Nuclear Education in Mongolia: past, present, future Nuclear Research Center, National University of Mongolia Nuclear Education in Mongolia: past, present, future Tsenddavaa AMARTAIVAN Nuclear Research Center, National University of Mongolia International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific 2012/11/21
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific Nuclear Research Center, National University of Mongolia Contents About Mongolia Present status on nuclear energy in Mongolia HRD in Nuclear Research Center, NUM Further activities on nuclear education Conclusions 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific Brief about Mongolia Population – 2.7 mln. 1.5 person/km2 Located between Russia and China Far from ocean Continental climate Average temperature 25C in summer, -20C in winter From 1990, collapse of socialism 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar Population of Mongolia≈ 2,754,685 Population of Ulaanbaatar ≈ 1,798,147 (65%) 251,758 families live in UB 61,4% (154,644 families) live in “Ger” district It implies that there are 154,644 coal fired furnaces in UB! One conservative calculation estimated that approximately one in ten deaths in UB is attributable to outdoor air pollution!
They use those furnaces only to produce heat in wintertime(October to March)!
Present status on nuclear energy 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Energy mix in Mongolia Coal power plants provide a 79.8% of total electricity demands.
Energy demand would be increased two or more times by 2025 Small population, limited water source, no natural gas resources in Mongolia Estimated uranium resource has reached to 72000 tons by now Nuclear energy could be one of the best solution! 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Government decision in past The strategy of the Government for utilization radioactive minerals and nuclear energy (2009.06.25 Mongolian Parliament) The law for nuclear energy (2009.07.16) The Government program for the implementation of the strategy for utilization radioactive minerals and nuclear energy (2009.07.22 Mongolian Government No222) 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific Steps for nuclear power program (The Government program for the implementation of the strategy for utilization radioactive minerals and nuclear energy ) Step 1 (2009-2011): legal environment, nuclear power program, human resource development program, preliminary study for research reactor Step 2 (2012-2016): introduction of RR, feasibility study for NPP Step 3 (2017-2021): to build NPP, training and education system Step 4 (from 2021): start NPP 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
The reactors that can be utilized in Mongolia Medium size reactors up to 600 MW (can be connected to central power network, to provide basic load of the network) Reactors with several hundred MW: to provide energy of small cities with population of 10 000- 100 000 people Small sized reactors of tens MW: to provide energy demand for local places far from power network 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Nuclear HRD tentative plan (developed by NRC) HRD Plan 1: for Research Reactor: In total 48 persons will be educated in 12 specialties between 2010 and 2020. 33 for Master degree, 15 for Doctor degree HRD Plan 2: for Research Reactor + NPP: with 2 versions (100 Mwe and 500MWe) *not included number of craftsmen and technicians In any case, we have to have sufficient human resource (at least 400 professionals in nuclear field) 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific In June, 2012, Mongolian Parliamant election The government changes The policy also changes Anti-nuclear movement because of Fukushima accident and some information from Mainichi shinbun about radioactive waste burial in Mongolia Focus on utilization radioactive minerals 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Future activities on nuclear education 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Historical Background 1942, established National University of Mongolia 1965 , Nuclear research group at National University of Mongolia (neutron generator from JINR, Dubna, former Soviet Union) 1967, Nuclear education started 1970, First specialists in nuclear physics (5-6 students who majored in physics have specialized as a nuclear physicist each year) 1997, Reorganized as Nuclear Research Center, National University of Mongolia 1997-, Education in nuclear technology started 2012-, education in nuclear engineering started 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Nuclear Research Center (NRC) 22 staffs, 7 professors About 100 bachelor students in nuclear technology About 20 graduate students This year 20 students in nuclear engineering 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Graduates in Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Technology Scientific researchers Analysts in laboratories such as environmental, geological and forensic laboratories Engineers in radiation control Engineers in nuclear medicine Physics teacher in secondary and high schools 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Future objectives for nuclear HRD in Mongolia To establish national education system for nuclear engineering : To develop curriculum for bachelor, master, doctor degree in nuclear physics and nuclear technology, nuclear engineering To train graduates and workers in nuclear field especially in nuclear and radiation safety To provide young researchers and lecturers study abroad To pay an attention in nuclear education at secondary and high schools To carry out some activities to elevate public knowledge in nuclear physics and technology 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Feasibility Study of Research Reactor Research Reactor can be base for establishing national education and training system on nuclear engineering used for: educational and training purposes in Mongolia: to educate and to train students. activation analysis of geological and environmental samples, production of short and middle-lived medical isotopes, possible studies on neutron radiography possible studies on material science, 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Main strategy for Nuclear HRD National education and training system on nuclear engineering is necessary to be established in Mongolia. First, to educate researchers and lecturers who will work at the Universities as leading scientists Next, to educate and train workers, engineers who will work at NPP later on 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific HRD plan for RR First person will be graduated in 2012, the last one will be in 2020. 7 persons in each year Totally 48 persons will be educated in 12 specialities between 2010 and 2020. 33 for Master degree, 15 for Doctor degree 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
Utilization of international cooperation for HRD development Bilateral cultural agreement of Mongolia with foreign countries, especially countries which concluded memorandum/agreements for the cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and uranium mining Other international cooperation and networks 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Cooperation 1973 1956 1992 2010 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific Memorandum/agreements for the cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and uranium mining RUSSIA JAPAN KOREA MONGOLIA FRANCE CHINA USA INDIA 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific Russia Sending 5-6 students/year Usually chosen from 1st or 2nd grade students from mainly nuclear technology course Best students!!! MIFI, Obininsk after Russian language course 3 researchers from NRC in Dubna, JINR non power applications 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific Japan We have MOU between TIT and NUM, and CRINES and NRC First student sent in 2008, PhD in 2013, reactor physics, supervisor Toru Obara The second in 2010, supervisor Katou 3rd and 4th in 2012, supervisor Toru Obara Planning to Kikura Toukai University GIANT program in 2009 2 postdoctoral student in Hokkaido University 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
About public education Before Education standard – high school 10 grade, last session (10 years education) Some teacher do not teach about nuclear to prepare students for University entrance exam Now, changing Nuclear will study on 10th and 12th grade (12 years education). 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific Conclusions To have enough HR, the national nuclear education system is must be established For establishing National education system for nuclear science and engineering, first, to educate lecturers, researchers abroad. Later, those persons would be take in part into educating national personals Effective use of opportunities in the countries which have signed the MOU in nuclear field, and international organizations & networks Importance of introducing Research Reactor Should be consider about public education Үе шаттай хэрэгжүүлэх, судалгааны реакторт суурилсан байх тохиромжтой, гол хүмүүсийг гадаадад, үлдсэнийг нь монголд сургахаар систем, меморандум байгуулсан олон улсад хүн бэлдэхэд чиглэл чиглэлээр дагнах бодлого барих 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
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International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific HRD program for NPP Step 1 (2009-2011): HRD program, change in the curriculum in nuclear engineering Step 2 (2012-2016):start educate in nuclear engineering for bachelor and master level, nuclear oriented education for non nuclear graduates (mechanical engineering and electrical engineering etc) Step 3 (2017-2021): to have training and education system with RR Step 4 (from 2021):continuous activity for nuclear education system Судалгааны реакторт түшиглэсэн сургалтын систем бий болгох, киррикюлим өөрчлөх, сургалтыг инженерийн болгох 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific HRD program for 2 cases small sized reactor for heat supply + NPP directly NPP In any cases, RR should be introduced and it would be basic facility for nuclear education 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific
International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific HRD plan for RR First person will be graduated in 2012, the last one will be in 2020. 7 persons in each year Totally 48 persons will be educated in 12 specialities between 2010 and 2020. 33 for Master degree, 15 for Doctor degree 2012/11/21 International Conference on Nuclear HRD in Asia and Pacific