Insights on Flamanville 3 EPR first criticality - Sfen
Insights on Flamanville 3 EPR first criticality

Insights on Flamanville 3 EPR first criticality

On Tuesday 3rd September at 3:54pm, Fla3 reached first criticality.

This is the first time a new NPP is being commissioned in France in more than 20 years. Fla3 is also the 4th EPR to be commissioned in the world, after Taishan 1 & 2 in China and OL3 in Finland.

This international webinar is organised by Sfen in partnership with ENS. It will provide a unique opportunity for nuclear professionals to meet the Fla3 commissioning team, congratulate them and learn about the work underway.

Program

Speakers
Gregory Heinfling – Fla3 Plant Director, EDF
Fabien Hensch – Fla3 Project Director, Framatome
Loïc Andries – Neutronics Research Engineer, Framatome

Hosted by
Valérie Faudon – Sfen Executive Director and ENS Vice President

Moderated by
Bertrand de L’Epinois – President, Sfen safety technical section

Replay

About Sfen

The French Nuclear Society is the French knowledge hub for nuclear energy. Created in 1973, the Sfen provides a space where all those who are interested in nuclear energy and its applications can obtain and exchange information.

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