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The OPAL Project & Opportunities in Nuclear Science and Technology

The OPAL Project & Opportunities in Nuclear Science and Technology. Ian O Smith. Timeline for OPAL Development. 1997 In-principle approval for multipurpose reactor 1997-98 Parliamentary processes and EIS approval 1998-2000 Tendering and tender evaluation July 2000

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The OPAL Project & Opportunities in Nuclear Science and Technology

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  1. The OPAL Project & Opportunities in Nuclear Science and Technology Ian O Smith

  2. Timeline for OPAL Development • 1997 • In-principle approval for multipurpose reactor • 1997-98 • Parliamentary processes and EIS approval • 1998-2000 • Tendering and tender evaluation • July 2000 • Contract awarded to INVAP SE

  3. Timeline Continued • April 2002 • ARPANSA issues construction licence • September 2005 • Final submission for Operating licence • July 14 2006 • ARPANSA grants operating licence • August 12 2006 • First criticality

  4. Purpose of OPAL • Maintenance of nuclear technical expertise • Nuclear medicine support • Neutron Beam Research Facility • Research and Training • Irradiation facility for NAA & TDSi

  5. Neutron Beam Instruments

  6. High Resolution Powder Diffraction Echidna High Intensity Powder Diffraction Wombat Quasi-Laue DiffractometerKoala Residual Stress Diffractometer Kowari PA-TOF Spectrometer Small Angle Neutron Scattering Quokka ReflectometerPlatypus Taiwan Triple Axis Spectrometer Triple Axis Spectrometer Taipan

  7. Indicative Demand

  8. Some Examples of Neutron Beam Research Projects ILL Grenoble France NIST Washington USA

  9. Cartoon of Typical Cell Membrane

  10. Membrane Proteins

  11. Biomimetic surfaces used for sensing and drug screening

  12. Obesity Research at ILL

  13. HIV Virus Research at ILL

  14. Thermally Tolerant Proteins at ILL

  15. Muscle Control Research at ILL

  16. Structural Studies of Cellulose at ILL

  17. Hydrogen Storage Research at NIST This computer model shows how titanium atoms (dark blue) can attach above the centres of single-walled carbon nanotubes (light blue). Quantum calculations and modelling by a NIST researcher and his colleague reveal that each titanium atom can bond with four hydrogen molecules (red), a finding that could lead to efficient fuel cells for future automobiles. Image Credit: T. Yildirim/NIST

  18. Residual Stress Analysis Determinations at NIST

  19. I hope you enjoy your visit to ANSTO at Lucas Heights on Friday Thank You

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