Nuclear News Round Up (20th May – 24th May 13)
Sellafield Ltd selects partners for Enabling Innovation Framework
Sellafield Ltd selects partners for Enabling Innovation Framework
The Enabling Innovation Framework is aligned to Sellafield Ltd’s Overarching Acquisition Strategy (OAS). It is intended to support Sellafield Ltd at the early stages of scope development by introducing external innovation and challenge into the process of defining problems to be addressed.
It will also provide support throughout the lifecycle of delivery, helping to maintain focus on smart, fit for purpose processes and delivery methods.
Read more here http://www.sellafieldsites.com/press/sellafield-ltd-selects-partners-for-enabling-innovation-framework/
Source: Sellafield Sites
IEA commends renewables’ role in Finnish policy
IEA commends renewables’ role in Finnish policy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has praised the Finnish Government’s energy policies and its commitment to a sustainable energy future.
It said Finland’s energy policy framework is “broad and coherent” covering all sectors, which includes an ambitious renewable energy programme as it aims to generate 38% of its energy from renewables by 2020.
Maria van der Hoeven, IEA’s Executive Director said: “Finland is highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, making security of supply a priority. Commendably, the Government’s principal long-term energy security goal is clearly tied to another key pillar of its energy policy – the decarbonisation of its economy, largely by developing cleaner means of energy production and consumption.”
Finland also aims to expand its nuclear capacity and if all planned projects are completed, the share of electricity produced by nuclear could double by 2025, reaching around 60%.
Read more here http://www.energylivenews.com/2013/05/23/iea-commends-renewables%E2%80%99-role-in-finnish-policy/
Source: Energy Live News
The ITER Project: Adventures in Remote Handling
The ITER Project: Adventures in Remote Handling
Sebastian Dimmock presented a summary of the ITER project (on behalf of Assystem UK) for the IMechE’s North East Young Members Panel. The presenting of ITER information was facilitated by Fusion for Energy (F4E) who are Europe’s Domestic Agency (DA) for the ITER project.
Assystem have performed several projects for F4E and are bidding for multiple frameworks with F4E for the future. The talk was held in a lecture theatre at Northumbria University in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. Sebastian introduced the ITER project from the basics for the benefit of people unfamiliar with the work being done to develop the world’s largest experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor.
Sebastian spoke about the history of the ITER project, right the way from its inception at the 1985 Geneva Summit through to the early stages of building and manufacture today. The science behind nuclear fusion, as opposed to fission (today’s most common nuclear power source), was conveyed to the audience in basic terms. He relayed the key technical and project objectives of the ITER project to the audience, speaking about the need to achieve more output power than that which is required to maintain the reaction in a vacuum and magnetic field.
Finally, and most crucially, Sebastian spoke about the work that Assystem have done on the remote handling systems of the ITER project, particularly the Cask and Plug Remote Handling System (CPRHS). The talk was attended by over 60 people from a variety of industries, including some GCSE students! The talk was very well received and Sebastian has since been asked to give the talk to the Nuclear Institute later in the year.
Stress Engineer, Derby
Stress Engineer, J36372
Job Title: Stress Engineer
Location: Derby
Employment Type: Contract or position
Introduction
Assystem are seeking to recruit a Stress Engineer to work within its Energy and Nuclear group to provide Stress Analysis support for Civil Nuclear Applications e.g. Power Station de-commissioning projects.
Main Duties
- To create the necessary mechanical engineering information and support to various projects as required concerning stress analysis.
- Prepare and or check stress calculations prepared by hand or using MathCAD or similar.
- Create Finite Element Models and carry out post processing analysis using Ansys.
- Prepare and check detailed engineering reports.
- Detailed regular liaison with customer.
Requirements
Experience in the nuclear industry is preferable but not essential if transferrable skills from other disciplines can be demonstrated
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Mechanical Engineering Degree, minimum 5 years experience
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
How to Apply
For an informal, confidential discussion about this role or to discuss other opportunities at Assystem within the Energy & Nuclear market please call Raj Johal on 01332 821162 or 07718705303
To apply for the position you can follow the link from this advert, forward your CV to either nuclearjobs@assystemuk.com or direct to gjohal@assystemuk.com
Mechanical Designer, Risley
Mechanical Designer, J36010
Job Title: Mechanical Designer
Location: Hinton House, Risley
Employment Type: Contract
Introduction
Due to recent large scale engineering contract awards and subsequent growth, Assystem are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Designer to work within its Energy and Nuclear group.
Main Job Function
The requirement is for a Mechanical Design Draughtsperson with a background in mechanical handling and remote handling equipment. who is also required to be fully proficient in the Pro/Engineer design package
Responsibilities
Concept design – Working in conjunction with a Mechanical design engineer is required to input into optioning and design reviews concluding in a proposal to site of a final design proposal option
Typical deliverables will include (but not limited to):
• Optioneering drawings and or report
• Production and agreement of design proposal drawings
Detail (manufacturing) design – Working in conjunction with a Mechanical design engineer the Mechanical Design Draughtsperson is required to complete the full detail manufacturing design package and documentation. (Model and drawings on Pro/Engineer)
Typical deliverables and activities will include (but not limited to):
• Full detail drawings
• Technical File
• Risk assessments
• O&M manual
• Calculations
• Functional test documentation
• EU Declaration of conformity#
• Design reviews
• Liaison with Design Capability
Occasional visits to Sellafield nuclear licensed site will be required including visits to active areas.
Personnel undertaking this task will be required to already hold appropriate security clearance and SL computer/network access.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualification for this role is HNC or equivalent qualification
- Preferred qualification for this role is HND or Ordinary degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualification
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
For an informal, confidential discussion about this role or to discuss other opportunities at Assystem within the Energy & Nuclear market please call Damien McNeaney direct on 01772 647651.
To apply for the position you can follow the link from this advert, forward your CV to either nuclearjobs@assystemuk.com or direct to dmcneaney@assystemuk.com
You can also connect with me on Linked In here http://uk.linkedin.com/in/damienmcneaney
Fallon: Horizon nuclear project will boost investment and jobs
Fallon: Horizon nuclear project will boost investment and jobs
The UK Government has hailed the Horizon nuclear power project claiming it would help boost new investment and create thousands of jobs across the country.
Energy Minister Michael Fallon is set to meet executives from Hitachi and Horizon today, who are planning to invest £20 billion in new nuclear plants at Wylfa in Anflesey and Oldbury in Gloucestershire. He is also expected to meet businesses that will be bidding for supply chain contracts.
Last year, Japanese electronics giant Hitachi bought the Horizon project from German energy suppliers E.ON and npower for £696 million.
Hitachi expects the Horizon project to support up to 6,000 jobs directly during construction at each site and a further 1,000 permanent positions once operational. It would also provide enough clean energy to power 10 million homes over 60 years.
Read the full article here http://www.energylivenews.com/2013/05/23/fallon-horizon-nuclear-project-will-boost-investment-and-jobs/
Source: Energy Live News
