This publication is the proceedings of an international conference on human resource development for introducing and expanding nuclear power programmes. Experts from many Member States discussed the current state of human resource development in the nuclear field and addressed concerns about possible shortages of qualified people. The conference identified several issues for consideration by national governments, international organizations, industry and stakeholders and highlighted the importance of sharing knowledge and expertise. One of the main goals of the conference was to provide participants with practical tools that can be used at the organizational, national and international levels to develop and maintain the human resources needed to support the safe and sustainable introduction and expansion of nuclear power programmes. These proceedings include a summary, the opening and closing speeches and invited papers. The publication also includes a CD-ROM which contains the contributed papers and presentations.

This CD-ROM contains the proceedings of the fourth international conference on research reactors, convened to promote the exchange of information on research reactor issues and trends among users, operators, regulators, designers and suppliers. The conference included more than 120 oral and poster presentations pertaining to six technical areas of research reactors: utilization and applications; operation and maintenance; new research reactor projects; safety; spent fuel, waste and decommissioning; and reactor designers and providers. The information provided on this CD-ROM will serve as a reference for today’s international research reactor community in terms of its achievements, issues and challenges to date, as well as future trends and anticipated developments.

The original design life of a nuclear power plant (NPP) is commonly around 30– 40 years, depending on manufacture and type. However, the actual operational life may be shorter, or longer, based on many factors. Plant life management (PLiM) is a methodology that is appropriate for any length of plant operational life.
The proceedings of this symposium reflect the growing interest of Member States in this topic and summarize the conclusions of six major programmatic sessions: approaches to plant life management; economics; ageing management and related operational programmes; system, structure and component design modification, modernization, refurbishment and replacement; managerial issues; and regulatory issues. This publication provides operators and regulators with a comprehensive overview of the state of the science and technology involved in the main issues concerning safe, long term operation, ageing management and the basic economic aspects of plant life management for the nuclear power industry.

The naturally occurring radionuclide radon (222Rn), together with its radioactive progeny, has been widely used to study atmospheric processes and to test and validate comprehensive global chemical transport models. Being a noble gas, radon is not removed from the atmosphere by dry or wet deposition processes, nor does it become attached to aerosols, and so it is a good tracer for air mass movements. This publication summarizes the findings of a technical meeting jointly sponsored by the IAEA and the World Meteorological Organization, at which experts in the fields of radon exhalation from the ground, radon measurements in air, and atmospheric transport modelling came together to discuss the latest developments. A major focus of the meeting was on moving towards agreed approaches to estimating radon exhalation flux densities, and to improving quality assurance of measurements both of radon exhalation flux densities and of concentrations of radon and radon progeny in the atmosphere.

This is the proceedings of an international conference on fast reactors and related fuel cycles convened to exchange experience and innovative ideas in order to achieve progress in this field. Fast reactor programmes are currently on an accelerated growth path in many countries of the world, and the last international fast reactor conference was held almost twenty years ago. The scope of discussion included key scientific and technological areas, such as fuels and materials development, safety, advanced simulation, component and system design, and coolant technology, in which innovation is pursued to ensure that the next generations of fast reactor fuel cycles will achieve their potential. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the contributed papers and posters, summaries of 150 oral presentations and the young generation event.

This is the proceedings of an international workshop on justification of medical exposure in diagnostic imaging, jointly organized by the IAEA and the European Commission. The workshop brought together experts from many countries and organizations to discuss how to ensure more effective application of justification in diagnostic imaging. Major areas that need action were identified, such as the coordination of methods and evidence used as a basis for clinical imaging recommendations, engagement of all relevant organizations in the deployment of these recommendations, and involvement of manufacturers and referring healthcare providers. Furthermore, the important role of education and training was re-emphasized. In the conclusion, the workshop participants highlighted that regulatory authorities have a key role in ensuring effective justification, and that an effective partnership with the medical community must be maintained to do this.

This publication presents the proceedings of an international symposium on standards, applications and quality assurance in medical radiation dosimetry. It includes a selection of peer reviewed papers that were presented at the symposium. The symposium provided a forum for physicists and scientists of medical institutions, research centres and standards laboratories to discuss advances in radiation dosimetry made during the past decade and to exchange scientific knowledge. The topical sessions included all specialties in radiation medicine (radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology) and radiation protection dosimetry, with a specific focus on those areas where the standardization of dosimetry has improved in recent years (brachytherapy, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine). One session was exclusively devoted to the challenging issues of dosimetry in small and non-standard radiotherapy beams. The publication summarizes the present status and outlines future trends in medical radiation dosimetry, and also identifies possible areas for improvement.

By providing the necessary scientific expertise and support to the authorities, the regulators and the public, technical and scientific support organizations (TSOs) play an important role in developing and maintaining nuclear safety and security systems in States. This conference, held in Tokyo as a follow-up of the 2007 TSO conference, focused on international cooperation and networking among TSOs to enhance nuclear safety and security, especially in terms of their role in the regulatory framework, including capacity building in those countries considering embarking on nuclear power programmes. The conference objectives were to develop a common understanding of the responsibilities, needs and opportunities of TSOs, and to further promote international cooperation and networking among them. These proceedings include a summary, the opening speeches, the invited papers, and the conclusions and summary of the conference by the President. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the unedited papers contributed, the presentations that were submitted with some of the invited papers and papers exhibited at the poster session.

Metal recycling has become an important industrial activity in all countries. It is seen as being socially and environmentally beneficial because it conserves natural ore resources and saves energy. However, radioactive material may become associated with scrap metal inadvertently and, if it is melted, can cause health and economic problems as well as public acceptance issues for scrap metal. This publication is the proceedings of a conference organized by the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council in cooperation with the IAEA with the aim of sharing experiences and contributing towards the resolution of problems caused by the inadvertent presence of radioactive material in scrap metal. Conclusions and recommendations were developed concerning the current situation and the future in dealing with the problems identified.

This publication is the proceedings of the sixth international symposium on naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM), which was organized in cooperation with the IAEA as part of its programme to promote application of the safety standards to natural sources of radiation and to disseminate information to Member States. NORM VI provided an opportunity to review the many developments that had taken place over the past three years since the previous symposium in this series. NORM VI was attended by 140 participants from 33 countries. The proceedings contain all 38 oral presentations and four rapporteur reports, as well as a summary that concludes with the main findings of the symposium. Text versions of 43 poster presentations are provided on the attached CD-ROM.

This is the proceedings of an international conference focusing on status and trends in the development of water cooled reactors in the 21st century. The main objectives of the meeting were to promote exchange of information among experts from Member States and representatives from operating organizations. The range of subjects discussed by the conference participants and high level keynote speakers covered the challenges and opportunities encountered when starting and/or expanding a nuclear power programme, very specific solutions for reactor pressure vessel integrity, material degradation, ageing management and non-destructive examination methods, as well as advanced water cooled reactor technologies and their innovative applications. More than 260 participants from 54 Member States and four international organizations took part in this event, and a total of 133 papers were presented.

This CD-ROM contains the proceedings of an IAEA sponsored conference which was held to review the current role and potential of clinical, technological and molecular/biological innovations for their incorporation into routine practice of radiation oncology. In particular,these technological developments are put into perspective and into the context of the priorities of low and middle income countries for improving cancer care. The main purpose of the conference was the exchange of information on current advances in radiation oncology, including discussion of future challenges and directions in the clinical use of radiotherapy; application of improved imaging tools in treatment planning and the roles of altered fractionation, modern brachytherapy, proton and heavy particle beams; education; and cost considerations. The CD-ROM provides an updated overview of advanced technologies from the perspective of developing countries.