IAEA Services For Sustainable Energy Development

Thomas Koshy, Head Nuclear Power Technology Development

Division of Nuclear Power

Kazakhstan: 20 Years of Sustainable GrowthNew Horizons for Investment & Cooperation

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Outline of presentation

• IAEA Mission

• Concept of sustainable development Holistic nature

• Factors of Consideration

• IAEA Tools

• Nuclear Energy System Assessment

• IMPRO methodology

• Conclusion

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IAEA at a Glance

• Founded in 1957

• 151 Member States

• 2300 professional and support staff

• Headquarters in Vienna

• 2 scientific laboratories and research centres

4Three “Pillars” of the IAEA

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The IAEA and its Mission

Maximizing the contribution of nuclear technology to the world

while verifying its peaceful use

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IAEA - Three Pillars

1. Safeguards & VerificationThe IAEA performs an indispensable role in furthering non-

proliferation through verifying States' commitments regarding the peaceful use of nuclear energy

2. Safety & SecurityThe IAEA works to protect people and the environment from

harmful radiation exposure.

3. Science & TechnologyThe IAEA works to foster nuclear applications in Member

States.

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IAEA / characteristics

• Global membership• developed and developing countries alike

• Unique mandates in particular …• in nuclear safety (IAEA Safety Standards)

• in the area of non-proliferation and safeguards

• Technical capacity • in Secretariat itself and in its technical programmes, e.g. in nuclear

energy, science and technology

• Capacity building mechanisms• through Technical Cooperation programme

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Department of Nuclear Energy and

Division of Nuclear Power

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Dept. of Nuclear Energy

• The mission of the Department of Nuclear Energy is characterized by three words: • support,

• catalyse and

• build.

• The Department fosters the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting existing and new nuclear programmes around the world, catalyzing innovation and building indigenous capability in energy planning, analysis, and nuclear information and knowledge.

MISSION10

http://www.iaea.org/NuclearPower

Facilitate information exchange and collaborative research and development in the area of nuclear system technologies needed to meet, in a sustainable manner, the increasing energy demands of the 21st century.

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IAEA Approach

• To help ensure that nuclear energy is available to contribute, in a sustainable manner, to the energy needs of the 21st century.

• To bring together technology holders and users to consider jointly national and international actions required for achieving desired innovations in nuclear reactors and fuel cycles.

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Factors of Consideration

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Logical planning sequence

• National sustainable development plan

• Energy planning

• PESS tools

• Long-range nuclear energy stragtegies

• INPRO

• Building 1st NPP

• Infrastructure

• Technology selection

• Brochure on planning tools

15 August 2011INPRO

IAEA Tools for Newcomers

Relationships Among Tools for Newcomers

Preparations to Make an informedDecision for NPP

Preparations tobid for NPP

Construct NPP

Initial Energy Sys. Planning

Time and Progress Towards Nuclear Power Program

Decision Makers –Government, Operators, Industry

Legend

Recommended Principal Participants

Continuous Energy Systems Planning

INPRO Methodology:

- Awareness Building - Limited Scope NESA

NPP Operation

Full Scope NESA*

Milestone 1 Milestone 2

Milestone 3

* After Significant NPP

Experience Gained

Universities and Research Organizations

Experts, Consultants, and Government

http://www.iaea.org/NuclearPower/Infrastructure/

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Holistic Nature of NESA

Nuclear Energy System Assessment (NESA)

Covers innovative and evolutionary designs of all reactor types and Nuclear Fuel Cycle facilities.• Covers all components (or facilities) of a

Nuclear Energy System (no matter where located).

• All phases of a Nuclear Energy System, i.e. cradle to grave.

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Holistic Nature of NESA

Sustainable NES

Economics Safety(Reactor)

Safety(Fuel Cycle)

EnvironmentWasteManagement

ProliferationResistance

Infra structure

Physical protection

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Potential Users of a NESA

Benefit for 3 Potential users of INPRO Methodology in a NESA:

• Technology developers: Assistance for planning/ executing R&D.

• Technology users: Assistance for decision making when considering additional deployment of NES components.

• Prospective first time users: Assistance with becoming knowledgeable .

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Architecture of INPRO requirements

Basic Principles : goals for development of sustainable NES.

User Requirements: what should be done by designer, operator, industry and/or State to meet goal defined in Basic Principle.

Criteria: Assessor’s tools to check whether a User Requirement has been met .

Basic Principles

User Requirements

Criteria

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Architecture of INPRO requirements

Characteristics of INPRO Requirements

• INPRO User Requirements are directed at:• Designer or developer of nuclear facilities.

• State (government institutions).

• Operator of nuclear facilities.

• National industry (involved in nuclear power program).

• Input data needed for evaluation of INPRO User Requirements to be provided by responsible organization.

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Documentation of the INPRO Methodology

www.IAEA.org/INPRO

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IAEA Analytical Tools for Energy Planning

Model for the Analysis of Energy Demand

Wien Automatic System Planning Package

Model for Energy Supply System Alternatives and their General Environmental impacts

Financial Analysis of Electric Sector Expansion Plans

MAED

WASP

MESSAGE

FINPLAN

SIMPACTS

ISED

Simplified Approach for Estimating Impacts of Electricity Generation

Indicators for Sustainable Energy Development

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IAEA Tools for Planning

Nuclear Energy series “Milestones in the development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power”

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NEW TOOL FOR NEW COMERS

• IAEA Milestones

• National Position

• Legal Framework

• Safeguards and Security

• Nuclear Power Infrastructure

• Human Resource Development

• Safety/Regulatory Framework

• First Nuclear Plant

• Radioactive Waste Management

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Conclusion• Nuclear Power Option remains in the mix of primary

energy sources for diversity, security of supply, and because of its low carbon emissions

• Fukushima has raised new challenges

• Our collective wisdom will find solutions to overcome the evolving challenges and manage the risks to an acceptable level

• Innovative technologies can contribute to safe, secure, economic and proliferation resistant nuclear energy systems.

• IAEA provides leadership to address challenges

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Thank you for your attentiont.koshy@iaea.org

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