The KIVI Nuclear Engineering Department and the Dutch Nuclear Society invite you to the following physical symposium:

Innovative Applications of Nuclear Energy

The programme is as follows:

14:00 Reception and coffee
14:30 Opening
14:45 Gert Pille(Tractebel):"Nuclear energy sources in space"

The European Space Agency (ESA) recently awarded a contract to Tractebel to evaluate the possibility of producing plutonium 238 (Pu-238), the nuclear fuel used for space exploration, on European soil. The fuel powers nuclear batteries known as radioisotope-powered thermoelectric generators (RTGs) and radioisotope heating units (RHUs) that are essential to provide spacecraft and astronauts with electricity and heat where the sun does not shine. It could be used for the European lunar lander to explore the moon. The lander is expected to be launched in 10 years.

15:45 Carl van Hooijdonk(Prodigy Clean Energy):"Benefits of floating nuclear powerplants"

The advantages of SMR (Small Modular Reactors) are linked to the ability to build them easily in modular form. The construction of the modules should then take place at a controlled construction site. This kind of construction process now mainly takes place in the offshore industry. The advantages of this industry can be maximised when the SMR is constructed afloat.

16:45 Drinks
18:00 End

Location: KIVI Building, Prinsessegracht 23, The Hague

Cost: Free for KIVI members and patrons of NNS and Kernvisie.

Register via the KIVI website