ICONE 23
23rd International Conference on Nuclear Engineering
May17-21, 2015

Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
“Nuclear Power – Reliable Global Energy”

Call for Papers

About ICONE:
The International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE) is the premier global conference held by the
contribution of numerous professionals from companies, government, academia and technical societies. The focus of ICONE is on the technical state-of-the-art and the current status of nuclear power around the world. Through the ICONE student program, the conference also fosters the development of future nuclear professionals.

The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Chinese Nuclear Society (CNS) are jointly organizing the 23rd International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE23) in 2015 at Chiba, Japan, a follow-up to the successful meetings held in Tokyo (1991), San Francisco (1993), Kyoto (1995), New Orleans (1996), Nice (1997), San Diego (1998), Tokyo (1999), Baltimore (2000), Nice (2001), Washington (2002), Tokyo (2003), Washington (2004), Beijing (2005), Miami (2006), Nagoya (2007), Orlando (2008), Brussels (2009), Xi'an (2010), Osaka (2011), Anaheim (2012), Chengdu (2013), Prague (2014).

Abstract due date
Extended to http://Oct.11. !

Topics of Interest:

A wide range of topics related to nuclear engineering will be covered, in particular, the conference will cover
(but not limited to) the following topics:

TRK-1 Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle and Balance of Plant
TRK-2 Nuclear Fuel and Materials
TRK-3 Plant Systems, Structures, and Components
TRK-4 Radioprotection and Nuclear Technology Application
TRK-5 Next Generation Reactors (including GIF Symposium)
TRK-6 Advanced Reactors
TRK-7 Nuclear Safety and Security
TRK-8 Codes, Standards, Licensing, and Regulatory Issues
TRK-9 Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning
TRK-10 Thermal-Hydraulics
TRK-11 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes
TRK-12 Reactor Physics and Transport Theory
TRK-13 Nuclear Education, Public Acceptance and Related Issues
TRK-14 Instrumentation and Controls (I&C)
TRK-15 Fusion Engineering
TRK-16 Beyond Design Basis Events
TRK-17 Innovative Nuclear Power Plant Design and New Technology Application
TRK-18 Student Paper Competition
TRK-19 Keynote, Plenary, and Panel Session
TRK-20 Workshops and Professional Development Seminar

Publication schedule:

Submission of Abstract Oct.11, 2014 (Extended)
Author Notification of Abstract Acceptance Nov. 1, 2014 (Extended)
Submission of Full-Length Draft Paper for Review Nov.29, 2014
Author Notification of Paper Acceptance Jan.17, 2015
Submission of Copyright Form Jan.31, 2015
Submission of Final Accepted Paper Feb.14, 2015
* Proceeding will be published in electronic format on CD with ISBN.
* Qualified papers will be indexed by Ei.

Sponsored by:

JSME, ASME, CNS

Contact Information:

The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Conference Chair Person: Email: info@icone23.org (General)
Mr. Shojiro Matsuura, Japan Nuclear Safety Institute Web site: http://www.icone23.org/

The Generation IV International Forum (GIF) 2015 will be held at the same place on May18-20.
Location: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan http://www.m-messe.co.jp/en/index.html

New! ASME Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Science


NEW! Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science

Editor: Igor Pioro, http://Ph.D., University of Ontario Institute of Technology


Introducing a new ASME Journal that will showcase the world's R&D solely dedicated to nuclear engineering and its use of energy for electricity generation around the globe.

Papers are now being accepted for the Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science covering the highest quality R&D on the latest trends on modern theories and applications on nuclear and radiation science that is focused on evolving this industry for humankind's well-being.

To submit a paper please visit ASME's journal submission site: http://journaltool.asme.org
(choose "Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science")
Coverage for the journal will include:

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Advanced Reactors

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Beyond Design Basis Events

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Codes, Standards, Licensing and Regulatory Issues

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes

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Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning

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Fusion Engineering

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Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)

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Next Generation Reactors

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Next Generation Reactors and Advanced Reactors

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Nuclear Education, Public Acceptance and Related Issues

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Nuclear Engineering

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Nuclear Fuel and Materials

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Nuclear Safety

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Nuclear Safety and Security

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Nuclear Science

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Plant Engineering

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Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle and Balance of Plant

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Plant Systems, Construction, Structures and Components

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Radiation Protection and Nuclear Technology Applications

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Radiation Science

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Reactor Physics and Transport Theory

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Thermal Hydraulics

To submit a paper please visit ASME's journal submission site: http://journaltool.asme.org
(choose "Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science")

For any questions, please email the editor, Igor Pioro at igor.pioro@uoit.ca

ASME Government Relations: The Monday, March 31st edition of “ASME Capitol Update” includes the following articles: 1) House Science Committee Reviews the President’s FY 2015 Budget Request for Science Agencies; 2) Senator Landrieu: Natural Gas Exports Will Create Thousands of High-Paying Jobs, Support U.S. Allies; 3) Energy Department Invests $17 Million in Small Businesses to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation; 4) NASA Announces Collaborations for Commercial Space Capabilities Initiative; 5) NSF: Federal Science and Engineering Obligations to Universities and Colleges Dropped by 11 Percent in FY 2011; and 6) Update on United States-Japan Nuclear Security Working Group. Contact Kathryn Holmes, Director, ASME Government Relations at holmesk@asme.org to subscribe. Past editions are available at https://www.asme.org/about-asme/get-involved/advocacy-government-relations/policy-publications/capitol-update

For news and activities related to nuclear energy, I suggest to give a look to my GeNERG LinkedIn Group ("http://www.linkedin.com/groups/GeNERG-Genoa-Nuclear-Energy-Research-5167356")