Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Fuel Science & Technology

Abstract

In 2015 September, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL; formerly AECL) was restructured as a government-owned, contractor operated (GoCo) national nuclear laboratory. The private- sector consortium operating CNL is the Canadian Nuclear Energy Alliance, which is comprised of CH2M, Fluor, WS Atkins, SNC-Lavalin and Rolls-Royce. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) continues as a small government organization that oversees the laboratory contract, functioning as an interface between CNL and the Government of Canada.Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is mandated by the Government of Canada to conduct nuclear fuel research and development under its Energy and Safety and Security programs. The Energy Program positions Canada and the world to meet future nuclear energy needs, particularly in the area of advanced fuel cycles. The Safety and Security Program promotes nuclear emergency preparedness and response capability, and includes studies on fuel behaviour during abnormal and accident conditions. These programs position CNL to deliver on federal government needs for innovation in nuclear fuel science and technology (S&T) and to provide support to the nuclear industry on a commercial basis. Collaboration with other nuclear S&T institutions and universities, both domestic and international, is integral to CNL leveraging its S&T commitments and intellectual property to maximize benefits to Canada and the world...