-Nuclear Energy- as a key component of a viable SDG-vision David Kock Necsa
Contents • UN SDGs and SA Vision 2030 (NDP) • South Africa’s Nuclear Energy Policy – SA’s Integrated Resources Plan for Electricity (IRP 2010 -2030) – Why We Require Nuclear Power – Proposed Nuclear Energy Programme for South Africa • Our Experience as a Nuclear Operator • Non-Power Nuclear Technology Applications Speaking to SDGs 2
UN SDGs and SA Vision 2030 (NDP)
UN SDGs and SA Vision 2030 (NDP) 4
SDG – NDP Vision 2030 • High level of commonality and overlap between UN SDGs and South Africa’s NDP (Vision 2030). • From the energy sector perspective, table below shows relevant SDG and NDP priority areas: SDG Priority NDP Priority 3 Good Health Economy and Employment 4 Quality Education Economic Infrastructure 6 Clean Water and Sanitation Transition to a Low Carbon Economy 7 Clean Energy An Integrated and Inclusive Rural Economy 8 Good Jobs and Economic Growth Improving Education, Training and Innovation 9 Innovation and Infrastructure Promoting Health 13 Protect the Planet Through low Carbon technology 5
SA’s Nuclear Energy Policy (2008)
Nuclear Energy Policy • South Africa’s vision for nuclear power is based on the Nuclear Energy Policy of 2008 Some of the key government objectives for the nuclear new build programme include: – Promotion of nuclear energy as an important electricity supply option through the establishment of a national industrial capability for the design, manufacture and construction of nuclear energy systems; – Contribution to the country’s national programme of social and economic transformation, growth and development; – Improvement of the quality of human life and to support the advancement of science and technology – Attainment of global leadership and self-sufficiency in the nuclear energy sector in the long term; 7
Necsa’s roles in the Nuclear Energy Policy (NEP) 2008 Uranium: Necsa shall participate in the uranium value chain, beneficiation thereof and will be responsible for storing of uranium supplies acquired by the State Conversion: Government, through Necsa, shall undertake and lead the development of uranium conversion capabilities as part of the beneficiation of uranium. Private sector participation in the conversion process will be promoted Enrichment: Government, through Necsa, shall investigate the viability of developing its own uranium enrichment capabilities and will simultaneously actively seek to obtain access to established uranium enrichment programmes to ensure security of supply Fuel Fabrication: Government, through Necsa shall design a strategy to develop nuclear fuel fabrication capabilities. Government will in the intervening period actively seek to obtain access to established fuel fabrication programmes to ensure security of supply 8
Necsa’s roles in the Nuclear Energy Policy (NEP) 2008 • Necsa will contribute to the localisation of the nuclear build programme (Manufacturing, material qualification, training, safety & Licensing ). • We are the only company on the African continent with an ASME III and ASME VIII certification for the design and manufacture of nuclear components and equipment. • Through our existing training programmes we produce hundreds of artisans and technicians who are deployed in important sectors of our economy such as the automotive and mining industries. 9
SA’s IRP 2010 -2030
Deployment of different energy sources 11
SA Imperatives For Nuclear
SA imperatives for nuclear A stable supply of electricity enables sustainable development. • A reliable energy supply for the economy to remain competitive. • Access to security of energy supply as the key to poverty eradication. • A reduction of carbon emissions (no carbon footprint for nuclear) thus speaking directly to the sustainable environment. • Diversity of energy sources improves security of supply. 13
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials Beneficiation and Management 14
3. NFC Materials Beneficiation The NFC and Materials Beneficiation Minerals Beneficiation Fluorochemicals Fluorination technologies LEU UF 6 Fluorspar F 2 Uranium Zirconium alloy cladding Nuclear Fuel
Nuclear Manufacturing 16
NMC: Preparation for Localisation (NPP) Not all areas of localisation can be established in short term. Manufacturing provides a good way in. Phased approach to build skills and comply with quality requirements Enable localisation from first unit Has learning curve impact (time and cost)
Localisation through manufacturing-continued Necsa’s approach to localisation: • Localisation of identified products for new build programme • Nuclear fuel, vessels, piping and components • Servicing maintenance requirements of NPP • Global registration as supplier of above identified components • Joint Ventures and Partnerships • Only on commercial basis
NMC Certifications Certification held at present; ISO 9001 ISO 3834 OHSAS 18001 ASME VIII U Stamp ASME III N Stamp Holder • NPT Class 1, 2, 3 CS & MC Components • NS Class 1, 2, 3 & MC Supports • NA Class 1, 2 & 3 Shop Assembly
Nuclear Skills Development Centre Technical skills training on Necsa site 7000 m 2 Accommodation for 250
Performance Areas TECHNICAL COMPUTER BASED SKILLS STATUTORY Artisans Draughting Safety Technicians Welding Radiation etc Engineers Security Support Services : Administration & Residence Formal training accreditation
Non-Power Nuclear Technology Applications Benefitting Society
Examples of Nuclear Technology Applications Industrial – Sealed sources • (e.g. Borehole logging to determine presence of minerals, oil, gas, etc.). – Radioactive tracers (in gaseous, liquid or solid form): • Residence time distribution (RTD) • Flow rate • Leak detection • Mixing – Radioluminescent sources for signage – Sheet thickness control in rolling of sheets – Smoke detectors Desalination – Desalination of sea water for human consumption 23
Examples of Nuclear Technology Applications Water resources Management – Detecting harmful algal blooms (red tide). – Sources of nitrate pollution. – Optimisation of irrigation and use of fertiliser. – Groundwater management. – Aquifer mapping, dating and recharge studies. Food and Agriculture – Crop Production: • Isotope techniques optimize the uptake of nutrients by plants. • Plant breeding methods using irradiation produce varieties of crops that supply • higher yields in harsh climates. – Agricultural Pest Control: • Application of the sterile insect technique (SIT) suppresses or eradicates major • insect pests threatening crops and livestock. – Environmental Protection: • Isotope techniques assist in reducing soil erosion, land degradation and water pollution. 24
Examples of Nuclear Technology Applications Food and Agriculture – Food Safety: • Gamma irradiation destroys bacteria, insects and other organisms that cause spoilage of food and human diseases. • Nuclear techniques are used to determine and control radionuclide, pesticide, veterinary drug and mycotoxin contamination of foods. Medical – Diagnostic: • Organ functioning, blood flow, treatment planning, biodistribution, metabolic processes – cancer, cardiac, brain, kidneys, liver, bone, lungs, etc. • Radioimmuno-assay (in vitro) • Radioguided surgery – Therapeutic: • Teletherapy • Brachytherapy • Systemic/targeted therapy and pain palliation • Proton and neutron therapy 25
The NFC and Materials Beneficiation Minerals Beneficiation Fluorochemicals Fluorination technologies LEU UF 6 Fluorspar F 2 Uranium alloy cladding Zirconium Nuclear Fuel
Conclusions NUCLEAR ENERGY Following a Cabinet meeting of 1 and 2 November 2016: • Nuclear energy remains as a vital base load component of a South African sustainable, environmentally clean energy mix. • Significant advances towards readiness in terns of localisation have been made. • As baseload energy source NE forms a fundamental pilar of Sustainable Development. • All cross cutting activities speak directly towards SDGs. NON-ENERGY APPLICATION These remain key activities at Necsa and breakthroughs are being realised on a frequent basis. All these Non- energy applications also speak directly to SDG’s
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