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BRILLIANT

Grant Agreement: 662167

WP1. Deliverable D1.1

The existing research infrastructure, human potential and research projects

Author(s): J. Jagielski, M. Frelek (NCBJ), Egidijus Urbonavičius (LEI), Gunta Kizane (UL),

Waclaw Gudowski (KTH), Laurynas Juodis, Evaldas Maceika (FTMC), Gintautas Klevinskas

(VAE SPB), Alan Tkaczyk (UT)

Date of issue of this report: 30 April, 2016

Start date of project: 01/07/2015 Duration: 36 Months

Project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Euratom Framework

Programme for Nuclear Research &Training Activities (2014-2018)

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Table of content:

1 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR NUCLER RESEARCH .................................................................... 3

2 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY ........................................... 10

3 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS. POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ............................ 16

4 CENTRAL LABORATORY OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION .......................................... 24

5 CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................. 29

6 LITHUANIAN ENERGY INSTITUTE ..................................................................................... 37

7 KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................... 47

8 UAB „VAE SPB” ...................................................................................................................... 51

9 INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS ................................................................................... 58

10 BALTIC SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................... 67

11 NUCELAR MEDICINE CENTRE ............................................................................................. 74

12 INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS, UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA .......................................................... 80

13 INSTITUTE OF SOLID STATE PHYSICS, UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA ................................. 86

14 UNIVERSITY OF TARTU INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS ............................................................ 94

15 KTH – Royal Institute of Technology and Nuclear facilities in Oskarshamn ......... 100


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1 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR NUCLER RESEARCH

1.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ)

ul. Andrzeja Sołtana 7

05-400 Otwock - Świerk

Phone: +48 22 27 31 001

Fax: +48 22 77 93 481

e-mail: [email protected]

Web page: www.ncbj.gov.pl

1.2 Type: a. Research

b. Academic

c. Industry

1.3 Basic figures (number of employees, address, contact data, supervisory

organization)

Number of employees: ~ 1100

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Address: ul. Andrzeja Sołtana 7, 05-400 Otwock- Świerk, POLAND

Contact: phone: +48 22 27 31 001, fax: +48 22 77 93 481, e-mail: [email protected]

Supervisory organization: Ministry of Energy

1.4 Main activities of the institution NCBJ is one of the largest institute in Poland, that conducts research in such areas as:

radiation medical physics, material science, nuclear physics, physics of elementary

particles, neutrino physics, astrophysics and astronomy of elementary particles,

cosmology, electronics and detectors, accelerator physics and dosimetry in radiation

protection. Other than that, NCBJ offers PhD studies in elementary particle physics,

cosmic radiation physics, cosmology and astrophysics, nuclear physics, plasma

physics and technology, solid state physics, material sciences. Moreover, the institute

has accumulated vast experience in production of accelerators for medicine and

industry and ionizing radiation detectors and materials for their construction. NCBJ

is also one of main manufacturers of radiopharmaceuticals.

1.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others) Title: Bayesian approach to multi-parameter problems in physics and beyond

involving parallel computing and large data-sets

Short title of the project: BayesFITS

Implementation time: 01.01.2011 – 31.12.2015

Main objective is to develop a practical approach based on applying methods of

Bayesian statistics to analyzing and extracting useful information from vast

amounts of data expected from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Realizing this

goal will lead to creating a library of sophisticated high-efficiency and high-

portability algorithms, and other tools, that will have a much wider range of

applicability, in particular in analyzing risk assessment in realistic

environments. Not only should this help physicists to make a more effective use

of the results from the LHC during the expected two decades of its operation

but, equally importantly, results are likely to be useful to researchers from

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other areas of science and industry both in Poland and in an international

environment

Title: Świerk Computer Centre - infrastructure and services for power industry

Short name of project: CIŚ


Main objective: Aim of the Centre is to prepare a competence base capable of

providing advanced data processing services for domestic nuclear power

engineering and conventional power industry, simulations of fuel processes,

simulation and monitoring of radiological hazards as well as to conduct

scientific and developmental research in related fields. The Świerk Computing

Centre provides resources and services for scientific and technological

research.

Title: Development of Ionizing Radiation-Based Technologies in NCBJ Świerk

Short name of project: 4Laby


Main objective was to create in Świerk a world-class centre to conduct high-

quality research, outcomes of which will be applicable in science, industry, and

medicine. As a part of project implementation, 4 laboratories has been

modernized and developed: Accelerating Structures Lab, Ion & Plasma Beams

Lab, Radiography Lab and Environment Monitoring Lab.

Title: IT Technologies for Astrophysics Observations in Wide Energy Range

Short name of project: IT for Astrophysics

Implementation time: 2011-2014

Main objective: Development of a computer centre providing software and

technical support dedicated to gather, distribute and analyze astrophysics


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experimental data. The centre is based on several astronomy-related projects

run in NCBJ (POLAR, INTEGRAL, Pi of the Sky, JEM-EUSO)

Title: Development of dedicated systems based on accelerators and detectors of

ionizing radiation for medical therapy and in detection of hazardous materials

and toxic wastes

Short name of project: Accelerators & Detectors (AiD)

Implementation time: 01.01.2008– 12.12.2013

Main objective of project was to design and produce demonstrators of

innovative systems:

Demonstrator of a national border protection system that would scan

passing large-dimension cargo (e.g. trucks, containers) with beams of

ionizing radiation in order to detect illegal trafficking of various

prohibited substances by means of an innovative combination of

radiography and activation techniques.

Three demonstrators of accelerators for cancer therapy:

miniature low-energy electron accelerator (X-ray tube) with an

applicator for direct irradiation of breast tumors

medium-energy mobile electron accelerator for intra-operative

treatment

multi-energy LINAC integrated with diagnostic simulator for

highly-advanced radiotherapy procedures.

1.6 Link to Annual Report (if available) Annual report 2014: http://www.ncbj.gov.pl/en/dokument/ncbj-annual-report-

2014

1.7 Membership in international nuclear research programs and societies European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM)

EuroFEL (FELs for Europe)

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French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)

European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL)

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN )

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

International Energy Agency (IEA)

National Institute of Nuclear Physics, National Laboratory in Frascati (INFN LNF)

1.8 Main research (experimental and analytical) equipment : all, available

for external partners MARIA Research reactor:

o Power (thermal) 30MW

o radiopharmaceutic production

o testing of structural materials for nuclear power engineering,

o neutron transmutation doping of silicon,

o neutron modification of materials,

o research in neutron and condensed matter physics,

o neutron radiography,

o neutron activation analysis,

o neutron beams in medicine

o training in the field of reactor physics & technology.

12 lead-shielded hot cells for testing materials with activities up 100 Ci

(3.7×1012 Bq) inter-connected with a transport tunnel, equipped with

technological systems and apparatus dedicated for investigation of properties of

irradiated structural materials

Świerk Computer Centre – advanced data processing and simulations

IBIS II high temperature plasma gun – unique plasma source that opens new

basic research paths, as well as makes possible to modify surfaces of engineering

materials for applications in technology in some innovative ways


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NanoTest Vantage system - a complete range of nanomechanical and

nanotribological tests

1.9 Main access rules: participation in experiments and physical access

(security) All external guests coming to NCBJ must be declared prior to the visit. Polish

nationals should submit the forms two days before entry, foreign (EU) guests one

week before entry. Visits in MARIA reactor require special screening, therefore 10

days may be needed. To prepare your visit you have to submit your personal data

(name, nationality, ID number, institution name) to the contact person in NCBJ. In

principle all experiments available in NCBJ are open for international collaborations.

1.10 Free description (could include scientific metrics: number of

publication per year, institution Hirsch factor) Number of publication: 3793 (2006 – 2013)

Hirsch factor: 122 (2015)

NCBJ Świerk Computer Centre (CIŚ) computer cluster has been ranked 155th on

the prestigious TOP500 list of the world’s top supercomputers

NCBJ experts have designed and developed a continuous-mode source of fast

neutrons of energy 14 MeV fed by thermal neutrons produced by the MARIA

research reactor in Świerk. Parameters of the reactor-converter combination are

good enough to practically use the produced flux of fast neutrons to test various

constructional materials necessary to successfully develop 4th generation

nuclear reactors and thermonuclear reactors expected to produce majority of

energy consumed by mankind in the future. The converter is the sole facility of

its kind operated in the world.

ItraPol and LutaPol, new radiopharmaceutical precursors developed & produced

in NCBJ, have been awarded in the 17th edition of the “Polish Product of the

Future” competition


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2 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY

2.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology (IChTJ or

INCT)

ul. Dorodna 16

03-195 Warszawa, Poland

Phone: (+48 22) 504 12 20, 504 10 00

Fax: (+48 22) 811 19 17, 811 15 32

e-mail : [email protected]

Web page : http://www.ichtj.waw.pl

2.2 Type: a) Research

b) Academic

c) Industry

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organization)

Number of employees: ~275

Address: ul. Dorodna 16, 03-195 Warszawa, Poland

Contact: phone: (+48 22) 504 12 20 or 504 10 00,

fax: (+48 22) 811 19 17 or 811 15 32



2.4 Main activities of the institution Organization specializes on nuclear chemistry, radiobiology, nuclear technologies in

industry, medicine and environmental protection. IChTJ plays crucial role in R&D

projects that have been realized in such fields as radiation techniques and technology

or radio - analytical methods. Moreover, institute has great experience in

construction of radioisotope instruments and equipment, thus IChTJ offers vast

range of products, measuring devices, technologies and services – to commercial and

R&D use. Furthermore, institution provides international PhD studies in such

research fields as: chemical aspects in nuclear energy, radiation chemistry and

biochemistry, chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals, analytical chemistry, nuclear

methods in material research and chemistry radicals.

2.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others) Title: Ageing Diagnostics and Prognostics of low-voltage I&C cables

Short title of the project:


Main objective: Wires and cables are inherent elements of nuclear power plants

(NPP), that are responsible for proper work of devices and – mainly – for safe

exploitation. Due to aggressive environment of work (radiation, ozone,

humidity, etc.), wiring is vulnerable to rapid ageing, what changes it properties

and affects on safety. Main objective of project was to evolve modern,


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convenient, non- invasive methods, that produce reliable results, to monitor

condition on wires and cables in NPP during its operation.

Title: Multi-disciplinary biodosimetric tools to manage high scale radiological

casualties

Short name of project: MULTIBIODOSE

Implementation time: 01.05.2010 - 30.04.2013

Main objective was to improve classical methods of biomedical analysis in order

to receive results of many samples in short time, what is essential if any mass

radiological emergency occurs. Reduction on time needed for large analysis

may be obtain in few manners:

Number of samples depletion at the expense of results’ accuracy

Use of modern microscopes systems with image analysis that allow test

automation

Network of cooperating bio - dosimetric laboratories.

Title: New MS Linking for an Advanced Cohesion in Euratom Research

Short name of project: NEWLANCER

Implementation time: 2011 – 2014

Main objective: NEWLANCER is a project funded by the European Commission

under the Euratom Programme with 15 partners. The project aimed at

evaluation of the skills and the current participation of New Member States.

Therefore, the purpose was to create a more efficient cohesion in nuclear

research. The next project’s objective was to identify and implement effective

and efficient actual solutions leading to enlarged New Member States

involvement in future Euratom Programmes, f.i. by strengthening and

catalyzing the full R&D potential at national level or by collecting and analyzing

relevant cases on New and Old Member States participation in Euratom

Programmes in order to draw up good practices and recommendations.


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Title: Dissemination and support of innovative plasma technologies

development to environmental protection of Baltic Sea Region (Plasma for

environment protection)

Short name of project: PlasTEP

Implementation time:

Main objective:. The objective of the project is to push plasma based cleaning

technologies of atmospheric air and water treatment to a visible practical

application. Project’s goal is to disseminate and foster plasma based

technological innovations for the environment protection in the Baltic Sea

Region. Programme also builds up a network to combine the existing

knowledge about plasma technologies with partners from industry, science and

policy. Plasma technology breaks new ground and gives the chance for

environment-friendly industrialisation, which means that it is not necessary to

miss the advantage of modern time beside reducing air pollution.

Title: Implementing Public Participation Approaches in Radioactive Waste

Disposal

Short name of project: IPPA


Main objective: Implementation of public involvement radioactive waste

management programmes in Central and Eastern European countries (Czech

Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Slovenia). The project also addressed

the issue of how to build a safe space for discussion of common, and sometimes

highly controversial, issues across national borders – such as transboundary

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental

Assessment (SEA), regional repositories, and application of the Aarhus

Convention. The project also appealed to issues regarding how negotiations on

compensation and added value can be implemented at the local level and will


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result in a series of concrete recommendations concerning the implementation

of public involvement. In short, the project was about:

• Enhancing the quality of decision making processes in nuclear waste

management by clarity, awareness, fairness and trust;

• How to implement processes of participation and transparency and how

stakeholders should be involved in a “safe space”;

• Practical organization of safe spaces in national programmes and

exploration of how this can be done also in the multi-national context.

2.6 Link to Annual Report (if available) Annual report 2015: http://www.ichtj.waw.pl/ichtj/publ/annual/annual15.htm

2.7 Contact data Address: ul. Dorodna 16, 03-195 Warszawa, Poland

phone: +48 22 504 12 20 or 504 10 00,

fax: +48 22 811 19 17 or 811 15 32


2.8 Membership in international nuclear research programs and societies



for external • Station for radiative sterilization with Electronics 10/10 accelerator, producing

high-energy electron beam;

• Spectrophotometer U-1100 which uses wavelength of light 200-1100nm with

measuring range -0,500-3.000 ABS

• Two-stream spectrometer CD-96, which uses wavelength of light 240-370nm for

deuterium lamp and 340-700nm for halogen lamp

• Digital multimeter Keithley, used to measurements of calorimeters’ resistance

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(security) IChTJ is open for national and international cooperation programmes, please contact

IChTJ personnel for details of formal procedure related to permission to entry.


publication per year, institution Hirsch factor) Number of publication: about 110 (2015)

Hirsch factor:

Realization of project: “Joint innovative training and teaching/learning program

in enhancing development and transfer knowledge of application of ionizing

radiation in materials processing” through Erasmus+ programme, dedicated for

students from 6 different EU countries (Poland, France, Italy, Lithuanian,

Romania and Turkey).

IChTJ offers certified reference materials (CMS) for inorganic trace analysis;

poli-graphite materials as a bulk materials (f.i. melting pots or as a

monochromators for neutron spectroscopy) and coating materials (i.eg. for

medicine); and polymer aminotriazol – metal complexes (used, inter alia, in

production of catalysts and filter cloths).

IChTJ is an publisher of two journals: “Nukleonika - International Journal of

Nuclear Research” and “Progress of Nuclear Technology”


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3 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS. POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

3.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph The Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish

Academy of Science (IFJ PAN)

ul. Radzikowskiego 152

31-342 Kraków, Poland

Phone: +48 12 662 8200

Fax: +48 12 662 8458


Web page: www.ifj.edu.pl

3.2 Type: a. Research

b. Academic

c. Industry

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organization)

Number of employees: ~550

Address: ul. Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Kraków, POLAND

Contact: phone: +48 12 662 8200, fax: +48 12 662 8458, e-mail: [email protected]

Supervisory organization: Polish Academy of Science

3.4 Main activities of the institution The Institute carries out basic and applied research in physics, with emphasis on

nuclear physics. This research is aimed at explaining the structure of matter from

microscopic to cosmic scales, through experiments and/or application of theoretical

methods. Activity of Institute extends into interdisciplinary research in a range of

related fields and also stimulates technology transfer to the industry and to spin-off

companies. IFJ PAN is involved in both theoretical and experimental research,

concerning particle physics and astrophysics, nuclear and strong interactions physics,

condensed matter physics, interdisciplinary and applied research, in particular:

medical physics, nano-materials engineering, environmental physics, dosimetry,

radiation and environmental biology, biophysics, nuclear geophysics, radiochemistry

and econophysics.

3.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others) Title: Implementation of activities described in the Roadmap to Fusion during

Horizon 2020 through a Joint programme of the members of the EUROfusion

consortium



Main objective: Preparing for ITER experiments and developing concepts for

the fusion power demonstration plant DEMO.

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Title: Japan and Europe Network for Neutrino and Intensity Frontier

Experimental Research

Short name of project: JENNIFER


Main objective: European particle physics groups interested in searching

signals of new physics both with neutrinos, at T2K experiment, and at the

intensity frontier, with the Belle-II experiment at the SUPERKEKB machine,

want to share between them and with KEK laboratory their knowledge in data

analysis and detector technologies. Such knowledge sharing will enhance skills

and competences of all participants, will allow Europe to play a primary role in

the search for deviations from the actually known fundamental physics in the

flavour sector and, last but not least, will produce an unprecedented

collaboration with Japanese scientists on the ground of dissemination and

outreach.

Title: Advanced European Infrastructures for Detectors at Accelerators

Short name of project: AIDA 2020


Main objective The AIDA-2020 project brings together the leading European

infrastructures in detector development and a number of academic institutes,

thus assembling the necessary expertise for the ambitious programme of work.

In total, 19 countries and CERN are involved in this programme. AIDA-2020

aims to advance detector technologies beyond current limits by offering well-

equipped test beam and irradiation facilities for testing detector systems under

its Transnational Access programme. Common software tools, micro-electronics

and data acquisition systems are also provided. This shared high-quality

infrastructure will ensure optimal use and coherent development, thus

increasing knowledge exchange between European groups and maximising

scientific progress. The project also exploits the innovation potential of detector

research by engaging with European industry for large-scale production of


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detector systems and by developing applications outside of particle physics, e.g.

for medical imaging.

Title: Advanced European Infrastructures for Detectors at Accelerators

Short name of project: AIDA

Implementation time: 01.02.2011-31.01.2015

Main objective: AIDA addressed the upgrade, improvement and integration of

key research infrastructures in Europe, developing advanced detector

technologies for future particle accelerators, as well as transnational access to

facilities that provide these research infrastructures. In line with the European

Strategy for Particle Physics, AIDA targeted the infrastructures needed for R&D,

prototyping and qualification of detector systems for the major particle physics

experiments currently being planned at future accelerators. By focusing on

common development and use of such infrastructure, the project integrated the

entire detector development community, encouraging cross-fertilization of

ideas and results, and providing a coherent framework for the main technical

developments of detector R&D. This project included a large consortium of 37

beneficiaries, covering much of the detector R&D for particle physics in Europe.

This collaboration allows Europe to remain at the forefront of particle physics

research and take advantage of the world-class infrastructures existing in

Europe for the advancement of research into detectors for future accelerator

facilities. The infrastructures covered by the AIDA project are key facilities

required for an efficient development of future particle physics experiments,

such as: test beam infrastructures (at CERN, DESY and LNF), specialized

equipment, irradiation facilities (in several European countries), common

software tools, common microelectronics and system integration tools and

establishment of technology development roadmaps with a wide range of

industrial partners.


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Title: Higgs Tools – The Higgs quest – exploring electroweak symmetry breaking

at the LHC

Short name of project: HIGGSTOOLS


Main objective The main goal of the project is to provide excellent initial

training to young researchers in the field of high energy particle physics, paving

the road for new discoveries about the fundamental nature of the Universe at a

time when new discoveries are expected, and when the new Standard Model of

Particle Physics is going to be forged. The research goal of HiggsTools is the

investigation of electroweak symmetry breaking. This question lies at the very

frontier of knowledge of theoretical particle physics and phenomenology and, in

fact, the primary goal of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is to unveil

the mechanism of electroweak symmetry breaking.

3.6 Link to Annual Report (if available) Annual report 2003: http://www.ifj.edu.pl/publ/annual/AR2003.pdf?lang=pl

Report on Annual Activities 2013:

http://www.ifj.edu.pl/publ/report/IFJ_PAN_Report_2011-2013.pdf?lang=en

3.7 Membership in international nuclear research programs and societies IFJ PAN collaborate with numerous institutes in 26 countries, i.e.:

European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) -Geneva

National Institute of Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics – France

The Institut Laue-Langevin - France

The Joint Institute for Nuclear Research -Dubna

German electron synchrotron (DESY) – Germany

KFZ-Jülich

GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research – Germany

Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP)-Germany

University in Münster and Konstanz

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Brookhaven National Laboratory- USA

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization - Japan

Laboratories in Legnaro, Milano and Gran Sasso -Italy


for external

Isochronous Cyclotron Proteus C-235 (DCA) that produces proton beam with

energy from 70 MeV to 230 MeV

Proton Radiotherapy of eye cancer facility at AIC-144 Cyclotron (DCA)

Van de Graaff Accelerator (NZ52) with energy range 2.5 MeV for protons and He+

ions, 5 MeV for α particles and beam diameter 1mm, equipped in three beam

lines, dedicated to nuclear analytical methods like PIXE/PIGE and

RBS/channeling. It is used to environmental studies, bio-medical research and

material engineering

Two-beam ion implanter (NZ53) that produces beam with densities near to

500mA/cm2 and to creation of bioactive coatings layers

The 14 MeV Pulsed Neutron Generator (NZ54) used for research on the neutron

transport physics, including determination of the neutron parameters of

geological media and investigation of the thermal neutron scattering in

hydrogeonous media (hydrogen bound in molecules).

Nanosecond neutron source of thermonuclear neutrons (Plasma-focus type)

NSNS-2 (NZ54) used for elaboration of methods of detection of neutron fields

(space, energy and time distributions of neutron fluxes) mostly for the UE

EURATOM programme and also for nuclear geophysics and nuclear medicine

(radiation dosimetry)

Multipurpose X-ray microprobe (NZ52) with exchangeable targets:

Ti-characteristic X-ray Kα 4.5 keV, Mo - Kα 17.4 keV, Ag - Kα 22.2 keV, W - Kα

59.3 keV. The microprobe consists of three experimental lines dedicated to:

o computer microtomography, CMT, including Phase Contrast CMT (routine

operation);

o X-ray irradiation of biological specimens (pilot experiments phase);


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o elemental analysis of samples by XRF or TXRF) methods (design phase)

MR imaging research system 9.4 T (NZ56) and 4.7 T (NZ56), used for biomedical

in vivo studies

Philips X-Ray Machine - Roentgen Lamp MCN 323 (250 kV, 10 mA) (NZ52)

Stand for calibration of dosimetric instruments using gamma radiation (Cs-137

source) (NLW)

Theratron 780E (NZ63), equipped with 60-Co source activity equal to 95 GBq

(2570 Ci). Facility is used to calibration of ionization chambers, dosemeters

irradiation and materials irradiation

AC Susceptometer / DC Magnetometer that enables characterization of wide

array of materials, including conventional and high Tc superconductors, from

traditional magnetic substances to spin-glasses and organic molecule-based

magnets, for samples in the form of bulk solids, powders , single crystals or thin

films

SQUID Magnetometer (NZ34) used to 1) magnetization and magnetic

susceptibility as a function of magnetic field HDC, temperature or time, as well as

light- or pressure-induced changes in magnetic properties; 2) AC magnetic

susceptibility χAC = χ' - iχ'' as a function of temperature and of the frequence and

the amplitude of the oscillating field, in zero- or non-zero constant magnetic field

HDC and 3) electric conductivity as a function of temperature and magnetic field

FTIR spectometer EXCALIBUR FTS 3000 (NZ31) that allows study of the phase

transformations of molecular crystals and liquid crystals.

Polarizing Microscope (NZ31)

Confocal micro-Raman spectrometer (NZ53) to investigation of macro- and

microstructure of the thin, complex coatings and films. Investigation of stresses

in complex coatings.

Mössbauera Effect Spectrometer (NZ53)

High energy Nd:YAG laser (NZ53) to formation and modification of complex

coatings (multielemental layers and multilayers)

And more... For more information, please visit: http://www.ifj.edu.pl/dev/?lang=en

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(security) For details please contact IFJ direction. In principle the institute is open for foreign

researchers.


publication per year, institution Hirsch factor) Number of publications: around 700 (500 in international journals) per year

(2015)

Hirsch factor:

In July 2012 Poland's Minister of Science and Higher Education awarded the

status of a Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) in physics for the years

2012-2017 to the Marian Smoluchowski Research Consortium: "Matter-Energy-

Future", of which IFJ PAN is a member

IFJ PAN awarded "Kryształowa Brukselka" Price (Cristal Brussel) – 2004 and

2006

IFJ PAN awarded in the category of a research unit in the "Most Active

Participant of the 7th Framework Programme" in the region of Malopolska and

Podkarpacie in 2013


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4 CENTRAL LABORATORY OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION

4.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection (CLOR)

ul. Konwaliowa 7

03-194 Warszawa

Phone: +48 22 811 00 11

Fax: +48 22 811 16 16


Web page: www.clor.waw.pl


b) Academic

c) Industry


organization)


Address: ul. Konwaliowa 7, 03-194 Warszawa, POLAND

Contact: phone: +48 22 811 00 11, fax: +48 22 811 16 16, e-mail: [email protected]


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4.4 Main activities of the institution CLOR is an institution that conducts research on natural and artificial radiation

sources, radioprotection, radioecology, environmental protection and dosimetry. Due

to its’ practical and science achievements, CLOR has become leading research

institute in dosimetry and radioprotection. Laboratory specializes in dosimetry of

radon, individual dosimetry, biological effects of radiation, attestation of feedstock

and materials in building industry, monitoring of radioactive contamination in

foodstuffs and environmental components, around-the-clock radiological emergency

service assistance, countermeasures against illegal trafficking in nuclear and

radioactive materials and professional evaluations in the field. Since 2006 institute

has been chairing National Contact Point (NCP) for Training and Education in

Radiation Protection (PEPEOR), that provides nexus with European Platform

EUTERP. Heading such institution such NPC shows that CLOR is leading laboratory in

training - of and for – well - qualified experts and inspectors of radio-protection.

Wide research experience of CLOR specialists and scientists is being successfully

devolved to next generations during their PhD studies, that are being realized in the

institute.

4.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others) Title: Triage, monitoring and treatment – handbook for management of the

public in the event of malevolent use of radiation



Main objective: The radiation exposure can range from very low to substantial,

possibly combined with conventional injuries. There is a need to develop

practicable tools for the adequate response to such acts and more specifically to

address European guidelines for triage, monitoring and treatment of exposed

people. The main objective is to make a practicable handbook for the effective

and timely triage, monitoring and treatment of people exposed to radiation

following a malevolent act.


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Title: Environmental Risks from Ionising Contaminants: assessment and

management

Short title of the project: ERICA


Main objective: As p-art of the 6th Euratom-Framework Research &

Development Programme, the European project ERICA was launched in March

2004 and had produced a series of positive results: update of the database on

the effects of ionizing radiation on non-human species; exploitation of this

database to define ecosystem protection criteria; development of a method

designed to characterize the ecological risk by analyzing the exposure of fauna

and flora to ionizing radiation and the effects of such exposure. A range of

questions on risk management and the decision-making process were also

largely explored. This project came at a time of international consensus aiming

to develop methods to assess the risk that radionuclides represent for the

environment, much in the same manner as that done for chemical substances.

This project aimed to develop an integrated approach designed to assess the

effects of radioactive contaminants on the environment. On a scientific,

decision-making and societal level, this involved focusing on protecting the

fauna, flora and ecosystems.

Title: Nuclear safety and radiation protection

Short title of the project: Transition Facility

Implementation time:

Main objective:

Title: Environmental Modeling for Radiation Safety

Short title of the project: EMRAS



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Main objective: EMRAS continued some of the work of previous international

programmes in the field of radioecological modelling. The activities of EMRAS

focused on areas where uncertainties remain in the predictive capability of

environmental models, notably in relation to the consequences of releases of

radionuclides to particular types of environment (e.g. urban and aquatic

environments) restoration of sites with radioactive residues and impact of

environmental radioactivity on non-human species.

4.6 Link to Annual Report (if available) Annual report 2011:

http://www.clor.waw.pl/publikacje/roczniki/report_of_clor_2011.pdf


European Training And Education In Radiation Protection Platform (EUTERP)

Joint Research Centre (JRC) - Institute for Transuranium Elements


Helsinki Commission - Baltic Marine Environmental Protection Commmission -

Helcom Mors

Belarus State Department for Hydrometeorology - Centre of Radiation and

Environment Monitoring

The National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB)

Finnish Centre for Radiation and Nuclear Safety

“Frederic Joliot-Curie” National Research Institute for Radiobiology and

Radiohygiene in Hungary

State Nuclear Regulatory Administration in Ukraine

Federal Office of Public Health, Division of Radiation Protection in Swizerland

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for external partners

Radon test rig which is climatic chamber used to calibration of measuring devices

and methods in different environmental conditions;

ASS- 500 stations intended to detection of radioactive contamination of air;

Analyzer MAZAR-96 that measures the content of natural radionuclides (226Ra,

232Th, 40K ) and allow to evaluate activity indexes

Stationary and portable gamma radiation spectrometers sets to measurement of

radioactive iodine in the thyroid


(security)

Access to CLOR is subjected to control procedures, visitors should contact CLOR

contactperson for details.


publication per year, institution Hirsch factor)

Number of publication:

Hirsch factor:


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5 CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

5.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph

State research institute Center for Physical Sciences and

Technology (Valstybinis mokslinių tyrimų institutas Fizinių ir

Technologijos Mokslų Centras), Lithuania.

Savanoriu ave. 231,

LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania

Phone: +3705 2649211, Fax: +3705 2602317


Web page: www.ftmc.lt


b) Academic

c) Industry


organization)


Address: Savanoriu ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, LITHUANIA

Contact: phone: +3705 2649211, fax: +3705 2602317, e-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Supervisory organization:

5.4 Main activities of the institution The mission is to carry out fundamental and applied research as well as experimental

investigations in the fields of physics, chemistry and technologies, which are of utmost

importance to the state, society and business. The strategic approach of the research

is to carry out fundamental and applied research with the aim to develop new

methods, technologies, prototypes and devices which will be implemented in high-

level industry, foster high-tech industrial cooperation, international research and

applications. Strategic research objectives are to carry out the fundamental and

applied research and to prepare the high-level specialists and scientists in physical

and technology scientific fields: new materials and technologies; sustainable

technology; nuclear and renewable energy technology; lasers and laser technologies;

spectroscopy; spectral-electrochemistry of organic compounds; synthesis;

electrochemical, catalytic and sorption processes; microwaves and terahertz

electronics; optoelectronics; fluctuations and chaos self-organization phenomena in

non-linear dynamic systems; sensors and actuators; materials science and corrosion

of metals; environmental chemistry and physics; measurement standards and

primary methods of measurements, development and applications.

5.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others) Title: Ignalina Programme Project VAT 06, Technical assistance to VATESI

(State nuclear power safety inspectorate) in the field of decommissioning

(Phase 6)


Implementation time: 25.07.2012– 25.10.2016

Main objective: Conclusions and recommendations for the licensing

documentation of Ignalina NPP decommissioning projects.


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Title: Assistance to Ignalina NPP by Technical Support Organisations in the

Field of Radiological Characterisation for Block A1 (Reactor and auxiliary

systems)


Implementation time: March 2016 – February 2017

Main objective: Radiological characterization of block A1 (RBMK-1500 reactor

and systems) of Ignalina NPP.

Title: Evaluation of the material backlog and radiological inventory of Kozloduy

NPP Units 1 to 4


Implementation time: November 2011 – October 2016

Main objective: Measurements and calculations of radioactive activation and

contamination of Kozloduy NPP reactor constructions and internal surfaces of

main circulation circuits, assessment of the inventory of decommissioning

waste of Units 1 – 4.

Title: Advanced model of radionuclide migration in systems of water sediment

and flooded soils

Short title of the project: N.A.

Implementation time: 2012 - 2015

Main objective: Computer software MODRAD for radionuclide migration

modeling in lake and flooded soil ecosystems.

5.6 Link to Annual Report (if available) Annual report 2014 (in Lithuanian):

http://www.ftmc.lt/lt/apie-mus/dokumentai/FTMCmetinisPRANESIMAS2015.pdf

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5.7 Contact data

Address: Savanoriu pr. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, LITHUANIA

Contact: phone: +3705 2649211

fax: +3705 2602317



CEA (France)

CERN (EC)

IAEA (International)

FZK Jülich (Germany)

Risø National Laboratory (Denmark)

ITU (EC)

University of Arizona (USA)

National University of Ireland (Ireland)

IRSN (France)

Bel V (Belgium)

GRS (Germany)

SKB (Sweden)

STUK (Sweden)

Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (Romania)

Utrecht University (the Netherlands)

Stockholm University (Sweden)

KTH (Sweden)

Institute of Oceonology Sopot (Poland)

James Hutton Institute (UK)

Brookhaven National laboratory (USA)

Venice University (Italy)

Montpellier University (France)

Uzhgorod University (Ukraine)

mailto:[email protected]


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Chemical Physics Institute of Moscow (Russia)

Institute of Magnetism (Ukraine)


for external partners

Research methods for radiological characterization:

o Computer modeling of spent nuclear fuel composition, used codes: SCALE,

ORIGEN;

o Computer modeling of activation of reactor constructions, used codes:

MCNP/MCNPX;

o Computer modeling of contamination of internal surfaces of reactor

primary circulation circuit, used codes: OSCAR (developed by CEA,

France);

o Laboratory measurements: alpha, beta, gamma spectrometry; Liquid

scintillation counting (LSC); Accelerated Mass spectrometry (AMS);

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ISP-MS);

o Radiochemical preparation methodology and procedures for samples

before measurements;

o Radioactive waste is characterized using the scaling factor (or nuclide

vector) approach, which involves the use of all computer modeling and

measurement techniques.

Research for waste recycling and reprocessing technologies:

o Computer modeling of innovative facilities for nuclear waste

transmutation;

o Research and development of new techniques for nuclear graphite

characterization, treatment and utilization.

Research for waste immobilization techniques:

o analysis of the materials suitable for the development of improved

engineering barriers or materials for removal of pollutants with high

retention capabilities of pollutants (radionuclides).


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Assessment of nuclear systems safety:

o analysis of safety of nuclear facilities of nuclear energy, review of safety

analysis documentation.

Ion plasma beam technology – give information about types of ion, range of

energy, stability of plasma, temperature, etc:

Accelerator techniques – specify techniques, types of accelerated particles, etc.

FTMC possess the Tandetron 4110A ion accelerator - a Tandem-type common

analytic instrument used for ion implantation, helium or proton backscattering, PIXE

(particle induced x-ray emission), biological sample irradiation outside vacuum

camera.

Accelerator consists of a Hiconex 834 type Cs sputtering ion source, which could

provide negative ions from H to Au (except ions of noble gasses). Selected negative

ions from the Hiconex 834 ion source are focused and sent towards the acceleration

system equipped with direct current generator, working voltage of which can be up to

1.2 MV. The acceleration system consists of the acceleration tube system, gas stripper

terminal, where electrons are stripped from negative ions in a gaseous charge

transfer cell. Positive particles then travel to the other high energy end of the tank,

now are pushed by the same 1.2 MV potential. Accelerated particles can reach up to

2.4 MeV single charged (or 4.8 MeV triple charged). After acceleration and focusing,

selected energy positive ions are delivered to the analytic part with the sample.

Irradiated area of the sample might be changed from 2mm up to 5cm in diameter

(using beam scanning system). Typical beam current – up to microamps. Possible

energy of irradiation – from 10keV to 30keV, and from 600keV up to 4800keV.

At the FTMC, the Open Access Centers are established in various R&D fields. Currently

the following Open Access Centers (OAC) at the FTMC provide services:

OAC for Electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometry and and spectrometry:

SEM, SEM-FIB, TEM, EDX, XRD, HRXRD, WDXRD, XPS techniques);

OAC for Prototype formation and integration: light emitting structures,

photodetectors, elements of the optoelectronic devices, chemical sensors.


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Equipment: (i) deposition of functional layers: molecular beam epitaxy,

atomic layer deposition, chemical vapor deposition, magnetron sputtering; (ii)

formation of the device structures including laser lithography and wet bench

chemical tools; (iii) thermal processing; (iiii) chip assembling and testing.

OAC of Processing Technologies BALTFAB, services: Laser processing (in glass

marking, laser beam ablation, laser direct writing, ultrashort pulse laser

ablation; Molecular (dip pen nanolithography, microcontact printing,

piezoelectric inkjet printing, colloidal nanolithography; Analytical (bio AFM,

electrochemical sensors, imaging surface Plasmon ellipsometry).

OAC for Converse and Chemical Coatings, services: aluminum and its alloys

anodation, galvanic precious metals plating. Electrodeposition, structural

etching, of surfaces, passivation coatings etc.


(security) Several parts of the FTMC are open access, for details see webpage or D 1.2


publication per year, institution Hirsch factor)

Number of publication:

Hirsch factor:

For the year 2015 the National Scientific Award was given to

Prof. Habil. Dr. Eugenijus Norkus for his work „Chemical deposition of metals:

fundamental and applied research towards experimental development (2000 –

2014)”. Submited by the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC).

For the year 2009 the National Scientific Award was given to Prof. Dr. Vidmantas

Remeikis and Dr. Artūras Plukis for their work “Development and application of

the methods for the analysis of radioactive waste generation, characterization

and environmental impact (2002 – 2008)”. Submitted by the Scientific Council of

the Institute of Physics (currently FTMC) and Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.


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6 LITHUANIAN ENERGY INSTITUTE

6.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph

Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI)

Breslaujos g. 3,

LT-44403 Kaunas, Lithuania

Phone: +370 37 351 403

Fax: +370 37 351 271


Web page: www.lei.lt


b) Academic

c) Industry

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organization)


Address: Breslaujos g. 3, LT-44403 Kaunas, LITHUANIA

Contact: phone: +370 37 351403, fax: +370 37 351271, e-mail: [email protected]

Supervisory organization: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic

of Lithuania

6.4 Main activities of the institution LEI is a leading research centre in Lithuania in the energy-related field of research.

LEI covers such areas as renewable energy, biomass, security of energy supply,

development of energy planning methods, fuel cells and hydrogen, thermal physics

and fluid mechanics, nuclear safety, structural integrity assessment of components

and structures, simulation of complex energy systems, material science, hydrology.

LEI has been actively involved in the preparation of highly qualified professionals in

the field of nuclear energy, as well as carrying out the research for both the operating

and the new generation of nuclear reactors as well as nuclear fusion reactors. LEI

together with Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) as leading organisation has a

common doctorate program in the field of Energy and Thermal Engineering.

LEI has strong track record in international projects: H2020, FP7, FP6, FP5,

Intelligent Energy Europe, IAEA, COST, Eureka, INTERREG III, Baltic Sea Region

2007-2013 programme, South Baltic Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-

2013, Nordic Energy Research Programme, Leonardo da Vinci.

6.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others) Title: Training and Tutoring for NRAs and their TSOs: Nuclear Safety

Assessment and Inspection. The Implementation of Training and Tutoring

Program.

Short title of the project: N/A


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Main objective: In 2010 LEI joined the initiative of the Institute for Radiological

and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) to establish the European Nuclear Safety Training

and Tutoring Institute (ENSTTI). The objective of ENSTTI is to provide

educational, consultation and practical services by assessing radiological and

nuclear safety. ENSTTI calls on European TSO expertise to maximize the

transmission of knowledge and proficiency based on practical experience and

culture. The training courses, depending on the background level of participants

are of two types:

Beginners (Induction Course on Nuclear Safety – initial knowledge on

nuclear safety);

Advanced (courses oriented in deeper understanding of specific

problems).

LEI, as one of the founders of ENSTTI, participated in training activities from the

establishment of the ENSTTI. In 2010-2012 LEI provided their trainers in the

Induction Courses. Since 2012, when ENSTTI won the projects funded by the

Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DG

DEVCO), LEI is providing the trainers for the advanced level training courses in

nuclear safety and radiation protection. LEI provided the lecturers for the

courses: Nuclear Fuel Cycle Safety; Probabilistic safety Assessment; Safety

Assessment (deterministic); Criticality Safety and Thermal-hydraulics; Ageing

and Mechanical Analysis and others. ENSTTI is organizing not only training

courses but also individual tutoring sessions. ENSTTI offers tutoring periods

both for junior professionals and for those with professional experience in the

nuclear field. LEI participated in this activity as well.

Title: Code for European Severe Accident Management

Short title of the project: CESAM (FP7)


Main objective: The aim of the project is to consolidate the ASTEC code in

Europe as the main mean to manage severe accidents in all European II and III


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generation power plants (PWR, BWR, CANDU). The project consists of four

activities:

scientific management of ASTEC code, i.e. implementation of new

models in the code;

development of new models, taking into account information on

existing physical models;

validation of the code using experimental data and performance of

benchmarking calculations;

application of ASTEC code to analysis of power plants and to analysis

of efficiency or possible improvement of severe accident

management measures, and development “reference” input decks for

typical European PWRs and BWRs.

LEI specialists, together with partners are developing “reference” ASTEC input

deck for BWR type reactor, and using ASTEC and RELAP/SCDAPSIM codes are

performing benchmarking calculations of spent fuel pools of a selected BWR

NPP.

Title: Assessment of Regional Capabilities for New Reactors Development

through an Integrated Approach

Short title of the project: ARCADIA (FP7)


Main objective: Project covers two nuclear energy implementation areas

foreseen in Strategic research and innovation plan of SNETP technological

platform: 1) ESNII through support of construction of Generation IV liquid lead-

cooled nuclear fast reactor in Romania and 2) NUGENIA through support in

dealing with the remaining safety issues of Generation III nuclear reactors. The

project covers seven work packages, and LEI participates in five of them. LEI is

the coordinator of two of those (WP5 – Cooperation and dissemination and

WP6 – Research Reactors networking for LFR technology and improved LWR

safety).


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Title: Proposal for a harmonized European methodology for the safety

assessment of innovative reactors with fast neutron spectrum planned to be

built in Europe.

Short title of the project: SARGEN IV (FP7)


Main objective: The objective of this project was to develop a coordinated

European methodology, devoted to safety assessment of innovative fast neutron

spectrum reactors. In the SARGEN-IV project four prototypes of reactors of

generation IV were distinguished: (1) gas cooled fast neutron reactor, (2) liquid

sodium cooled fast neutron reactor, (3) liquid metal (lead) cooled fast neutron

reactor, (4) lead-bismuth cooled facility operating as accelerator. In the scope of

the project, the researchers of LEI take part in the activities of the following

three working groups: (1) review of safety assessment methodologies of

innovative reactors; (2) application of the European safety methodologies; (3)

development the European Action Plan for the scientific research in the field of

safety of fast neutron reactor technologies. LEI was coordinating the activity in

the Task Review of available international documents for the safety assessment of

Generation IV reactors.

Title: Feasibility Study for the Management of V1 NPP Primary Circuit

Components

Short title of the project: D7.1


Main objective: to develop and compare the alternative solutions for the

management of the Large Components of Primary Circuits of the two Units of

V1 NPP (Slovakia) towards their dismantling and subsequent waste

management. During development of Safety Analysis Report it were taken into

account the selected alternatives including fault schedule, structural integrity

assessment during drop of heavy items and other accidents possible during

handling of contaminated equipment, radiological doses in case of normal

operation and accidents, emergency readiness, etc.


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Title: Projects related to decommissioning of Ignalina NPP, i.e. INPP Unit 1

Reactor Emergency Core Cooling System (Building 117/1) Equipment

Decontamination & Dismantling Design Development (B9-0); INPP Unit 1

Reactor Auxiliary Systems (Building V1) Equipment Decontamination &

Dismantling Design Development (B9-2).

Short title of the project: B9-0, B9-2


Main objective: The objective of these Projects was the development of an

optimal dismantling and decontamination strategy of the equipment and

preparation of all documentation required for implementation of selected

strategy. The scope of these projects covers also the development of the Safety

Justification package (including dose assessment), the production of the

Environmental Impact Assessment Report, the production of Radioactive Waste

data packages for Euratom Article 37 submissions and development of detailed

design documentation (working procedures, detailed drawings, data base, etc.)

for implementation of the planed D&D activities.

Title: Network of Excellence for a Sustainable Integration of European Research

on Severe Accident Phenomenology.

Short title of the project: SARNET-2


Main objective: Project aims at the integration of NPP severe accident and

operational research in Europe. LEI take part in the activity of the three

following working groups of the project:

WP4 ASTEC – modelling, adaptation and verification of integrated

code ASTEC for severe accidents in NPP;

WP5 COOL – cooling of melted core and remaining debris;

WP7 CONT – analysis of processes in containments of NPP.


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Simulations of the different phenomena in nuclear equipment using different

codes were performed. Comparison of the obtained results enabled to

comprehensively estimate the possibilities of used computer simulation means.


http://www.lei.lt/_img/_up/File/atvir/2015/leidiniai/LEI_Annual_Report-2014.pdf

6.7 Contact data Address: Breslaujos g. 3, LT-44403 Kaunas, LITHUANIA

phone: +370 37 351403

fax: +370 37 351271


6.8 Membership in international nuclear research programs and societies European Nuclear Safety Training and Tutoring Institute (ENSTTI)

European Technical Safety Organisations Network (ETSON)

Nuclear Generation II and III Association (NUGENIA)

Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP)

Implementing Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste Technology Platform

(IGD-TP)

The European Fusion Education Network (Fusenet)


for external partners Computing cluster SGI® Altix ICE8400, SGI® InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000. Cluster

consists of 20 computing nodes interconnected by Infiniband bus. Parameters of

single computing node:

o 12 pcs. of physical x86 CPU cores (24 threads)

o 48 GB of RAM

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o Theoretical performance 159.84 Gflops

Experimental test facility for investigation of two-phase flow for investigation of

interfacial shear (incl. Mini 3D-LDV for measurement of all three velocity

components in liquid or gas flow, Raman scattering spectrometer and other

devices).

Equipment for investigation and tests of materials used in nuclear energy field:

o Universal testing machine with temperature chamber and special force

and displacement sensors,

o Climatic Test Chamber,

o Metal analyzer Brucker Q4 Tasman,

o Test equipment for electrochemical studies of metals,

o Differential scanning analyzer of specific heat of materials,

o Universal hardness testing system,

o Atomic absorption spectrometer,

o Scanning electron microscope for materials analysis,

o Analyzer of solid state materials for determination of specific surface

area and porosity,

o Equipment for determination of plastics resistance to solvents impact,

o Equipment for determination of Vicat softening temperature of plastics,

o Extrusion plastometer.

Computer codes for modelling of neutron kinetics and thermal-hydraulic

processes (RELAP5 family codes, ATHLET (CD), QUABOX/CUBBOX, ASTEC,

COCOSYS, CONTAIN, FLUENT 6.1, ANSYS, FEMAXI, TESPA-ROD, FUELSIM, SCALE,

KENO3D, WIMS9A, TRIPOLI, APPOLO, PEPIN, MERCURE 5)

Computer codes for structural-integrity analysis (ALGOR, SACC 4.0,

CASTEM2000, ADLPIPE, PipePlus, BOS Fluids, FE/Pipe, ABAQUS/Standard,

ABAQUS CAE 6.11, NEPTUNE, SQUIRT, TEMP-STRESS, Dassault Systems

SolidWorks, PepS2 4.0)


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Computer codes for probabilistic safety analysis (RiskSpectrum PSA Professional

v.2.10, RiskSpectrum PSA 1.2.0, Doc 1.0, FMEA 1.1, R-DAT 1.5.8, ReliaSoft,

RiskSpectrum RiskWatcher v.1.10 and 1.3, ProFES v.2.0, STATISTICA 10, SUSA

v.3.5, SIMLAB v.2.2, REPEAT v1.0, MCNP5 1.60 / MCNPX 2.7.0, Moritz 1.19,

Sabrina 4.28, Decision Tools Suite Industrial 5.7, Bodybuilder 1.31, MathCad 15,

MathCad Prime 1.0, MATLAB 2013a, GAMS 23.7.3; IBM ILOG CPLEX 12.3)

Drawing software (AutoCAD LT 2012, SolidWorks Premium, SolidWorks

Simulation Premium 2013)


(security) All external guests coming to LEI have to contact to respective person prior to the

visit. In principle, all experiments available at LEI are open for international

collaborations.


publication per year, institution Hirsch factor) Number of publication: 550 (~110 publications per year) (2011 – 2015, without

Conferences)

Hirsch factor: 122 (2015)

The Institute as an open access centre continue active cooperation with

businesses, implementing provisions of National Open Access Scientific Research

Centre for Future Energy motto “Innovative technologies, consulting, and

solutions for energy!”.

LEI has been awarded a gold medal at the contest Lithuanian Product of the year

in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 organized by Lithuanian Confederation of

Industrialists (e.g. in 2014 - for the Complex of works ensuring reduction of

pollution at the thermal power plant No. 2 of the Vilniaus Energija UAB).

LEI researchers developed innovative technologies, which were awarded by 8

patents (1 US patent), 4 patent applications are submitted to the Patent Bureau

of Lithuania and 1 to European Patent Office.


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Lithuanian Energy Institute complies with LST EN ISO 9001:2008 standard

applicable to research, development and design activities in the field of

technological, social and physical sciences.

Lithuanian Energy Institute complies with LST EN ISO 14001:2005 standard

applicable to research, development and design activities in the field of

technological, social and physical sciences.


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7 KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

7.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)

K. Donelaičio g. 73

44249, Kaunas, Lithuania

Phone: +370 37 300 000; +370 37 300 421

Fax: +370 37 324 144


Web page: www.ktu.edu


b) Academic

c) Industry



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organization)


Number of students: ~ 17,000

Address: K. Donelaičio g. 73, 44249, Kaunas, LITHUANIA

Contact: phone: +370 37 300 000; +370 37 300 421, fax: +370 37 324 144


Supervisory organization: Ministry of Education and Science

7.4 Main activities of the institution Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is one of the largest technical universities in

the Baltic States and one of the most prominent higher education schools in the

country, leading in many research areas and study fields. There are 9 faculties and 10

research institutes at the University. KTU offers almost 160 bachelor, master and

PhD study programmes in technology, science, humanities, social science fields and

arts. Since the establishment in 1922, the University has produced more than 125

000 graduates. Following Lithuanian independence in 1991, KTU has issued over

1000 doctoral, and 62,000 bachelor's and master's degrees.

Nuclear energy specialists are educated since 1978 year in the Faculty of Mechanical

Engineering and Design of KTU. During 1978 – 1986 (till Chernobyl NPP accident)

have been educated 56 engineers for the work at the Ignalina NPP and for the whole

infrastructure of the Lithuanian energy sector. In 1991 the preparation of the nuclear

energy specialists was renewed, and from 1991 till 2013 there were prepared 93

bachelors, 28 masters and 45 engineers (in cooperation with the Obninsk Nuclear

Energy institute).

KTU successfully carries out European research programme projects (Horizon2020,

FP, NATO, Nordic Countries Programmes, etc.), agreements with foreign business,

and maintains close relationships to Lithuanian industry. University’s scientists are

responsible for 70 percent of all business-oriented research performer by Lithuanian

higher education schools. KTU is the founder of 2 integrated centres for science.

Studies and business, namely Santaka valley and Nemunas valley.

Lauko kodas pakeistas

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7.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others) Title: Support to VATESI and their TSOs during Review of the Safety Analysis

Report of Ignalina Unit 2.

Short title of the project: RSR-2


Main objective: The review of Safety Analysis Report SAR-2 for Ignalina NPP

Unit2 has been performed in close cooperation by Phare project team and

Lithuanian TSO, including KTU. The project aimed at providing EU expertise

to support the Lithuanian safety authorities (VATESI) and its TSOs in their

review of the SAR-2 by:

- Gaining insight into the Lithuanian review process and enhancing it by

providing feedback;

- Supporting in the training of the Lithuanian review team;

- Supporting the RSR-2 team in prioritisation and review in specific

questions.


https://issuu.com/ktu.lt/docs/ktu_metine_veiklos_ataskaita_2014

7.7 Contact data Address: K. Donelaičio g. 73, 44249, Kaunas, LITHUANIA

Phone: +370 37 300 000; +370 37 300 421

Fax: +370 37 324 144


7.8 Membership in international nuclear research programs and societies Lithuanian Nuclear Energy Association

https://issuu.com/ktu.lt/docs/ktu_metine_veiklos_ataskaita_2014http://www.ncbj.gov.pl/lokalizacja


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for external partners KTU is founder of 2 integrated centres of science, studies and entrepreneurship –

"Santaka" and "Nemunas" valleys. National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre

(NIEC), which unites activities of valleys "Santaka" and "Nemunas", was established

in 2014. Lithuanian intellectual, administrative and financial potential is expected to

be concentrated here, creating the largest park of applied scientific research and

innovations in Lithuania. NIEC is open to all scientists, researchers, students and

entrepreneurs. NIEC unites and integrates activities of science and business valleys

„Santaka“ and „Nemunas“. The aim is to create the proper conditions for high-quality

research services to businesses by „one-place“ principle and with this make the

interaction processes between science and business more effective.


(security) All external guests coming to KTU have to contact to respective person prior to the

visit.


publication per year, institution Hirsch factor) Number of publication: ~1000 in 2014

Hirsch factor: Unknown (2015)

According to the QS World University Rankings 2015, KTU not only remains

second strongest university in Lithuania, but has moved up by almost 100 places

in the Rankings (#701).

http://www.santakosslenis.lt/http://slenis-nemunas.lt/http://www.topuniversities.com/universities/kaunas-university-technology


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8 UAB „VAE SPB”

8.1 Name of organization, contact data, logo, web page, photograph UAB ,,VAE SPB”

Smolensko str. 5,

LT-03605 Vilnius, Lithuania

Ph./Fax: +370 5 278 2589

Email: [email protected]

Web page: www.vae.lt

Visaginas New Nuclear Power Plant (VNPP) potential construction sites


b) Academic

c) Industry

mailto:[email protected]://www.vae.lt/


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organization)

Number of employees: 11

Smolensko str. 5, LT-03605 Vilnius, Lithuania

Contact: phone/fax: +370 5 278 2589, e-mail: [email protected]

Supervisory organization: ,,Lietuvos energija”, UAB (100 % ownership)

8.4 Main activities of the institution The Visaginas NPP project participants are: Lithuania, regional partners Latvia and

Estonia, and the Strategic Investor – Hitachi Ltd. together with Hitachi-GE Nuclear

Energy Ltd. as technology vendor. According to the Lithuanian law, Lithuania will

have no less than 34% of the new NPP's shares. The remaining shares will be

distributed among other participants of the project. The Visaginas NPP project is

being developed based on the Mankala model. According to the model, the investors

in the Visaginas NPP will get electricity at cost price in proportion to the amount of

shares they have. Having chosen Hitachi as the Strategic Investor, Visaginas NPP will

have a 1358 MWe advanced boiling water reactor (AWBR).

UAB „VAE SPB“ is analyzing the opportunity to develop a new nuclear power plant

project in Lithuania - the company took over the Visaginas Nuclear Power Plant

related preparation works, projects and programs. It will ensure the continuity of the

works and the company will be directly involved in new NPP project.

Since its establishment in 2008, VAE SPB was involved in assessment and

improvement of existing nuclear infrastructure and assistance in the development of

nuclear infrastructure and the regulatory environment, its legal basis, nuclear

licensing and a radioactive waste management strategy. With regard to design and

planning activities, VAE SPB carried out planning and initiation of preparatory

activities for new nuclear power plant such as environmental studies, radiation

safety, site surveys and site evaluation, assigning land plots for new builds, security

measures for nuclear facilities and co-operation with international bodies. In terms

of management activities, the company is involved in monitoring, scheduling and

management of preparatory and licensing activities for new NPP.



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8.5 Main projects in past five years (national, EU, industrial, others)

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