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Breakthroughs in Robotics and Drones and Other Innovations
Innovation in Action: Real-World Applications in Nuclear Power Webinar Series
Description
In 2024, the ISOP Network launched its first Innovation Awards programme, managed under the auspices of the IAEA. This programme aimed to recognize and celebrate examples of deployed innovation that are unique to the nuclear power industrial sector and deliver significant impact. The awards programme was a resounding success, gathering 39 unique innovation Use Cases, highlighting the innovative spirit within the nuclear community and fostering a sense of collaboration and achievement.
The first webinar in this series will concentrate on the Robotics & Drones and Other Innovations categories. Participants will have the opportunity to explore groundbreaking advancements and hear from leading experts in the field. This session will include presentations, videos, and a Q&A session, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest technological developments and their real-world applications.
Panellists
- Justin Fernandes, Senior Director, Inspection and Maintenance Systems, Kinectrics
- Harry Sim, Chief Executive Officer, Cypress Envirosystems
- Hank Strahley, Operations Support Supervisor, Southern Company
- Nicklas Tjernlund, Senior Specialist, Demolition and Dismantling, Vattenfall
Moderator
Ed Bradley, IAEA
Agenda
15:00-15:10 Welcome and Introduction by Ed Bradley, IAEA
15:10-15:30 Presentation 1: Nicklas Tjernlund, Vattenfall
- Use of Robot in Decommissioning of Tanks at the Ågesta Nuclear Power Plant
15:30-15:50 Presentation 2: Justin Fernandes, Kinectrics
- Calandria Relief Duct Inspection and Scrape Tooling
15:50-15:55 Video 1: Ontario Power Tech
15:55-16:15 Presentation 3: Hank Strahley, Southern Company and Harry Sims, Cypress Envirosystems
- Non-Invasive Digitization of Existing Nuclear Power Plants
16:20-16:25 Video 2: Slovenske Elektrarne A.S.
16:25-16:45 Q&A Session
16:45-16:50 Closing Remarks by Ed Bradley, IAEA