Field Trip to the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
19th September, 09.30 am – 16.00 pm
Address - UKAEA Culham Science Centre, Abingdon OX14 3DB
(Culham train station is a short walk from the site or there is ample parking for visitors by car).
To register – learning@airmic.com
Visiting the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) near Oxford offers an exciting and enlightening experience for anyone interested in cutting-edge Fusion research and sustainable energy. The UKAEA provides a unique combination of cutting-edge scientific research, historical significance and educational opportunities as one of the world’s leading institutions in Fusion energy research and development. As well as learning about the UKAEA and how we do risk management delegates will have a chance to witness groundbreaking experiments and facilities first hand during two engaging tours of the JET facility and RACE work hall which will provide an insight into fusion as a sustainable energy solution and its rich history spanning decades of scientific exploration and discovery. This field trip offers a captivating day of learning and development whether you're a science enthusiast or just want to learn about how we do risk management.
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Time |
Agenda item |
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09:30 |
Arrivals 9:30 for 10am start |
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10:00 |
Welcome |
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10:20 |
What is Fusion? |
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10:40 |
UKAEA Mission and Goals |
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10:45 |
Principal Programmes and Operational Facilities. |
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11:15 |
Joint European Torus (JET) overview |
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11:30 |
TOUR of JET |
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12:30 |
LUNCH |
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13:30 |
Fusion Regulation and Insurance |
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13:50 |
UKAEA Risk Landscape |
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14:10 |
Risk Management Framework and Processes |
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14:30 |
TOUR of RACE Work Hall (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments) |
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15:30 |
The Future of ERM at UKAEA? |
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14:45 |
Questions and discussion |
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16:00 |
End |
By the end of the field trip you will be able to;
- Have an awareness of the role of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, its mission and goals in developing Fusion as a major source of clean and safe energy.
- Hold an awareness of the principle programmes underway with a focus on JET (Joint European Torus) and Remote Applications In Challenging Environments (RACE).
- Have an awareness of the emerging fusion industry sector and the benign risks it presents compared to traditional nuclear power.
- Have an awareness of the risk management framework and processes within UKAEA.