THE 8th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ...

THE 8th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Nha Trang, 20-22 August 2009

nuclear energy Applications In viet Nam

Prof. Dr. Vuong Huu TanPresident

Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute

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contents

1. Radiation Application2. Research and Development of

Nuclear Power3. Forthcoming Activities 4. Conclusions

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1. Radiation Application

1.1. In MedicineProducing radioisotopes at Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor. Every year supply about 150 –200 Ci with more 20 radioisotopes and radio-pharmaceuticals, which are mainly I-131, P-32, Cr-51, and Tc-99m. Recently the Cyclotron Centers of Cho Ray and 108 Hospitals have produced radioisotopes for PET and SPECT.Current demand : about 300-400 Ci. Ir-192 and Co-60 for radiotherapy: completely imported around 1000 Ci/year

Production of Radioisotopes at Dalat NRR

Tc-99m Generator

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1. Radiation Application(cont’d)

Radiotherapy 20 radio-therapy facilities Radio-therapy equipment: 15

Co-60 sources, 11 LINAC, 10 brachytherapy machines, 2 gamma knifes, 1 cyber knife vµ 12 simulators;

About 20.000 cancer patients are terated by radiotherapy annually;

Manpower in radiotherapy facilities: 2000 people;

Screening for early detection of cancers has been premarily applied for cervix, breast cancer in some provinces and cities.

Maintenance of Co-60 Radiotherapy machine at

K Hospital

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Nuclear medicine Totally there are 25 nuclear medicine facilities; Equipment: about 20 machines for diagnosis such as

gamma scanners, gamma cameras, SPECT, SPECT/CT. However, only about 10 of them are in operation. 3 PET/CT machines have been recently included;

Such equipment and machines have been used for diagnosis of various diseases: cardiovascular, endocrine, neutrological, digestive diseases, cancers etc.;

Treatment forThyroid gland cancer; Annually, about 500,000 patients are diagnosed and

50,000 patients are treated by nuclear medicine techniques.

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X-rays The system for X-rays departments have been established

from central to district hospitals Challenges:

- Lack of equipment, especially Xray machine for intervention treatment. Most of equipment, if availabl, is old. Many provicial hospitals have no Computerised Tomography (CT-scanners, colour untrasound scanners, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. - Difficulties in manpower training and standardization- The managing system is not performing well due to the lack of a national network of X-rays Facilities from the State-level to regional and hospital level.

Localization of products and equipment Localization of products and equipment for promotion of

radiation application have been at preleminary stage. Some products and equipment have recently been

technologically transfered to Vietnam such as brachytherapy machines, membrance for burn tratment, equipment for diagnosis and treatment using lazer and MRI technology;

Radiation Sterilization Technique has not yet been applied for medical products and instruments.

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1.2. In Bio-agriculture- During the past 30 years, 50 new plant species of rice,

soybean, peanuts, tomato, chrysanthemum and apple, of which there are 32 new varieties of rice and 10 new varieties of soybeans. Vietnam ranks the 9th in the world in the field of mutation breeding. VN-95-20 grown on 0.3ha/y is one of 5 main rice variety for exportation. The three main soybean varieties of DT84, DT99, DT96 have been occupied on 50% soybean cultivation area.

- Application of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) has been tried in controlling species of fruit flies for safe vegetable production;

- Radioisotope Trace Technique has been applied to study optimal use of water and fertilizers.

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Radiation measurements of Cs-137, Be-7 vµ Pb-210 have been applied to estimate soil erosion and investigate the raising of the base level of lakes;

Some plant growth promoters and plant protectors have been produced by application of radiation technology

Irradiation technique has been studied and applied for food preservation and quarantine treatment.

Nghiªn cøu båi l¾ng t¹i cöa s«ng

Using Micro-fertilizer for Green Tea Plants

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1.3. In industries and others

NDT Techniques have been used in in testing and evaluation of projects, equipment systems (pipe, boiler, ship, etc), inspection of goods for ensuring security at the border gates;

At present, the application of NDT techniques has become obligatory for certain construction and transportation projects.

Detecting concrete defects at Mü ThuËn Bridge Construction

Site

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Automatic Nuclear Control Techniques have been

used in controlling production line to measure the

level of liquid in the beverage containers,

measure the thickness of materials in the

plastics, paper, corrugated iron factories etc.

Nuclear techniques are also used for quality

control in glass, cement factories etc.

Nuclear Logging and Nuclear Downhole Tools

have been applied to investigate lithology,

porosity, natural radioactivity and reservoir fluids

for oil exploration and exploitation.

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Radioisotope Tracer Technique

has been used for optimizing

technological processes in

many factories and

manufacturing procedures.

Recently, this technique has

been effectively applied in oil

industry for mine surveys and

investigation of water

movement to increase oil

recovery efficiency by

optimizing the exploitation

process.

Application of TRACER Technique at Bach Ho Oil-

well

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Although the economic scale of radiation

technology is 90% in the world, its application in

Vietnam is still very limited. There are only 4

irradiation facilities of industrial scale.

Equipment manufacture for

promoting applications of radiation

technology is almost unavailable.

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1.4. In Geology, Hydrology and Environment

Survey, Exploration and Evaluation of mineral resources using carota techniques, nuclear analytical techniques and ®o x¹ hµng kh«ng, ..

Evaluation of reserves, ages, origin, pollution, salification of ground water in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and some Southern provinces in Vietnam l îng bæ cÊp

Investigation of the water penetration through dams for evaluation the safety of dams;

Setting up the radiological environmental monitoring network: 3 national stations to make regular monitoring of radiation environment; set up the database on natural radiation environment

Study on environmental pollution using nuclear analytical techniques and Tracer technique.

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1. Radiation Application (cont’d)

1.5. Remarks on radiation application in Vietnam Radiation application have been widely developed in various areas;

Still at low level and low efficiency, not responding to the potential and the needs;

Therefore, on 3rd January 2006, the Prime Minister approved ”The Strategy for Peaceful Utilizations of Atomic Energy up to 2020”, which mentioned the objectives for promoting, expanding and improving the efficiency of radiation application in service of socio-economic development.

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2. Research and Development of Nuclear Power (cont’d)

2.1. Main Achievements

To confirm the necessity and feasibility of nuclear power development in Vietnam;

To convincingly argue for the necessity of the introduction of nuclear power into Vietnam based on the factors:

- primary energy sources do not meet the demands;

- difficulities in importing energy;

- diversification of energy sources to ensure energy security;

- reducing the use of fossil fuels, especially coal for environmental protection;

-strengthening national capability of nuclear science and technology.

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Confirmed that Vietnam has uranium resources.

Howver, further investigations are required to build

the policies for commercial exploitation of uranium

resources.

Established international cooperative relationships

in the field of nuclear power;

Regularly and effectively conducted public

information activities for nuclear power;

Set up and implemented nuclear education and

training program. Primarily trained some key staffs

who can undertake important tasks in the Program

for nuclear power development.

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The results of Pre-FS have shown that the first NPP in Vietnam may be put in operation in 2020, 2025 or 2030, depending on the scenarios of electricity demands (high, medium or basic scenarior)

According to basic scenario, total capacity of nuclear power in 2025 will be 4,000 MW (4.4% total electricity capacity) and in 2030 will be 10.000 MW (8% total electricity capacity)

1st NPP Site Selection: 2 candidate sites have been selected in Phuoc Dinh and Vinh H¶i, Ninh ThuËn Province with 4 units, 1,000 MW each;

10 potential sites have primarily been selected for future NPPs

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Some potential sites for NPPs

Ky Xuan (Ha Tinh)

Hoai My (Binh Dinh)

Xuan Phuong (Phu Yen)

Binh Tien (Ninh Thuan)Vinh Hai(Ninh Thuan)

Phuoc Dinh(Ninh Thuan)

Vinh Linh (Quang Tri)

Hon Dat(Kien Giang)

Duc Chanh (Quang Ngai)

Duc Thang (Quang Ngai)

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2.2. Project on 1st NPP in Ninh ThuanThe Projec Ninh ThuËn 1 (Ph íc Dinh consists of 2 subprojects: NPP Ninh Thuan 1 in Phuoc Dinh and NPP Ninh Thuan 2 in Vinh Hai; Total capacity: 4,000 MW; capacity of each unit is 2,000 MW Technology: PWRInvestment Report (FS Report) on Ninh Thuan NPP was approved by the State Council for Appraisal in July 2009;The Government planned to submit to the National Assembly (NA) in its coming meeting in October 2009;After approved by the NA, the FS will be implemented in 2-3 years;The owner submit application for permits in 2012-2013. Bidding and signing the EPC Contract (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) in 2013-2014.Start construction in 2015-2016

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Ninh Thuan 1 NPP Phuoc Dinh

Commune Ninh Phuoc District

Ninh Thuan NPP 2 Vinh Hai Commune

Ninh Hai District


Vinh Hai

Phuoc Dinh

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3. Forthcoming activities

Based on the following documents: - Strategy for Peaceful Utilization of Nuclear Energy

up to 2020- Master Plan for Implementation of the Strategy- Atomic Energy Law Completing legal documents and

regulatory framework- Decree on guiding the implementation of the Atomic

Energy Law formulated by the MOST will be issued by October 2009;

- Decree on punishment for administrative offending formulated by the MOST will be issued in 2009;

- Decree on NPPs formulated by MOIT will be issued by October 2009

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3. Forthcoming activities (cont’d)

- The Decision of the Prime Minister on the Establishment of Atomic Energy Council and Nuclear Safety Council, Compensation Fund for Nuclear Accidents, Regulations for Nuclear Inspection, establishment of National Radiological Environment Monitoring etc.

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3. Forthcoming Activities (cont’d)

Implementation of the Strategy- Setting up the Master Plans for development of

nuclear energy application up to 2020 to submit to the Prime Minister for approval by October 2009;

- Setting up the Detailed Plan, including Plan for NPPs to submit to the Prime Minister for approval by October 2009

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Detailed Plannings consist of:1. Plan for development of radiation applications

in medicine;

2. Plan for development of radiation applications in agriculture;

3. Plan for development of radiation applications in industry;

4. Plan for development of radiation applications in natural resources and environment

5. Plan for development of nuclear power.

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Detailed Projects and Programs6. Project on perfecting legal system, organisational

system, strengthening capability of research and development and technical support, ensuring nuclear safety, security and safeguard;

7. Nuclear Human Resource Development Program

Programs/Projects under formulation1. Program on Scientific Research and Technology

Development; 2. Project on Development of the Vietnam Atomic

Energy Institute;3. Project on Strengthening Capability of Technical

Support.

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Programs/Projects under Programs/Projects under formulationformulation

4. Project on strengthening the organization of state management for development of nuclear energy applications;

5. Project on strengthening national capability of ensuring radiation protection, security for radioactive sources and radioactive materials;

6. Project on strengthening national capability of ensuring nuclear safety;

7. Project on strengthening the organization of State Regulatory Body for Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Control;

8. Project on formulating and perfecting legal and regulatory documents;

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Programs/Projects under formulationPrograms/Projects under formulation9. Project on preparations for joining international

treaties;

10. Project on survey, evaluation and exploration of uranium resources;

11. Project on deployment of security measures in the field of nuclear energy;

12. Project on building capability of emergency preparedness and response to nuclear and radioactive incidents and accidents

13. Project on planning and investment for big construction companies;

14. Project on building National Military Center for Nuclear Medicine and Radio-therapy at 108 Hospital.

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4. Conclusions

In the history of atomic energy development we have never had such advantageous conditions and opportunity for development like at present

The Atomic Energy Law was approved by the 12th National Assembly on the 3rd June 2008 and came into force in 1 January 2009, creating the legal basis for the consolidation and development of nuclear energy in Vietnam

The Strategy for Peaceful Utilization of Nuclear Energy up to 2020 approved by the Prime Minister in 2006 and the Master Plan for Implementation of the Strategy approved in 2007 have determined decisive policies for the research, development and application of atomic energy in Vietnam

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4. Conclusions (cont’d)

The development of nuclear power has shifted to pre-investment stage and gained more and more attention and direction from the state top level leaders. In 2009 the National Assembly will consider and approve the Project on Ninh Thuan NPP;

However, we have to encounter with a lot of challenges in terms of legal framework, human resources, potential of science and technology and management

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Therefore, great efforts have to be made by all concerned ministries and institutions and the whole society, especially by nuclear scientists, most of whom are present at this Conference;

International Cooperation has been playing a very important role in the development of nuclear energy in general, and in the developmentt of nuclear power in particular. With the policies of peaceful utilization of nuclear energy, Vietnam will receive valuable and effective assistance and support from the world nuclear community, particularly the international scientists who are attending this Conference, in order to consolidate and sustainably develop nuclear energy in Vietnam.

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We do hope and believe that under the leadership of the Vietnam Communist Party and the Government of Vietnam, with the strong determination and willingness of the nuclear community, the valuable support and assistance of international colleagues and friends from all over the world, we will certainly be successfull in the implementation of the Strategy for Peaceful Utilizations of Nuclear Energy in Vietnam.

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Thank you for your attention!

THE 8th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ...

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nuclear analytical techniques

ensuring nuclear safety

strengthening national capability

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