute, by Dominic Rivard (HQ)
- Branch news - Chalk River, Golden Horseshoe, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Quebec, Sheridan Park, UOIT
- News of CNS members and colleagues
- Two former CNS presidents retire
Book Review: Rutherford: Scientist Supreme by John Campbell
review by J. Arsenault
Endpoint: An Unbearable Greenness of Being
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Realistic Optimism or Euphoria?
Editorial: Looking back - and forward: A farewell as editor
Meet the new editor (Ric Fluke)
Letter: Load-following capability essential
28th CNS Annual Conference: Largest attendance, most exhibitors, at Saint John event. Theme: "Embracing the Future - Canada's Nuclear Renewal and Growth"
by F. Boyd
Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards
W.B. Lewis Medal - Daniel Rozon
Ian McRae Award - Michael Lees
Outstanding Contribution Award - Keith Scott
Innovative Achievement Award - Team of: Ken Kozier, Peter Chan, Laurence Leung, Mukesh Tayal
Education and Communication Awards (2): Engin Özberk and Scientists in Schools
R.E. Jervis Award (2): Michael Broczkowski and Jared Smith
Reactivity Initiated Accidents and Loss of Shutdown - 20 Years Later
by J. Luxat (NSERC/UNENE Industrial Research Chair in Nuclear Safety Analysis, McMaster University)
Bruce A Refurbishment - An Update
by R. Liddle (Bruce Power)
UOIT Graduates First Nuclear Engineers
The International Reactor Physics Experiment Evaluation Project (IRPhEP)
by J.B. Briggs (INL), E. Sartori (OECD NEA), L. Scott (Cover to Cover, USA)
History: The Montreal Lectures: 2 August - 2 October, 1944
by J.E. Arsenault
General News
- Government accepts NWMO proposal
- OPG Engineering Building opened at UOIT
- New Brunswick to study second unit at Lepreau
- CNSC recommends panel review for Bruce new build EA
- AECL to seek generic design approval for ACR in UK
- Recent CNSC decisions: 10 year licence for OPG's Western Waste Management Facility; Screening EA accepted for decommissioning AECL's PTR; New effluent treatment plant at Stanleigh mine approved
- CNSC decides on EA Screening Report for Pickering B refurbishment
- Government creates Science, Technology and Innovation Council
- L3 MAPPS to modernize Wolsong simulator
- Euratom celebrates 50th anniversary
- CNSC ready for new government directive on regulations
- Cernavoda 2 goes critical
- Brazilian firm seeks uranium in NB
- OPG files proposal for Darlington B
- Nuclear pioneers honoured: Rutherford and Mackenzie inducted into Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame
- NRC installs neutron reflectometer at CRL
Obituaries
- Leon Leppard
- Chauncey Starr
I Remember John Melvin
by. J.T. Rogers
CNS News
- CNS Annual General Meeting
- President's Report to the AGM, Dan Meneley, President 2006 - 07
- Chalk River Branch co-sponsors symposium The Viability of a Nuclear Power Plant in Renfrew County
- Brent Williams VP of NA-YGN
Winners at CNS / CNA Student Conference
Book Review: Nuclear Power in Canada and Beyond by Roger G. Steed
review by F. Boyd
Endpoint: The Telephone and the Fuel Bundle
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Is AECL for Sale?
From the Publisher (F. Boyd)
Letter: Load-following capability essential
Degradation 2007 - the conference
by B. Schneider
Technical and Management Challenges Associated with Structural Materials Degradation in Nuclear Reactors in the Future
by F.P. Ford
The Kroll Zirconium Medal Award - Dr. M. Griffiths and Dr. R. Holt
Computed Phase Equilibria and Material Studies for the Zirconia - Gadolinia - Dysprosia - Yttria System
by E.C. Corcoran (RMCC/CMRC)
Electrochemical and Weight-Loss Study of Carbon Steel Corrosion
by V.J. Thomas and R.P. Olive (UNB)
Environmental Assessment: Challenges and Opportunities
by J. Hilbig (Bruce Power), D. Moffett, K. Beri (Golder Associates Ltd)
The Results from the Second High-Pressure Melt Ejection Test Completed in the Molten Fuel moderator Interaction Facility at Chalk River Laboratories
by T. Nitheanandan, G. Kyle, R. O'Connor (AECL)
General News
- OPA issues plan for Ontario's electricity
- AECL signs MoU with China and Argentina
- New CNSC regulatory documents:
1. Regulatory Standard S-210, Maintenance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants
2. Regulatory Guide G-323, Ensuring the Presence of Sufficient Qualified Staff at Class 1 Nuclear Facilities - Minimum Staff Complement
- ANS names award after W.B. Lewis
- Application for nuclear plants in Alberta
- Bruce Power to refurbish Unit A-4
- Cameco reports on Cigar Lake
- Bruce Power orders steam generators for Unit 3
- Algae problems at OPG's Pickering B
- Zircatec celebrates 50th anniversary
Obituary
- Ross Campbell
CNS News
- Meet the President (Eric Williams)
- "From Here to There" - The View from the CNS President's Seat
- CNS Membership Grows / Les adhésions à la SNC augmentent
Endpoint: It Was the Best of Technologies, It Was the Worst of Technologies
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: Is Our Regulator in Focus?
From the Publisher (F. Boyd): The American Scene; Canada's Science Policy; CNS 2008 Conference
Cornerstone of the Canadian nuclear Industry Turns 50: NRU, AECL's crown jewel, keeps shining
NRU turns 50! World's best research reactor still going strong after a half century
by F. Boyd
Collaborative Partnerships - Ushering in a new era of personalized medicine
by S. West, President, MDS Nordion
Nuclear Imaging Drug Development Tools
by L. Buchanan (MDS Nordion), P. Jurek (Macrocyclics), R. Redshaw (MDS Nordion)
CRPA 2007
by M. Grey (Candesco Corporation)
Letter: Tomorrow's Albino Mastadon, by D. Pendergast, Chair, Alberta Branch, CNS
Letter: Make the Renaissance Real, by B. Williams, VP, North American Young generation in Nuclear
Cameco Vision 2010
by A. D'Agostino (Cameco Corporation)
Comment on the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy "Advice on a Long-Term Strategy on Energy and Climate Change"
by A. Miller, R.B. Duffey (AECL)
Enhanced Security in the Nuclear Industry
by G. Frappier (CNSC)
General News
compiled by F. Boyd
- Government orders review of AECL
- Canada joins Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP)
- Bruce Power to buy Energy Alberta
- Cameco reduces activities at Rabbit Lake
- AECL signs agreement with Russian company
- CNA / WiN announce 2008 seminars
- CNSC releases Convention Report
- Bruce A rebuild continues on schedule: What's new - Nov 29, 2007
- Transmission delay concerns Bruce Power CEO
- Controversy continues at Port Hope
- OECD/NEA issues statement on qualified human resources
- 50th anniversary of Windscale accident
The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Synthesis Report
by F. Boyd
Global Governance Key to a Sustainable Energy Future
by F. Boyd
Book Review: Smelling Land - The Hydrogen Defence against Climate Catastrophe by David Sandborn Scott, Canadian Hydrogen Assn
review by D. Meneley (AECL Engineer Emeritus)
New CNSC regulatory documents:
- Approved Documents
- RD-310 Safety Analysis for New Nuclear Power Plants
- RD-204 Certification of Persons Working at Nuclear Power Plants
- RD-360 Life Extension of Nuclear Power Plants
- Issued for Consultation
- RD-346 Site Evaluation of New Nuclear Power Plants
- RD-337 Design of New Nuclear Power Plants
- Meet the President (Eric Williams)
- "From Here to There" - The View from the CNS President's Seat
- CNS meets more science teachers, by B. White (CNS Education and Communication Committee)
- CNS members among AECL awardees
- CNS at Pacific Nuclear Council (PNC) and International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC)
- Branch News: Alberta (D. Pendergast), Chalk River (B. Bromley), Golden Horseshoe (D. Novog), New Brunswick (M. McIntyre), Ottawa (M. Taylor), Québec (M. Rhéaume), Sheridan Park (A. Buijs)
Endpoint: That Was Then
by J. Whitlock
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Editorial: They're Back!
From the Publisher (F. Boyd): Changes at the CNS; The NRU - isotope imbroglio; Ontario call for proposals; CNSC design rules
CNA Nuclear Industry Seminar 2008: Record Attendance; New format at annual event
by F. Boyd
Minister supports nuclear
by G. Lunn, Minister of natural Resources Canada
Women in Nuclear (Win) celebrates 5th birthday
The NRU - isotope affair
by F. Boyd
Letter: Low level radiation doses, by J. Cuttler
Letter (to the Peace River Record Gazette): Bias and Expertise in Nuclear, by J. Whitlock, Past President of the CNS
New Nuclear Power Plants for Ontario
by D. Jones (AECL, retired)
Opinion: What Would Warrant Selection of CANDU?
by B. Schneider (BWC, retired)
Implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for the Dismantling of Nuclear Powered Submarines at Zvedochka Shipyard, Russia
by M. Washer (Dept Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa), M. Cull, C. Crocker (Teledyne Brown Engineering Ltd, Virginia, USA), V. Ivanov, A. Shepurev (FSUE Zvedochka), B-U-Z Khan, M. Lee, M. Gerchikov (NSS Ltd, Toronto)
Materials Challenges for the Supercritical Water-Cooled Reactor (SCWR)
S. Baindur (Ottawa Policy Research Associates, Inc.)
A Human Error-based Risk Assessment Model
W. Rhodes (Rhodes & Assoc. Inc., Toronto)
Eldorado Port Hope Refinery - Uranium Production (1933 - 1951)
J.E. Arsenault
Memories from the Staff Hotels - AECL Hotels Home to Thousands
A. Bancroft
General News
- Ontario invites bids for New Build
- Bruce Power Alberta applies for site licence
- Darlington receives five-year licence
- Rabbit lake Mine back in production
- Bruce unit 5 record run
- Environmental assessments for OPG projects
- Proposed new Liability Act under review
- Final steam generator lifted into Bruce A
- Draft agreement finalized for Romanian reactors
- Areva and partners to proceed with Midwest Project
- Cigar Lake remediation proceeding
- New president at Areva Resources Canada
- L-3 MAPPS to upgrade Areva simulators
- Pressure tubes removed from Bruce 2 CNS News
- "From Here to There" - The View from the CNS President's Seat
- Branch News: Alberta (D. Pendergast), Chalk River (B. Bromley), Golden Horseshoe (D. Novog), Ottawa (M. Taylor), Sheridan Park (A. Buijs)
- News from the CNS Education and Communication Committee, by B. White
Endpoint: Pump and Circumstance
by J. Whitlock
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