Conference Day 2

Nuclear Power Europe 2011 Conference Programme

Track 1 - Nuclear New Build

(Room: Amber 02)

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE

09:00 - 10:30

Session 3: Paving the Way for Nuclear Build

This session examines the decisions and considerations in the period prior to new nuclear unit construction. Topics include establishing nuclear joint ventures to spread risk and pool expertise, the lessons learned from existing plant to improve life cycle economics and leading nuclear firm Ansaldo Nucleare speaks about its participation in new build nuclear.

Chair: Rüdiger König, Head of Nuclear Opportunity Development, RWE Technology, Germany

Italian Industry Participation to Gen III Plants Construction

Monica Linda Frogheri, Safety Advisor, Ansaldo Nucleare, Italy

Co-Author:

Gianfranco Saiu, AP1000 Program Manager, Ansaldo Nucleare, Italy

Considerations for New Build and the Implications on Operational Life Cycle

John Ryan, Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Exelon Nuclear Partners, USA

Joint Venture Agreements in the Nuclear Power Sector

Umberto Penco Salvi, Partner, Clifford Chance, Italy

Development of UK Supply Chain for Nuclear New Build Programme

Keith Parker, Chief Executive, Nuclear Industry Association, UK

10:30 – 11:00 Delegate Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:30

Session 4: Progress Report on Nuclear Plants Under Construction

This session will update delegates on the progress of new Generation III/III+ reactors currently under construction. The presentation includes European new build projects in Finland, France and Slovakia, plus updates from Generation III/III+ programmes in China and the USA

Chair: Ilari Räisänen, Head of Risk Control, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Finland

Update of AP1000 Construction Status in China and USA

Adrian Bull, Head of Media & Stakeholder Relations - EMEA, Westinghouse, UK

Major EPR NPP Projects Insights and Licensing Experience in Europe and China
Thierry Rolland, Project Director, Areva R&S, France

Evaluating Design and Erection Criteria of New Nuclear Plants Under Construction: Flamanville 3 and Olkiluoto 3

Giorgio Dodero, Chairman, I.P.G. Industrial Project Group Srl, Italy

Giorgio Locatelli, Researcher, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Co-Authors:

Augusto Di Giulio, Full Professor, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy

Mauro Mancini, Associated Professor, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy

12:30 – 14:00 Delegate Lunch

14:00 - 15:30

Room: Gold Auditorium

Joint Plenary Panel Discussion: European Power Policy - Can Our Industry Really Deliver

Moderator: Stephen Sackur, International Journalist and TV Presenter, UK

Panellists:
Niels Bergh-Hansen, Executive Vice President, Dong Energy, Denmark
Silvio Bosetti, General Manager, Energylab, Italy
Magued ElDaief, Executive Director – Energy Accounts, GE Energy, UK
Carlo Luzzatto, Co-General Manager, Ansaldo Energia, Italy
Chicco Testa, Chairman, Forum Nucleare Italiano, Italy

15:30 – 16:00 Delegate Coffee Break

16:00 - 17:30

Small Modular Reactors

Small modular reactors can expand nuclear power to areas and applications underserved by large plants. This session examines current modular reactor technology, the economics of small reactors versus conventional fuels and large reactors and how the industry can commercialize the value chain.

Chair: Ilari Räisänen, Head of Risk Control, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Finland

Status & Future Potential of Small Modular Reactors

Johann Lindner, Director Business Development – Europe, EXCEL Services Corporation, USA

Economics of Small Nuclear Power Plants

Francesco Lo Passo, Director NERA Economic Consulting, Italy

Author:

Edward Kee, Associate Director, NERA Economic Consulting, USA

A Novel Approach to Small Modular Light Water Reactors

John Ferrara, Director Commercial Programs, Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Energy, Inc., USA

Risk Analysis of Nuclear Power Investments in Large versus Small-Medium Sized Reactors

Sara Boarin, Assistant Researcher, Politecnico Di Milano, Italy

Co-Author:

Marco Enrico Ricotti, Full Professor, Nuclear Power Plants, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: New Technologies and Systems

John “Grizz” Deal, CEO, Hyperion Power Generation, USA

Track 2 - Nuclear Plant Operation & Optimization

(Room: Amber 01)

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE

09:00 - 10:30

Session 3: Plant Life Extensions

This session, using industry-leading project references, explores the latest work performed to extend the life of Europe’s existing fleet of nuclear power stations.

Chair: Stefan Hatt, Group Vice President, ABB Ltd, Switzerland

Modernization and Plant Life Extension in Sweden – A Scandpower Perspective

Jerzy Grynblat, Nuclear Business Director, Lloyd’s Register, Sweden

Modernization and Power Uprate Projects at Oskarshamn NPP

Anders Helmersson, Project Manager, OKG AB, Sweden

Long Term Operations - Nuclear Power Plants Borssele

Huub Cuijpers, Plant Manager Nuclear Operations, N.V. EPZ, The Netherlands

Highly Efficient Upgrade of the Main Low Voltage Systems of the Plants for the Purpose of Secure Non Disturbance, Safe Operation and Life Time Extension

Lars Krantz, Regional BU Manager, North Europe, ABB Power Generation, Sweden

Authors:

Mikael Stromback, Local Business Unit Manager, ABB Power Generation, Finland

Jorgen Soderberg, Manager Nuclear Marketing & Sales, ABB Power Generation, Sweden

Reserve Presentation

Steam Turbine Retrofit Potential in Russian Nuclear Plant

Ali Kocaman, Product Promotion Specialist, Alstom Power, Switzerland

Authors:

Robert Crossland, Global Tender Manager, Alstom Power, UK

Glyn Rich, Director, Capture, Alstom Power, UK

Alexander Tsvetkov, Director, Alstom Atomenergomash, Russia

10:30 – 11:00 Delegate Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:30

Session 4: Conventional Islands of Nuclear Power Plants

This session examines the nuclear steam cycle. World class original equipment manufacturers including Alstom, Siemens, Westinghouse and Power Machines discuss the technical features of their respective steam turbine generator designs.

Chair: Didier Brudy, Team Manager - Basic Design Department, EDF, France

Conventional Island in a Nuclear Power Plant – The Siemens Approach as a Conventional Island Supplier

Reinhard Kloster, R&D Project Manager “Nuclear ST Platform Development”, Siemens AG, Energy Sector, Products, Germany

Co-Authors:

Edwin Wolt, Head of Product Management, Siemens AG, Energy Sector, Nuclear Power, Germany

Olaf Bernstrauch, Program Manager Nuclear Turbosets, Siemens AG, Energy Sector, Products, Germany

New Steam Turbine Projects for NPPs

Nikolay Nikolaenkov, Deputy Chief Designer of Steam Turbines, “Power Machines”, OJSC, Russia

Co-Author:

Alexander Lisyanskiy, Chief Designer of Steam Turbines, “Power Machines”, OJSC, Russia

AP1000 Turbine-Generator Technology for the European Nuclear Market

E. Keith Schwab, Principal Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Company, USA

Co-Authors:

Kenji Kumagai, Senior Manager, Toshiba America Nuclear Company, USA

Junichi Tominaga, Specialist Turbine Design Group, Toshiba, Japan

Flamanville 3: Conventional Island Technical Features Allowing Improvements of the Plant Efficiency

Olivier Mandement, Nuclear Product Manager, Alstom, France

Co-Author:

Vincent Jourdain, Performance and Process Director, Alstom, France

12:30 – 14:00 Delegate Lunch

14:00 - 15:30

Room: Gold Auditorium

Joint Plenary Panel Discussion: European Power Policy - Can Our Industry Really Deliver

Moderator: Stephen Sackur, International Journalist and TV Presenter, UK

Panellists:

Niels Bergh-Hansen, Executive Vice President, Dong Energy, Denmark
Silvio Bosetti, General Manager, Energylab, Italy
Magued ElDaief, Executive Director – Energy Accounts, GE Energy, UK
Carlo Luzzatto, Co-General Manager, Ansaldo Energia, Italy
Chicco Testa, Chairman, Forum Nucleare Italiano, Italy