EKC2024

DIVISIONS

Nuclear and Fusion Technology

EKC 2024 Nuclear and Fusion Technology (NF) division provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering discussions that span from fundamental research to practical applications on Nuclear technology and fusion technologies. We invite abstracts from scientists and engineers working in fields such as reactor physics, materials science, nuclear engineering, plasma physics, and more. Your contribution will enrich our field, such as, next-generation fuel cycles and waste management strategies, safety advancements and regulatory considerations in nuclear fission, fusion reactor designs, experimental results, and theoretical models, materials challenges and innovations for both fission and fusion technologies, cross-cutting themes addressing the societal, economic, and environmental aspects of nuclear energy, ... Our NF division is organizing three sessions to facilitate abstract submissions. - Overview of nuclear fusion research status - Nuclear and fusion engineering and technologies - Tribute to late Professor Jae-il Kim (1936-2023) - [Roundtable] Fusion energy strategy and roadmap among EU, Korea, and UK Please join us as we delve into the forefront of nuclear and fusion technology, shaping the future of energy with your insights and expertise.

Programme Committee

DR. KIM, Byoung Yoon (김병윤)

ITER Organization

byoungyoon.kim@iter.org

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Dr B.Y. Kim is the mechanical responsible officer of the Test Blanket Module (TBM) port plug design and manufacture at ITER Organization since Jan 2012. He has developed the Finite Element Method (FEM) based shakedown analysis for plasma facing components to predict safety limit during his PhD in Max-Planck-Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Before joining ITER Organization, he worked for R&D center of Hyundai-Kia Mortors (2005-2008) as senior research engineer to develop new materials and processing. After he joined National Fusion Research Institute (2008-2011) as technical responsible officer for ITER blanket first wall and neutral beam duct liner, and vacuum vessel support. He has extensive experience on the design and engineering of fusion components.

Please find the details of my paper list in https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8323-2744

DR. KIM, Hyun-tae (김현태)

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Hyun-Tae.Kim@ukaea.uk

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	Professions
•	UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK (2020 ~ )
•	EUROfusion, Programme Management Unit, UK (2015 ~ 2020)
•	UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK (2013 ~ 2015)

	Visiting professor positions
•	Visiting associate professor in Department of Nuclear Engineering in Seoul National University, South Korea (2021 ~ 2022)                                              
•	Visiting academic in Plasma Physics Group in Imperial College London, UK (2014 ~ 2020)  

	Education
•	PhD in Plasma Physics, Imperial College London, UK (2009 ~ 2013)                                          
•	Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea (2007 ~ 2009)                                                             
•	Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea (2000 ~ 2007, study interrupted for military service in 2003 ~ 2005)

[NF1] Overview of Nuclear Fusion Research Status

Date / Time	2024-07-31 09:00 -- 10:40
Room	OC0.04
Conveners / Chairs	DR. KIM, Hyun-tae Senior Plasma Physicist, UK Atomic Energy Authority Show Profile  Professions • UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK (2020 ~ ) • EUROfusion, Programme Management Unit, UK (2015 ~ 2020) • UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK (2013 ~ 2015)  Visiting professor positions • Visiting associate professor in Department of Nuclear Engineering in Seoul National University, South Korea (2021 ~ 2022) • Visiting academic in Plasma Physics Group in Imperial College London, UK (2014 ~ 2020)  Education • PhD in Plasma Physics, Imperial College London, UK (2009 ~ 2013) • Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea (2007 ~ 2009) • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea (2000 ~ 2007, study interrupted for military service in 2003 ~ 2005)  First author publications 1. Hyun-Tae Kim, Fulvio Auriemma, Jorge Ferreira, Stefano Gabriellini, Aaron Ho, Philippe Huynh, Krassimir Kirov, Rita Lorenzini, Michele Marin, Michal Poradzinski, Nan Shi, Gary Staebler, Ziga Stancar, Gediminas Stankunas, Vito Konrad Zotta, Emily Belli, Francis J Casson, Clive D Challis, Jonathan Citrin, Dirk van Eester, Emil Fransson, Daniel Gallart, Jeronimo Garcia, Luca Garzotti1, Renato Gatto, Joerg Hobirk, Athina Kappatou, Ernesto Lerche, Andrei Ludvig-Osipov Costanza Maggi, Mikhail Maslov, Massimo Nocente, Ridhima Sharma, Alessandro Di Siena, Par Strand, Emmi Tholerus, Dimitriy Yadykin, and JET contributors, “Validation of D-T fusion power prediction capability against 2021 JET D-T experiments”, Nuclear Fusion special issue on JET T&DT, 63 (2023), 112004 2. Hyun-Tae Kim, Francis Casson, Hendrik Meyer, Geof Cunningham, Rory Scannell, Lucy Kogan, James Harrison, Seong-Cheol Kim, Jin-Woo Gwak, Yong-Su Na, Jeong-Won Lee, Xavier Litaudon, Gloria Falchetto, and MAST team, “Development of full electromagnetic plasma burn-through model and validation in MAST”, Nuclear Fusion 62 (2022), 126012 3. Hyun-Tae Kim, A. Mineev, D. Ricci, Jeong-Won Lee, Yong-Su Na, ITPA-IOS members, and JET contributors, “Benchmarking of codes for plasma burn-through in tokamaks ”, Nuclear Fusion, 60 (2020), 126049 4. Hyun-Tae Kim, A.C.C. Sips, M. Romanelli, C. D. Challis, D. Keeling, D. King, E. Joffrin, G. Szepesi, J. Buchanan, L.D. Horton, X. Yuan, and JET contributors, “1997 JET DT experiments revisited – comparative analysis of DD and DT stationary baseline discharges - ”, Nuclear Fusion, 60 (2020), 066003 5. Hyun-Tae Kim, A.C.C. Sips, M. Romanelli, C. D. Challis, F. Rimini, L. Garzotti, E. Lerche, J. Buchanan, X. Yuan, S. Kaye, and JET contributors, “High fusion performance at high Ti/Te in JET-ILW baseline plasmas with high NBI heating power and low gas puffing”, Nuclear Fusion, 58 (2018), 036020 6. Hyun-Tae Kim, M. Romanelli, X. Yuan, S. Kaye, A.C.C Sips, L. Frassinetti, J. Buchanan, and JET Contributors, “Statistical validation of predictive TRANSP simulations of baseline discharges in preparation for extrapolation to JET D-T”, Nuclear Fusion, 57 (2017), 066032 7. Hyun-Tae Kim, M. Romanelli, I. Voitsekhovitch, T. Koskela, J. Conboy, C. Giroud, G. Maddison, E. Joffrin, and JET contributors, “Comparative Analysis of Core Heat Transport of JET High Density H-mode Plasmas in Carbon Wall and ITER-Like Wall”, Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 57 (2015), 065002 8. Hyun-Tae Kim, A.C.C. Sips, P.C. de Vries, and EFDA-JET contributors, “Plasma burn-through simulations using the DYON code and predictions for ITER”, Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 55 (2013), 124032 9. Hyun-Tae Kim, A.C.C. Sips, and EFDA-JET contributors, “Physics of plasma burn-through and DYON simulations for the ITER-like wall”, Nuclear Fusion, 53 (2013), 083024 10. Hyun-Tae Kim, W. Fundamenski, A.C.C Sips, and EFDA-JET contributors, “Enhancement of Plasma Burn-through Simulation and Validation in JET”, Nuclear Fusion, 52 (2012) 103016 11. Hyun-Tae Kim, A.C.C Sips, W. Fundamenski, and EFDA-JET contributors, “PSI Effects on Plasma Burn-through in JET”, Journal of Nuclear Materials, 438 (2012), S1271-S1274 12. Hyun-Tae Kim, Yong-shin Park, Choong-Ki Sung, Jae-Ryung Yi, and Yong-Seok Hwang, "Design and Characterization of a Microwave Plasma Source using a Rectangular Resonant Cavity", Journal of Korean Vacuum Society, Vol. 17, No. 5, September, 2008
Synopsis	The proposed session on "Physics of fusion energy: theory, experiments and modelling" aims to provide an overview of the current status of fusion energy development and ongoing research activities. It will focus on the physics of magnetic confinement fusion, addressing theory, experiments and modelling in tokamaks. This session will provide not only an opportunity to update the latest fusion research, but also a comprehensive introduction to fusion for a general audience. The aim is to facilitate knowledge exchange and encourage international and interdisciplinary collaboration among speakers and participants. The session will include the following topics for presentation and discussion - Introduction to fusion and the status of fusion energy development - Ongoing experiments, theory and modelling in fusion laboratories - Fusion programmes funded by governments and private companies
Speakers	PROF. YOU, Jeong-ha (Max Planck Institute For Plasma Physics) [ 09:00 - 09:30 ] Title: Integrated interdisciplinary engineering efforts towards realisation of a fusion power plant DR. OH, Yeongkook (Korea Institute Of Fusion Energy) [ 09:30 - 10:00 ] Title: Status of Korea’s fusion research activities and strategies to accelerate fusion energy commercialization DR. KIM, Hyun-tae (Uk Atomic Energy Authority) [ 10:00 - 10:30 ] Title: A brief history of nuclear science

[NF2] Nuclear and Fusion Engineering and Technologies

Date / Time	2024-07-31 11:00 -- 12:40
Room	OC0.04
Conveners / Chairs	DR. KIM, Boseong ITER Organization, Researcher Show Profile Dr Boseong Kim has been a postdoctoral researcher at the ex-vessel diagnostics program in the ITER organization since Sep 2022. He made the deposition mitigation system for the frond-end mirror (first mirror) of ITER VUV spectrometer during PhD course in Ajou University. After completing the PhD course, he developed the ITER VUV spectroscopy at diagnostics and CODAC technology team. in Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE). Specially, he worked on the first mirror protection and qualification for the ITER VUV spectrometer, and is a member of the ITPA first mirrors special working group.  Recent publications (e.g., book, journal paper, conference proceeding, patent, etc) [1] B. Kim, K.-B. Chai, J.-S. Park, C. Seon, Y. An, Y.K. Kim, M. Cheon, X. Bonnin, Erosion Resistance Test of Sic Mirror Sample for ITER Divertor VUV Spectrometer, Submitted in Fusion Engineering and Design. (2023). https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4500692. [2] Y. An, B. Kim, H. Shin, Y. Kim, C. Seon, I. Song, M. Cheon, Data acquisition and monitoring system for KSTAR VUV spectrometer systems, Fusion Engineering and Design. 175 (2022) 112992. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2021.112992. [3] B. Kim, C. Seon, S.-G. Oh, Y.K. Kim, Y. An, E. Bang, S.-H. Hong, S. Pak, M. Cheon, H.G. Lee, A passive mitigation strategy of impurity deposition on the first mirrors using duct with baffles: A case study at a port of KSTAR with in-situ deposition monitoring, Fusion Engineering and Design. 129 (2018) 269–276. [4] C.R. Seon, J.H. Hong, I. Song, J. Jang, H.Y. Lee, Y.H. An, B.S. Kim, T.M. Jeon, J.S. Park, W. Choe, H.G. Lee, S. Pak, M.S. Cheon, J.H. Choi, H.S. Kim, W. Biel, P. Bernascolle, R. Barnsley, VUV spectroscopy in impurity injection experiments at KSTAR using prototype ITER VUV spectrometer, Review of Scientific Instruments. 88 (2017). [5] C. Seon, J. Hong, I. Song, J. Jang, H. Lee, Y. An, B. Kim, T. Jeon, J. Park, W. Choe, H. Lee, S. Pak, M.S. Cheon, J. Choi, H. Kim, W. Biel, P. Bernascolle, R. Barnsley, M. O?Mullane, Design of ITER divertor VUV spectrometer and prototype test at KSTAR tokamak, European Physical Journal D. 71 (2017). [6] B. Kim, Z. Dohnálek, J. Szanyi, B.D. Kay, Y.K. Kim, Temperature-programmed desorption study of NO reactions on rutile TiO2(110)-1 x 1, Surface Science. 652 (2016) 148–155. [7] B. Kim, B.D. Kay, Z. Dohnálek, Y.K. Kim, Ammonia formation from NO reaction with surface hydroxyls on rutile TiO2(110)-1 x 1, Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 119 (2015) 1130–1135. [8] B. Kim, H.G. Lee, C. Seon, S.-G. Oh, Y.K. Kim, Suppression of Ag deposition by Ar gas in mtorr range and its implication to mitigation of impurity deposition on first mirrors, Current Applied Physics. 15 (2015) 1615–1619. [9] B. Kim, J. Jang, M. Kye, S.-G. Oh, Y.K. Kim, Experimental evaluation of the gas-phase collision cross-section of effusive Au beam with noble gases: The effect of size and flux, Current Applied Physics. 14 (2014) 543–546. [10] B. Kim, Z. Li, B.D. Kay, Z. Dohnálek, Y.K. Kim, Low-temperature desorption of N2O from NO on rutile TiO2(110)-1x1, Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 118 (2014) 9544–9550. [11] X. Yu, B. Kim, Y.K. Kim, Highly Enhanced Photoactivity of Anatase TiO2 Nanocrystals by Controlled Hydrogenation-Induced Surface Defects, ACS Catalysis. (2013) 2479–2486. [12] B. Kim, Z. Li, B.D. Kay, Z. Dohnalek, Y.K. Kim, The effect of oxygen vacancies on the binding interactions of NH3 with rutile TiO2(110)-1 x 1, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 14 (2012) 15060–15065. [13] B. Kim, Z.J. Li, B.D. Kay, Z. Dohnalek, Y.K. Kim, Unexpected Nondissociative Binding of N2O on Oxygen Vacancies on a Rutile TiO2(110)-1 x 1, Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 116 (2012) 1145–1150.
Synopsis	EKC2024 Theme on Impact, Innovation and Connectivity for Transforming Tomorrow Together) The proposed session on "Nuclear and Fusion Engineering and Technologies" focuses on technologies that use products generated by reactions and engineering solutions for nuclear and fusion reactors. It aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and encourage international and interdisciplinary collaboration among speakers and participants. This session includes the following topics: • Neutronics, radwaste, hot cell, and remote handling • Test Blanket Module, Diagnostics, Vacuum, Fueling, • Superconducting magnet, Plasma-facing materials and components • Instrumental & control, Mechanical-electrical engineering
Speakers	DR. MOON, Sunwoo (ITER Organization) [ 11:00 - 11:20 ] Title: Can material withstand 100 million degrees?: plasma-material interaction and its impact in tokamak DR. LIM, Sun Taek (ITER Organization) [ 11:20 - 11:40 ] Title: Two-phase heat transfer correlation considering flow instability phenomena under natural circulation system DR. RA, Ookjoo (ITER Organization) [ 11:40 - 12:00 ] Title: Computational Approach to Solving Challenges in Fusion Reactor MR. PYO, Dae-yeol (Seoul National University) [ 12:00 - 12:20 ] Title: Automating the fitting of plasma profile into magnetic flux coordinate using Gaussian Process Regression in a fusion device KSTAR DR. JUNG, Kijung (Korea Institute Of Fusion Energy) [ 12:20 - 12:40 ] Title: Status of ITER Korea contribtion for ITER construction and job opportunites at ITER Organization

[NF3] Tribute to late Professor Jae-il Kim (1936-2023)

Date / Time	2024-07-31 16:20 -- 17:20
Room	OC0.04
Conveners / Chairs	PROF. JEUNG, Gwang-hi Aix-Marseille University Show Profile To be updated
Synopsis	This session is also proposed in memory of Dr. Jae-il Kim, a pioneer in the field of nuclear energy safety, dedicating his career to advancing research and development to ensure the safe operation of nuclear power plants. In honor of his contributions, we propose a special session focused on enhancing nuclear energy safety. ====== Professor Jae-Il Kim was Director of the Institute for Nuclear Waste Management (INE) at the former Research Centre Karlsruhe (now KIT) from 1991 until 2002. Prior to this, he held professorships in radio- and nuclear chemistry at the Technical University of Munich and at the KTH in Stockholm. For his outstanding scientific work he was awarded numerous prizes, e.g. the Günther Wirth Prize of the German Nuclear Society in 1990, the Korean Prime Minister’s Honorary Prize in 1986 and Honorary Citizenship of the city of Seoul in 1995. (https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ract-2023-2001/html?lang=en)
Speakers	DR. BOUBY, Muriel (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) [ 16:20 - 16:50 ] Title: Colloid influence on the Radionuclide Migration from a Nuclear Waste Repository: Brief overview of on-going activities at KIT-INE following the way opened by Professor Jae-Il KIM PROF. YUN, Jong-il (KAIST) [ 16:50 - 17:00 ] Title: A lasting legacy of Professor Jae-il Kim in actinide geochemistry PROF. JEUNG, Gwang-hi (Aix-Marseille University) [ 17:00 - 17:20 ] Title: Prof. Jae-il Kim's great contributions to the Korean scientists communities in Europe

[NF4] (Roundtable) Fusion Energy Strategy and Roadmap among EU, Korea and UK

Date / Time	2024-07-31 17:30 -- 18:00
Room	OC0.04
Conveners / Chairs	DR. KIM, Byoung Yoon ITER Organization Show Profile Dr B.Y. Kim is the mechanical responsible officer of the Test Blanket Module (TBM) port plug design and manufacture at ITER Organization since Jan 2012. He has developed the Finite Element Method (FEM) based shakedown analysis for plasma facing components to predict safety limit during his PhD in Max-Planck-Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Before joining ITER Organization, he worked for R&D center of Hyundai-Kia Mortors (2005-2008) as senior research engineer to develop new materials and processing. After he joined National Fusion Research Institute (2008-2011) as technical responsible officer for ITER blanket first wall and neutral beam duct liner, and vacuum vessel support. He has extensive experience on the design and engineering of fusion components.
Synopsis	The development of fusion electricity offers the promise of a clean, sustainable, and unlimited source of energy and can contribut the net-zero economy. This roundtable aims to explore the following topics: - DEMO strategy, roadmap and conceptual design - Technological and physical challenges to bring fusion to the grid - Collaboration between the public and the private sector - Suggestions for research and development of commercialization of nuclear fusion energy in Korea Expected panel: Yeong Kook OH (President of Korea Institute of Fusion Energy), Jeong-Ha YOU (Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics), Hyun-tae KIM (UK Atomic Energy Authority)
Speakers	DR. OH, Yeong Kook (Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE)) [ 17:30 - 18:00 ] PROF. YOU, Jeong-ha (Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics) [ 17:30 - 18:00 ] DR. KIM, Hyun-tae (UK Atomic Energy Authority) [ 17:30 - 18:00 ]

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