Atoms for Peace. Identify the barriers to non-electric applications entering the heat and transportation commercial market and potential solutions;

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1 Atoms for Peace Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria Phone: (+43 1) 2600 Fax: (+43 1) Internet: In reply please refer to: EVT Dial directly to extension: (+43 1) The Secretariat of the (IAEA) presents its compliments to the IAEA s Member States and has the honour to draw their attention to the INPRO Dialogue Forum on Opportunities and Issues in Non-Electric Applications of Nuclear Energy to be held, within the framework of the International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO), at the IAEA s Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, from 12 to 14 December The purpose of this 16th INPRO Dialogue Forum is to: Discuss and share information and knowledge on the current status and the potential of nuclear cogeneration for non-electric applications to greatly increase the efficiency of installed nuclear power; Identify the barriers to non-electric applications entering the heat and transportation commercial market and potential solutions; Explore the future perspectives for small modular reactors and innovative nuclear energy systems; Identify areas for additional research, development and demonstration needed to bring non-electric applications of nuclear power to full commercialization; and Draw up recommendations for the IAEA Secretariat and the Member States on non-electric applications of nuclear energy The attached Information Sheet provides further details of the Dialogue Forum. The event will be held in English. Member States are invited to designate one or more participants for this event. Member States are strongly encouraged to identify suitable women participants. The IAEA is generally not in a position to bear the travel and other costs of participants in the event. The IAEA has, however, limited funds at its disposal to help meet the cost of attendance of certain participants. Upon specific request, such assistance may be offered to normally one participant per country, provided that, in the IAEA s view, the participant will make an important contribution to the event. The application for financial support should be made at the time of designating the participant. It should be noted that compensation is not payable by the IAEA for any damage to or loss of personal property. The IAEA also does not provide health insurance coverage for participants in IAEA events or for consultants. Arrangements for private insurance coverage on an individual basis should therefore be made. The IAEA will, however, provide insurance coverage for accidents and illnesses that clearly result from any work performed for the IAEA. Designations should be submitted through the established official channels not later than 7 November 2018 for the attention of the Scientific Secretaries of the event, Mr Bongsoo Kim,

2 Page 2 Mr Maxim Gladyshev and Mr Ibrahim Khamis all of the Division of Nuclear Power, Department of Nuclear Energy, IAEA, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria (Tel.: ; or Fax: ; B.Kim@iaea.org, I.Khamis@iaea.org and M.Gladyshev@iaea.org). Designations should also be copied to the Administrative Secretary for the event, Ms Karron Robinson-Onorati ( K.Robinson- Onorati@iaea.org). The full names and complete contact details (including postal address, telephone/fax numbers, and address) of designated participants should be provided. The Secretariat of the avails itself of this opportunity to assure the IAEA s Member States of its highest consideration Enclosures: Information Sheet Participation Form (Form A) Grant Application Form (Form C)

3 INPRO Dialogue Forum on Opportunities and Issues in Non-Electric Applications of Nuclear Energy (16th INPRO Dialogue Forum) Meliá Vienna (DC Tower) Vienna, Austria December 2018 Ref. No.: EVT Information Sheet A. Background The International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO) was launched in the year 2000, based on resolution GC (44)/RES/21 of the (IAEA) General Conference. INPRO s objective is to help ensure that nuclear energy is available in the twentyfirst century in a sustainable manner. Four tasks are reflected in the INPRO Biennium Plan for , as endorsed by the INPRO Steering Committee: Task 1: Global Scenarios; Task 2: Innovations; Task 3: Sustainability Assessment and Strategies; and Task 4: Dialogue and Outreach. Additional details on the INPRO project are available on the INPRO website: Nuclear energy has the potential to play a major role in solving global issues when deployed in cogeneration, i.e., for electricity generation and for providing process heat to non-electric applications such as desalination, district heating, hydrogen production, and other industrial applications. Non-electric applications can be seen as a catalyst for the newly addressed hybrid nuclear renewable energy systems. In such a case, nuclear energy can offer sustainable and economic solutions for several energy challenges facing current and future generations. Consequently, there is increasing interest around the world in using nuclear energy for non-electric applications. 1 P age

4 Technically, nuclear power reactors in operation or under development may well be integrated to form a cogeneration system with other systems for non-electric applications, depending on the temperature requirements of such application. However, such cogeneration systems have not been widely deployed for various technical, economic and social reasons related to both nuclear power plants (NPPs) and non-electric applications. For example, conventional NPPs have been mainly optimized in terms of design and capacity for electricity generation, and are not readily suitable to meet heat market requirements, such as: low power capacities; location near urban areas; short construction lead time; 100% reliability and availability; low capital investment; low financial risk, etc. Furthermore, conventional NPPs are not suitable for high temperature non-electric applications such as hydrogen production and the high temperature process heat needed for petrochemical, fuel synthesis, and other applications. The emergency planning zone (EPZ) concept in nuclear safety regulation can also have a negative impact on the need to locate an NPP close to a suitable district heat market. Finally, NPPs have not widely been used for desalination due to cheaper oil prices, and because most of the countries relying on conventional desalination are not nuclear technology holders and in most cases, are blessed with abundant oil to operate their desalination plants. The economics of nuclear cogeneration will depend on the comparison with alternative options to provide heat or alternative energy carriers. Moreover, the trend in nuclear safety is toward fully independent decay heat removal systems and near-term emergency heat rejection systems for larger loads in the case of reactor accidents. Other non-electric applications may also have challenges and comparative economic analysis, including captured externalities, is essential to understand the merits of any given proposal. Despite the above-mentioned challenges, one should consider that the expected deployment of small modular reactors, the rethinking of high and very high temperature reactors, and the potential advantages of cogeneration, could be important drivers for the deployment of nuclear cogeneration for various non-electric applications. Still, public acceptance of non-electric applications in specific and nuclear energy at large remains an important issue in increasing the deployment of nuclear cogeneration. The IAEA supports and facilitates the development of new and emerging applications of nuclear energy and related technologies. It provides the forum for the exchange of information on the various non-electric applications; publishes technical and economic documents; and organizes technical meetings on the topic. Moreover, the IAEA has developed a variety of software tools to give decisionmakers in the Member States information on the economic evaluation of desalination and hydrogen production using nuclear energy. The 26th Meeting of the INPRO Steering Committee, in November 2017, endorsed the organization of the INPRO Dialogue Forum on Opportunities and Issues in Non-Electric Applications of Nuclear Energy, to be held in The INPRO Dialogue Forums offer a platform for technology holders, technology users and other stakeholders to share information, perspectives and knowledge on issues related to sustainable nuclear energy development. The Dialogue Forums focus on topics and issues relevant to global nuclear energy sustainability in the twenty-first century, long term nuclear energy strategies and the role of nuclear technology innovations. Information on the INPRO Dialogue Forums may be found at: This Dialogue Forum will include keynote speeches, lectures and presentations by the invited participants and discussions among participants from interested Member States and international organizations. 2 P age

5 B. Objectives The Dialogue Forum will focus not only on technology, but also institutional aspects, such as market, resources, effects of regulation and public acceptance issues. The objectives of this 16th INPRO Dialogue Forum are as follows: Discuss and share information and knowledge on the current status and the potential of nuclear cogeneration for non-electric applications to greatly increase the efficiency of installed nuclear power; Identify the barriers to non-electric applications entering the heat and transportation commercial market and potential solutions; Explore the future perspectives for small modular reactors and innovative nuclear energy systems; Identify areas for additional research, development and demonstration needed to bring non-electric applications of nuclear power to full commercialization; and Draw up recommendations for the IAEA Secretariat and the Member States on non-electric applications of nuclear energy. C. Expected Outputs The expected outputs of the Dialogue Forum are: Collecting information and insights from the participants on their experiences and best practices. Identifying the considerations in further research, development and demonstration planning and implementation. Identifying any additional IAEA actions necessary to help Member States with decision-making and planning for the deployment of non-electric applications. Drafting the meeting report. D. Expected Participation The INPRO Dialogue Forum is open to participants from the Member States, which includes INPRO Members: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Belgium, Bolivia Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cuba Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea Republic of, Latvia, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Servia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland the United States of America Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Viet Nam; and from the following organizations: the European Atomic Forum (FORATOM), the European Commission (EC), the Generation IV International Forum (GIF), the International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation (IFNEC), the Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP), the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation 3 P age

6 and Development (OECD/NEA), the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP), and the World Nuclear Association (WNA). All persons wishing to participate in the Dialogue Forum are required to complete the attached Participation Form (Form A). Designations by a formal letter with the completed Participation Form attached should be submitted to the IAEA through the established official channels (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Atomic Energy Authority; or by an organization invited to participate), indicating as a reference number: EVT Designations should be submitted for the attention of the Scientific Secretaries of the Dialogue Forum, Mr Bongsoo Kim Mr Ibrahim Khamis and Mr Maxim Gladyshev (please see contact details in Section H below). The full names and complete contact details (including postal address, telephone/fax numbers, and address) of designated participants should be provided. The designations with the completed Participation Forms attached should reach the IAEA not later than 7 November They should be sent to the Scientific Secretaries of the Dialogue Forum by to: B.Kim@iaea.org, i.khamis@iaea.org and M.Gladyshev@iaea.org with a copy to: K.Robinson-Onorati@iaea.org. When completing the Participation Form please indicate whether you are planning to give a presentation, state the topic(s) that would be addressed in your presentation, and provide a brief explanation (about five to seven lines) of the content of the proposed presentation. The Scientific Secretary may contact participants to discuss the content of their presentations. Also, in accordance with the IAEA s policy, all presentations and other files should be loaded in advance on a computer used at a meeting room. Therefore, the presentations and any other supplementary files should be sent to the Scientific Secretary by not later than 7 November 2018 (Microsoft PowerPoint files are preferable, although PDF format may also be used). When submitting the files electronically, please note that the size of an should not exceed 5 MB. The Dialogue Forum is, in principle, open to all officially designated persons. The IAEA, however, reserves the right to limit participation should this become necessary due to limitations imposed by the available seating capacity. It is therefore recommended that interested persons take the necessary steps to obtain their official designation as early as possible. E. Working Language The working language of the Dialogue Forum will be English with no interpretation provided. All communications, abstracts and papers must be submitted in this language. F. Venue The Dialogue Forum will commence at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 12 December 2018, in Golden Wave II, Melia Vienna in the DC Tower (Donau-City-Strasse 7, Vienna 1220 Austria / Tel: ). G. Visas Participants who need a visa to enter Austria should submit the necessary application to the nearest diplomatic or consular representative of Austria as early as possible. 4 P age

7 H. Organization Official correspondence regarding the technical aspects of the Dialogue Forum should be addressed to the Scientific Secretaries: Mr Bongsoo Kim Scientific Secretary INPRO Section Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy Vienna International Centre PO Box VIENNA AUSTRIA Tel.: Fax: B.Kim@iaea.org Mr Ibrahim Khamis Co-Scientific Secretary Nuclear Power Technology Development Section Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy Vienna International Centre PO Box VIENNA AUSTRIA Tel.: Fax: I.khamis@iaea.org Maxime Gladyshev Co-Scientific Secretary INPRO Section Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy Vienna International Centre PO Box VIENNA AUSTRIA Tel.: Fax: M.Gladyshev@iaea.org 5 P age

8 Official correspondence regarding administrative issues should be addressed to the Administrative Secretary: Ms Karron Robinson-Onorati INPRO Section Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy Vienna International Centre PO Box VIENNA AUSTRIA Tel.: Fax: K.Robinson-Onorati@iaea.org 6 P age

9 Form A EVT Participation Form INPRO Dialogue Forum on Opportunities and Issues in Non-Electric Applications of Nuclear Energy Vienna, Austria December 2018 To be completed by the participant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission to the IAEA, or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent transmission to the (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by to: Official.Mail@iaea.org or by fax to: (no hard copies needed). (Kindly send also a copy by to: B.Kim@iaea.org, I.Khamis@iaea.org M.Gladyshev@iaea.org and K.Robinson-Onorati@iaea.org) Participants who are members of an invited organization can submit this form to their organization for subsequent transmission to the IAEA. Deadline for receipt by the IAEA through official channels: 7 November 2018 Family name: (e.g. Smith) First name(s): (e.g. John) Mr/Ms Institution: Full address: For urgent communications please indicate: Tel.: Fax: Nationality: Designating Government or organization: Mailing address (if different from address indicated above): Do you intend to submit a paper? Yes No Would you prefer to present your paper as a poster? Yes No Title:

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11 Form C EVT Grant Application Form INPRO Dialogue Forum on Opportunities and Issues in Non-Electric Applications of Nuclear Energy Vienna, Austria December 2018 To be completed by the applicant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission to the IAEA, or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent transmission to the (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by to: Official.Mail@iaea.org or by fax to: (no hard copies needed). (Kindly send also a copy per to: B.Kim@iaea.org, I.Khamis@iaea.org M.Gladyshev@iaea.org and K.Robinson-Onorati@iaea.org) Deadline for receipt by the IAEA through official channels: 7 November 2018 Family name: (e.g. Smith) First name(s): (e.g. John) Mr/Ms: Mailing address: Tel.: Fax: Date of birth (yy/mm/dd): Nationality: 1. Education (post-secondary): Name and place of institution Field of study Diploma or Degree Years attended from to 2. Recent employment record (starting with your present post): Name and place of employer/ organization Title of your position Type of work Years worked from to 3. Description of work performed over the last three years: 4. Institute s/member State s programme in the field of the Dialogue Forum: Date: Date: Signature of applicant: Name, signature and stamp of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission to the IAEA or National Atomic Energy Authority