ROK s Assistance Programs for New comers TM on Topical Issues in the Development of Nuclear Power Infrastructure, 3-6 February 2015 Kyo Hwang Technology Policy & Strategy Department Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co.(KHNP)
The Table of Contents HRD Infrastructure for NPP in Korea Assistance Programs for New Comers IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program
Infrastructure for NPP in Korea
National Network of Nuclear Power Operator Operation and maintenance Project management Nuclear Institute R&D of Nuclear technology Nuclear Security Government Nuclear policy and promotion Nuclear Power Plan Industries Construction, design & A/E Manufacturing of component equipment, fuel feburication Universities Education in Nuclear Engineering Education in Science & Engineering B.S., M.S., Phd of Nuclear Engineering Society & Associations Korea Nuclear Society(KNS) Korea Atomic Industrial Forum(KAIF) Korea Nuclear Energy Promotion Agency
National Network of Nuclear HRD HRDI/KHNP Project Management Operation & Maintenance NPP engineering HRD Institute Nuclear Training Center NTC/KAERI Nuclear Power Tech. Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research Reactor Radiation Tech. KINGS/KEPCO MS Degrees for practical professionals on nuclear power KNA Seminar & Conference Senior Policy-maker Course Technical Visit UNIVs KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School Korea Nuclear Association Collaboration Seoul National Univ., KAIST, Hanyang Univ., Kyunghee Univ., Chosun Univ., Cheju National Univ., etc. - BS, MS, PhD Degrees of Nuclear Engineering Departments International Nonproliferation & Security Academy International Nuclear Safety School INSS/KINS Safety and Regulation Licensing Inspection INSA/KINAC Nuclear material control and security Non-proliferation
Infrastructure Building Experience Stage Stage 1 1950s~ Infrastructure for 1 st NPP Division of Nuclear Energy in government(1956) ROK-US Atomic Energy Agreement(1956) Joined as a member of IAEA(1957) Enacted Atomic Energy Act(1958) Established Nuclear Engineering Dept. in universities(1958) Established R&D and regulation, KAERI(1959) Began construction of research reactor(1959) Government Role International cooperation Legislation Regulation R&D HRD Stage 2 1960s~ Promoted a long-term plan for NPPs(1961) Established nuclear operator KEPCO(1961) First Five Year Electric Power Development Plan(1962) Invited Bid for the first nuclear power plant(1968) Planning Operator establishment HRD for nuclear professionals Stage 3 1970s~ Signed the contract for the 1st NPP(1970) Establish engineering, KOPEC(1975) Started the construction of Kori 1 (1971) Started the commercial operation of Kori 1(1978) Exchange of personnel & information Contractor s Training
Assistance Programs for New Comers
Academic Degree Course Curriculum Preparation PERIOD Assistance Programs in KINGS 1 st Year: Fundamentals 2 nd Year: Application 1 st trimester 2 nd trimester 3 rd trimester 4-6 trimester Foundation Theory and Fundamentals Practical Applications Fundament. NE NPP Systems Systems Eng. NPP Tech. International Cooperation Course with IAEA Hands-on Experience in Developing and Managing Nuclear Power Programs Nuclear Power Infrastructure Capacity Building
Assistance Programs in KAERI International Course Programs for multilateral cooperation IAEA training courses World Nuclear University (WNU) programs International courses supported by Korean ODA IAEA since 1988 on Research reactor technology, Nuclear policy, R&D planning, Radiation applications, etc. Programs for bilateral cooperation with New Comers International workshops/meetings on nuclear HRD About 15-20 international courses and 200-300 foreign participants every year
Assistance Programs in KINS International Course Basic Professional Training Course(BPTC) for Regulatory of NPPs Professional courses - Basic Regulatory Licensing Process, Nuclear Safety Regulation Radioactive Materials and Radioisotope, Civil Engineering and Site Evaluation, Environmental impact Evaluation, Radioisotope, Waste Management. OJT course on regulatory oversight of NPP construction International KINS-KAIST Nuclear Safety Master's Degree Program - Certificate of Nuclear Safety Experts from KINS and Engineering Master's Degree from KAIST.
Assistance Programs in KINAC International Course Physical Protection and Safeguard Course Nuclear Non-proliferation Nuclear Export and Import Control Advanced Course for Physical Protection Advanced Course for Nuclear Material Accounting and Report Management E-learning courses for Nuclear Non-Proliferation (http://elearn.kinac.re.kr/english)
Assistance Programs in KHNP International Course Nuclear Power Fundamental Course Nuclear theory, NPP system and operation, etc. OJT on plant operation & maintenance Safety Management Project Management for pre-project, construction and commissioning IAEA-KHNP Mentoring Program supporting new comers infrastructure development, for two weeks, every year since 2009
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program Purpose To provide prospective future leaders of nuclear power program with an overall understanding of the factors that are needed to have a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power program To share Korea s experiences with participants from new comers to build national infrastructure (Lessons learned, Good practices) Participants(IAEA Selection) 15 from Phase Ⅱ countries Mentors(KHNP Selection) 5 mentors who recently retired from Korea nuclear industry as director or vice president and had more than 30 years experience in the industry
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program 19 Key Infrastructure Issues Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power(NG-G-3.1) National position Nuclear safety Management Funding and financing Legislative framework Safeguards Regulatory framework Radiation protection Electrical grid HRD Stakeholder involvement Site and supporting facilities Environmental protection Emergency planning Security and physical protection Nuclear fuel cycle Radioactive waste Industrial involvement Procurement
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program Mentors Roles To provide advice and oversights on the following topics; Development of national infrastructure Pre-projects Human resource development Construction management Operating NPPs Design and engineering Manufacturing equipment Localization and technology development, etc. To assist participants to make reports, review and advise
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program Korean nuclear industry participation in the program Sharing their experience Technical Visit Lecture A/E + NSSS Design Nuclear fuel supply Regulatory KORAD Waste management DOOSAN Equipment manufacturer Plant Maintenance Nuclear graduate school R & D
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program Analysis Design Development What they want to learn in the program? Training needs What to assist to participants? Training plans How to develop materials? Lesson plans Lecture materials F e e d b a c k
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program Lectures Technical Visit Implementation Feasibility Study Project Management Electric Power Planning Engineering Management Financing Site Selection Public Acceptance HRD Nuclear Regulation System Safety Culture., etc. Construction sites(khnp) Operating plants(khnp) KHNP-HRDI Radioactive waste facility(korad) Manufacturing Facility(Doosan, Hyosung) Fuel company(knf) R&D Institute(KAERI) Engineering company(kepco E&C) Security Institute(KINAC), etc. Daily, Weekly and final Reports Wrap-up Presentation F e e d b a c k Each country makes presentation What to learn about What to apply to their projects What to need more
IAEA- KHNP Mentoring Program Feedback(Reaction Evaluation) Evaluating satisfaction of the program Incorporate the results into next program Evaluation F e e d b a c k
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