IAEA National training course on Heavy Liquid Metal Cooled Fast Reactors: Benefits and Challenges
Hosted by
The Government of the Romania
through RATEN, Institute for Nuclear Research (ICN Pitesti) headquarters
Pitesti, Romania
16 to 20 February 2026
Purpose
The purpose of the event is to train participants on Heavy Liquid Metal Cooled Fast Reactors technology, within the framework of the six reactor concepts outlined by the Generation IV International Forum (GIF); to provide overview on fast neutron reactor technology; compare the different type of innovative designs with focus on reactors cooled by heavy liquid metals.
Scope and Nature
This training course will include a combination of classroom lectures, discussions, and interactive exercises. It will be conducted as a series of presentations by IAEA staff, international and local experts. The Programme includes hand-on training, lecturers. demonstrations on fundamentals of LFR technology, safety analysis for LFRs, licensing and regulatory framework, practical exercises.
Our Speakers :
Mirela Nitoi (RATEN ICN, Romania)
Vasile Radu (RATEN ICN, Romania)
Crina Bucur (RATEN ICN, Romania)
Jun Liao (Westinghouse, USA)
Mariano Tarantino (ENEA, Italy)
Francesco Lodi (ENEA, Italy)
Simone Gianfelici (ENEA, Italy)
Marco Utili (ENEA, Italy)
Guido Gerra (Newcleo, Italy)
Luca Silvioli (Newcleo, Italy)
Marco Caramello (Ansaldo Nucleare, Italy)
Julio Pacio (SCK-CEN, Belgium)