1. 1 VIETNAM ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (VAEC) VIETNAM ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (VAEC) Presentation on the VAEC Presentation on the VAEC Ms. Vu Thi Lieu Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission Ms. Vu Thi Lieu Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission RCARO – August 2008

2. 2 VIETNAM ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION VIETNAM ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Headquarter: 59 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi, Vietnam Telephone : 84 – 4 – 942 3479; 942 0266 Fax : 84 – 4 – 942 4133 E-mail : hq.vaec@hn.vnn.vnhq.vaec@hn.vnn.vn Website : http://www.vaec.gov.vnhttp://www.vaec.gov.vn

3. 3 VIETNAM ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (VAEC) VIETNAM ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (VAEC)  Introduction  Functions  Duties  Organization structure  Main achievements  Advantages  Brief introduction of the VAEC Subsidiary R&D Institutions and Enterprise

4. 4 Introduction

5. 5 Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission is a Research and Development Institution belonging to Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). Its functions are: 3To conduct fundamental and applied research, technology development and application of atomic energy; 3To assist the state management of atomic energy; 3To provide technical support on nuclear safety and radiation protection. Introduction

6. 6 Duties

7. 7 To study and formulate policies, strategies, planning and plants for atomic energy development in Vietnam; To conduct fundamental and applied research on: 3Nuclear science and technology; 3Nuclear reactor technology; 3Nuclear reactor fuel and material; 3Radiation protection and nuclear safety; 3Radioactive waste treatment and management technology. Duties

8. 8 To develop technology, production and technical services in atomic energy field and related areas in service of social and economic development; To co-ordinate the implementation of international co- operation activities in the field of atomic energy and participate in the implementation of international treaties pledged by Vietnam; Duties (cont’d)

9. 9 To provide technical support to the state management body on radiation protection and nuclear safety in the assessment and appraisal of radiation protection and nuclear safety; Carry out radioactive environment monitoring; Calibrate radiation dosimeters and nuclear facilities; Provide radiation dose measuring service; Develop technical infrastructure for the preparedness and response to radiological and nuclear accidents; To participate in the planning, education and training of scientists and technicians in the field of atomic energy. Duties (cont’d)

10. 10 Organization structure

11. 11 Council on Science, Technology and Training Functional Departments 3Department of Administration and Personnel; 3Department of Planning and R&D Management; 3Department of International Co-operation. Organization structure Organization structure

12. 12 Research and development institutions 3Nuclear Research Institute (NRI); 3Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INST); 3Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Elements (ITRRE); 3Center for Nuclear Technique, Ho Chi Minh City (CNT); 3Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology (VINAGAMMA); 3Hanoi Irradiation Center (HIC); 3Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Industry (CANTI). Enterprise 3Technology Application and Development Company (NEAD). Organization structure (cont’d) Organization structure (cont’d)

13. 13 ORGANIZATION CHART OF THE VAEC MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (MOST) GOVERNMENT VIETNAM ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (VAEC ) Nuclear Research Institute (NRI, Dalat) Center for Nuclear Techniques (CNT, HCM City) Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology (VINAGAMMA,HCM City) Institute for Nuclear Science & Techniques (INST, Hanoi) Institute for Technology Radioactive & Rare Elements (ITRRE, Hanoi) Adm. Dep.Dep. of Int’l.Coop.Dep. of Plan. Technology Application & Development Company (NEAD Co.,Hanoi) Hanoi Irradiation Center (HIC, Hanoi) Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Industry (CANTI, Dalat )

14. 14 Main Achievements

15. 15 Safe operation and effective exploitation and utilization of Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor for: 3The research, 3Training, 3Scientific and technical services and 3Radioactive isotope production. Main Achievements Main Achievements

16. 16 Contribution to the effective applications of nuclear techniques to various socio-economic fields such as: 3Medicine, 3Agricultural, 3Industry, 3Geology, 3Hydrography, 3Environment, 3Chemistry, 3Material and oil and gas industry etc.; Main Achievements (cont’d) Main Achievements (cont’d)

17. 17 Introduction of the study on nuclear power development from laboratory scale to the practice; Main contributor to formulation of the "Strategy for Peaceful Utilization of Atomic Energy in Viet Nam up to 2020", which was approved by the Prime Minister on January 3rd, 2006; Main contributor to formulation of the "Master Plan to Implement the Strategy for Peaceful Utilization of Atomic Energy in Viet Nam up to 2020", which was approved by the Prime Minister on July 23rd, 2007; Main Achievements (cont’d) Main Achievements (cont’d)

18. 18 Preparation for the technical infrastructure and human resource for the development of radiation energy and nuclear power; Providing support for the Government to sign and participate in 8 International Nuclear Conventions and Treaties and 5 Governmental-level Cooperation Agreements in the field of atomic energy with other countries; Main contributor to formulation of the Nuclear Law of Vietnam; Main Achievements (cont’d) Main Achievements (cont’d)

19. 19 Active contribution to the foundation of the Vietnam Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Association and the Vietnam Atomic Energy Society (VAES); A large number of scientific works published on prestigious international journals and magazines. Main Achievements (cont’d) Main Achievements (cont’d)

20. 20 Advantages

21. 21 Nuclear reactor technology, nuclear power; Radiation technology; Radioisotope Tracer Technique; Radioactive and Rare Element technologies; Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques; Nuclear and nuclear - related analytical techniques; Environmental pollution evaluation and treatment technologies; Hydro-Isotope Techniques; Technical supports and training on radiation protection and nuclear safety. Advantages Advantages

22. 22 Brief Introduction of VAEC Subsidiary R&D Institutions and Enterprise

23. 23 Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INST) Address:5T-160 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi Tel: +(84-04)-7564926 Fax: +(84-04)-8363295

24. 24 1. Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INST) Fields of activities: 3Research and application of nuclear and nuclear-related techniques to various fields of national socio-economy; 3Research and development of issues in relation to nuclear power development, radiation protection and nuclear safety; 3Environmental monitoring, QA/QC for radiation equipment and calibration of radiation dosimeters; 3Fundamental studies on nuclear physics, high-energy physics and related issues;

25. 25 Fields of activities ( cont’d ): 3Providing technical assistance, nuclear and nuclear- related technology transfer; 3Cooperation with international and internal organizations, institutions in the fields related to the INST's functions and duties; 3Preparation for the technical infrastructure and human force for the development of INST as well as the atomic energy field. 1.Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INST)

26. 26 Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Element (ITRRE) Address: 48 Lang Ha Str., Dong Da District, Ha Noi Tel: +(84-04)-7564926 Fax: +(84-04)-8350966 Email: itrre@hn.vnn.vn

27. 27 2.Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Elements (ITRRE) Fields of activities: 3Research development and testing production of various products from radioactive, precious and non-ferrous metallic and other metallic ores; 3Environmental pollution evaluation and study, development of the treatment technologies for environmental pollutions caused by radioactive wastes and chemical processes; 3Studying, designing, manufacturing and installation of various machines and equipment used in chemical engineering;

28. 28 2.Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Elements (ITRRE) Fields of activities (Cont’d): 3Providing scientific and technical services, and conducting technology transfer; 3Cooperation with international and internal organizations, institutions in the fields of technologies for radioactive and rare elements, non-ferrous metals and other materials; 3Preparation for the technical infrastructure and human resources development for the long-term development of the nuclear field; providing high educations (Doctoral and Master degree) on radio-chemistry, non-organic, organic chemistry and analytical chemistry.

29. 29 Nuclear Research Institute (NRI) Address: 01 Nguyen Tu Luc Road, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province Tel: +(84-63)-822191 Fax: +(84-04)-821107 Email: nrigov@hcm.vnn.vn

30. 30 3.Nuclear Research Institute (NRI) Fields of activities : 3Safe management and operation and effective exploitation and utilization of Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor for: The research, Training, Scientific and technical services and Radioactive isotope production; 3Research and application of nuclear techniques and atomic energy to various fields of national socio-economy;

31. 31 3.Nuclear Research Institute (NRI) Fields of activities (cont’d): 3Providing technical assistance to the state management on radiation protection and nuclear safety. 3Research and development of radioactive waste management and treatment and preparedness and response to radiological and nuclear accidents; 3Conducting radioactive environment monitoring and survey in the national network; 3QA/QC for radiation equipment and calibration of radiation dosimeters;

32. 32 3.Nuclear Research Institute (NRI) Fields of activities (cont’d): 3Preparation for the technical infrastructure and human force for the development of the nuclear field, in general, and of the NRI, in particular; 3Providing technical services, nuclear and nuclear-related technology transfer; 3Cooperation with international and internal organizations, institutions in the fields related to the NRI's functions and duties within the law.

33. 33 Center for Nuclear Technique, Ho Chi Minh City (CNT) Center for Nuclear Technique, Ho Chi Minh City (CNT) Address: 217 Nguyen Trai Str., 1 District, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +(84-08)-8356568 Fax: +(84-08)-8367361

34. 34 4.Center for Nuclear Technique, Ho Chi Minh City (CNT) Fields of activities: 3Conducting scientific research and applications, providing technical services, nuclear and nuclear-related technology transfer; 3Conducting research and development on radiation protection, nuclear safety and environment; 3Contribution to the education and training on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques and others in the fields of nuclear techniques and atomic energy; 3Cooperation with international and internal organizations/ institutions in the fields related to the CNT's functions and duties within the regulations of VAEC.

35. 35 Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology (VINAGAMMA) Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology (VINAGAMMA) Address: Truong Tre Road, Linh Xuan Precinct, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh city Tel: +(84-08)-8975952 Fax: +(84-08)-895921 Email: vinagamma@hcm.vnn.vnvinagamma@hcm.vnn.vn Website: http://www.vinagamma.com

36. 36 5.Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology (VINAGAMMA) Fields of activities: 3Determination of irradiation dose for sterilization or pasteurization of different products, evaluation of the radio- suitability of treating products; 3Measurement of adsorption dose of irradiated products and development of studies on radiation treatments (gamma radiation and radiation from electron beam (EB) accelerator etc.); 3Studies on the treatment of a variety of wastes such as waste water and gases by means of radiation techniques.

37. 37 Hanoi Irradiation Center (HIC) Hanoi Irradiation Center (HIC) Address: Km 12., Road No.32, Minh Khai Precinct, Tu Liem District, Ha Noi Tel: +(84-04)-7543418 Fax: +(84-04)-7655264 Email: hominhduc48@yahoo.comhominhduc48@yahoo.com

38. 38 6.Hanoi Irradiation Center (HIC) Fields of activities: 3Conducting scientific research and technology development; 3Providing services, products, materials using radiation technology; 3Conducting design, manufacturing and investment consultancy on irradiation devices; directly export and import technologies and equipments in the field of radiation technology; 3Preparation for the technical infrastructure and human force in the field of radiation technology; 3Implementing cooperation with international and internal individuals, organizations in the fields related to radiation technology.

39. 39 Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Industry (CANTI) Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Industry (CANTI) Address: 13 Dinh Tien Hoang Str., Dalat City, Lam Dong Province Tel: +(84-63)-552369 Fax: +(84-63)-553480 Email: kthn_cn@hcm.vnn.vnkthn_cn@hcm.vnn.vn Website: www.canti.vn

40. 40 7.Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Industry (CANTI) Fields of activities: 3Research and development of application tracer technology, radiation source and related techniques in the field of industry and life science; 3Technical transfer and training in the field of tracer technology, radiation source and related techniques; 3Development of technology, production and business in the field of applications of nuclear and related techniques; 3Importing/exporting materials, chemicals, technical equipment and radioisotope materials for nuclear science and technology.

41. 41 Technology Application and Development Company (NEAD) Technology Application and Development Company (NEAD) Address: 59 Ly Thuong Kiet Str., Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi Tel: +(84-04)-9423590/9423592 Fax: +(84-04)-9424515 Email: neadcenter@fpt.vnneadcenter@fpt.vn

42. 42 8.Technology Application and Development Company (NEAD) Fields of activities: 3Offering professional advice/consultancy on technology transfer and investment in the fields of nuclear energy and radiation technology; 3Nuclear science and technology, radiation technology, radiation protection and control, environmental technology, informatics, telecommunications, 3Civil and industrial electricity;

43. 43 8.Technology Application and Development Company (NEAD) Fields of activities (cont’d): 3Execution of various building projects in the fields of general science and techniques, civil engineering, air-conditioning, radiation techniques; 3Importation and exportation of scientific and technical equipment, machines and materials in the fields of nuclear power, radiation protection, bio-technology; 3Providing equipment for transportation, informatics, telecommunications, civil and industrial electricity as well as chemicals and chemical equipment, stationery, etc.;

44. 44 8.Technology Application and Development Company (NEAD) Fields of activities (cont’d): 3Conducting importation and exportation of expertise and technical experts. 3Providing services in relation to books, scientific and technical journals (printed or CD-ROM versions); 3Being a commercial agent for consignment, sale and purchase, and others; 3Dealing in oil and gas businesses;

45. 45 8.Technology Application and Development Company (NEAD) Fields of activities (cont’d): 3Mineral mining; 3Investment for the development of new materials as well as new energy sources; 3Providing scientific and technical services in the fields of waste treatment and environmental protection; 3Sale, purchase and recycling of wastes and wasted products; 3Dealing in, installing and maintaining lifts, elevators and escalators.

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