CÀ Canadian Nuclear Association Association 18 72-CNA-100 CANADIAN NUCLEAR ASSOCIATION PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1972 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Texts of the 19 papers that were presented at the 1972 CNA Annual Conference, together with the address by the President of the CNA. Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, June 11—14, 1972 Printed by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Chalk River, Ontario July, 1972 CONTENTS MONDAY June 12th paper Number Session 1 — Opening of 1972 CNA Conference President's Address W.M. Gilchrist 72-CNA-101 Reactor Licensing and Safety Requirements D.G. Hurst & F.C. Boyd 72-CNA-102 Session 2 — Achievements of Nuclear Industry in Canada CANDU Fuel — An Industry Perspective D.E. Tough 72-CNA-201 Nuclear Components J. Pawliw 72-CNA-202 Conventional Components Capability R.M. Wood 72-CNA-203 Review — Canada '72 The Evolution of Canadian R.F.W. Guard 72-CNA-204 Architect-Engineering Instrumentation of Complex Systems D.R. Tait 72-CNA-205 TUESDAY June 13th Session 3 — Status of Canadian Projects Operating Experience at Douglas Point GS J.H.Armstrong 72-CNA-301 Early Operating Performance at Pickerinji E.P. Horton 72-CNA-302 Generating Station Review of Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Program L.W. Woodhead 72-CNA-303 and Experience État de la Centrale nucléaire de Gentilly P.A. Léger & L.F. Monier 72-CNA-304 Heavy Water L.R. Haywuod 72-CNA-305 Session 4 — Programs of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Reactor Development (PHW, ABLW, OCR) A.J. Mooradian 72-CNA-401 Isotopes and Irradiators (26 Years of Progress C.H. Hetherington 72-CNA-402 at Commercial Products) Technical Information and Library Services'of G.P.L. Williams & 72-CNA-403 Atomic Energy of Canada Limited H. Greenshields AECL in the World Market G.T. Leaist 72-CNA-404 Session 5 — The Climate for Nuclear Power Development in Canada The Evolution of Canadian Nuclear Power G.C. Laurence 72-CNA-501 X Station Design Innovation in a Cold Climate ' L. Hynes 72-CNA-502 A Climate for Nuclear Development in Canada: V.O. Marquez 72-CNA-503 The View from Another Industry Some Educational Aspects of Nuclear Power Arthur Porter 72-CNA-504 The View of the Educationist J.W.T. Spinks 72-CNA-505 Paper number 72-CNA-101 President's Address W.M.Gilchrist (Eldorado Nuclear Limited) Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of I don't wish to steal any thunder from the the directors and officers of the Canadian Nuclear Chairmen's reports, but I would like to refer briefly Association, it is a great pleasure for me to welcome to several of the many topics considered by them you to the 12th Annual CNA Conference. This is during the past year. only the second time that our Association has met in I don't have to remind you that strong public Ottawa, and I am sincerely pleased that you will have concern over the operation of nuclear power plant'; an opportunity of exploring and enjoying your has seriously hampered their construction in other capital — which is particularly beautiful in mid-June. parts of the western world, especially in the United The Canadian Nuclear Association was formed in States. We have not experienced this problem to any 1960, wim me aim of bringing together people who great extent in Canada, and therefore, I can't help were becoming involved in a new industry, based on feeling that there is a better awareness of the nature using the energy contained in uranium-bearing ores. of nuclear energy on the part of both the Canadian Today our Association boasts a membership of about public and informed Canadian environmentalists. 170 organizations, which are engaged in all aspects of Your Subcommittee on Public Relations and Publi- the development of the use of nuclear energy. These cations has recently hosted two very successful include mining companies, nuclear fabricators, reac- seminars for high school science teachers and for tor designers, and many departments of both provin- science editorial writers, in order vo properly acquaint cial and federal governments. We also welcome the these specialists with the nature of nuclear energy and membership of several Canadian banks and educa- the regulatory practices that ensure the safe siting and tional and research organizations, along with labour operation of all nuclear facilities in Canada. In the organizations representing workers in the nuclear meetings with the science teachers, of course, we fields. were also trying to illustrate the wide variety of stimulating careers opening up for young people in all Our breadth of interest has been further widened phases of the development and use of nuclear energy. through formal links with similar associations in other countries. We value these worldwide relationships Last month the Economic Planning Committee very highly, in that they bring together, in a close responded to the proposed legislation governing fraternity, people and organizations with a common competition, Bill C-256. Although the CNA agrees purpose, the furtherance of the peaceful uses of wholeheartedly with the prime purpose of the bill in atomic energy. promoting competition and enhancing efficiency in the production of goods and services, we have serious I note that participants in this conference include reservations that the bill would result in excessive and representatives of several of these overseas associa- self-defeating intervention in virtually every aspect of tions. We warmly welcome these distinguished the Canadian nuclear industry. delegates to our meetings, and trust that they will thoroughly enjoy their visit to Canada and to Ottawa. For several years, the CNA has held a competition We would also ask them to take back to their amongst university graduate students for papers respective organizations the very best wishes of the related to nuclear energy. While the awards will be Canadian Nuclear Association. presented at appropriate times in the recipients' home Later this morning, you will be receiving reports provinces, I am pleased to announce that the first from the Chairmen of the CNA standing committees. prize of $500.00 has been awarded to Adalbert The directors and I wish to acknowledge our grati- Konrad of McGill University for his paper on "Linear tude to the many members of these committees for Accelerator Cavity Field Calculation by the Finite the very hard work they have done on the tasks Element Method". The recipients of other awards will assigned to them, very often at the sacrifice of their be announced by the Education and Manpower personal time and convenience. Training Committee. The directors of the CNA 72-CNA-101 extend their most sincere congratulations to the 1980 alone will severely tax the engineering resources winners and to all participants in the competition. of the western countries. Serious delays, especially in The high quality and technical excellence of the the United States, have been caused by numerous submissions is most impressive, and I hope that some public interventions in the siting, construction and means may be found whereby these papers can be operation of nuclear plants. These delays have been published. compounds by cumbersome governmental licencing The directors feel that your Association can play a procedures during every step of a nuclear plant's positive role in helping to establish policy positions birth, from conception to the attainment of full affecting the future of the nuclear industry. One area power. in which the CNA might take some initiative is in Fortunately, some order is now being introduced establishing recommendations concerning the into these stifling procedures. Licencing methods in financing of nuclear power stations, as well as the the United States are being streamlined, and the large standardization of reactor sizes, in the interests of backlog of licencing applications is slowly being manufacturing economy. whittled down. At the same time, organizations The Association intends to participate in Nuclex concerned with safety and environmental problems 72, the atomic industry exhibition to be held in have, through their interventions, become more Basel, Switzerland, in the fall. In doing so, we knowledgeable and sophisticated with respect to the propose to show that the entire range of Canada's effects of nuclear power plants. Many, amongst these atomic enterprises forms a well-organized, well- groups, now recognize that the impact of nuclear- integrated, total nuclear operation. This project will fuelled power plants on the environment is far less include the publication of a booklet detailing than that of other forms of power generation. Canadian nuclear capability. Fortunately, in Canada public opposition has not In our annual meetings over the years, we have been the problem that it has been in other countries. discussed, ad infinitum, estimates of the growth of Preservation of our environment and public safety nuclear power, requirements for uranium, cost have always been paramount considerations in siting comparisons with other energy fuels, and so on. Canadian nuclear power plants. All phases of their During these early years of the fledgling nuclear planning, constructicn and operation have been under industry, we have reassured each other with reams of the regulatory direction of the Atomic Energy data on the inevitable growth of nuclear power. But if Control Board. a historical note is required in reference to these The result is the magnificent Pickering nuclear years, one might say that our estimates of future complex, about which you will be hearing more later energy requirements were always in error — on the today. It is clearly an achievement in which every low side. Canadian may take considerable pride, and our I submit to you this morning, that it is no longer heartiest congratulations go to all those who had a necessary for anyone, especially in these sessions, to direct hand in its design, construction and operation.