Workshop at the International Water Conference in Orlando, October 4 - 8 2009.
Jim Braun, President of AVANTech Inc along with Tracy Barker the VP of Technology, AVANTech Inc. will be instructors a workshop at the International Water Conference® in Orlando October 4 – 8 2009. Jim Braun and Tracy Barker’s workshop will cover the objectives, requirements, and water demands associated with commercial nuclear power plants. Issues related to make-up, primary coolant, condensate and wastewater systems will be discussed. Details on engineering controls and design techniques used to maintain personnel radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) will be provided. Who Should Attend Anyone responsible for the design, startup, operation, maintenance, and management of commercial nuclear plant water treatment systems will benefit from this workshop. This includes: • Design and technical support engineers • Operations managers • Service providers • Service technicians • Others. Attendees will not only benefit from the formal presentation and course handout, but will also benefit from an open forum question and answer session that will take place near the end of the workshop. This will be an excellent time for attendees to exchange information share information with one another as well as the presenters Workshop Outline • Water system overview (BWR/ PWR) - Discussion of major water systems and treatment objectives • Detail system-by-system - Design constraints - Design requirements (Reg Guide 1.143, 10CFR50.59, etc.) - Water quality requirements - Water system Technologies
o Filtration, UF, filter demineralizers, ion exchange, RO, etc. - Radwaste handling and disposal • Advanced Reactor Water Technologies and Operating Philosophy - Design constraints and requirements - Changes from current plant Contact: Gary A. Benda. Sr. VP of Business Development
(803) 407-7171
IWC Conference Manager
Conor McGarvey
412-261-0710 x 11
c.mcgarvey@eswp.com
