14 October 2025
Join our Experts' Day for Qualification of Nuclear Technology
Explore the latest developments in the qualification of systems and components for nuclear applications - together with IABG and renowned industry experts at this dedicated technical forum.
In light of rising regulatory demands, the long-term operation of nuclear facilities, and the transformation of the energy sector, qualification remains a key prerequisite for ensuring safety, reliability, and sustained performance in nuclear infrastructure.
This forum brings together key stakeholders from across the nuclear sector - including suppliers, service providers, engineering firms, and nuclear power plant operators - to foster an open dialog on qualification processes, technical standards, and best practices. The program features technical presentations, case studies, and discussion sessions addressing both current challenges and future developments in the field.
Beyond the technical discourse, the event offers valuable networking opportunities across industry boundaries. Whether you work on the qualification of mechanical, electrical, or I&C components - or on the operational or regulatory side - this forum provides a unique platform to exchange experiences, gain insights, and strengthen partnerships.
The forum will be held in English.
Participation fee: € 190
Agenda
- 9:30 - Registration
Visit Exhibition - 10:00 - Welcome | Wolfgang Jansen (IABG)
IABG Company Introduction | Competencies in testing & analyses with focus on nuclear validation - 10:15 - Challenges in vibration and seismic/earthquake testing | Arbo Simon (IABG)
Coupling effects at shakers | TRS vs. RRS and time-history-signals - 10:45 - From in-house development to a commercially viable product, followed by 1E qualification - Fast power line monitor | Claus Brutsche (AXPO/KKB)
System qualification | Requirements management | Regulatory argumentation - 11:15 - Coffee Break
Visit Exhibition - 11:30 - Environmental qualification of electrical and I&C equipment | Peter Waber (Framatome)
Environmental qualification procedure | International standards (IAEA, IEC) | Qualification with respect to severe accident - 12:00 - Examples of Qualification: Environmental qualification of electrical and I&C equipment | Dietger Goldscheck (Framatome)
Qualification of actuators | Reassessment of qualified life of actuators - 12:30 - Lunch Break
Visit Exhibition - 13:30 - Qualification of Siemens Energy SPPA-T2000-System | Florian Schlund (Siemens Energy)
TBD - 14:00 - From concept to compliance: RCC-E K1 qualification of LVDT sensor | Lars Schwember (EKS)
Practice and implementation | Requirements and challenges throughout the qualification campaign - 14:30 - Coffee Break
Visit Exhibition - 15:00 - Irradiation testing in equipment qualification | Andreas Lautenbacher (Mirion)
Normative inputs | Radiological characterization of detectors and systems | Implementation and experiences from Irradiation tests (aging and accident) - 15:30 - Testing of packaging for radioactive material | Christian Höppner (IABG)
Requirements for the different conditions of transport and packaging types | Drop testing | Stacking test - 16:00 - Concluding discussion round
Discussion ends | Networking - 16:15 - Guided Tour - IABG test facilities (environmental simulation, shakers)
Running alongside the guided tours: Exhibition and networking - 17:00 - End of event
Accompanying Exhibition
Alongside the technical presentations, the Experts' Day will feature a dedicated exhibition area where participating companies can showcase their products, services, and innovations related to nuclear systems and components. This space encourages direct exchange between speakers, industry experts, and attendees, complementing the program with tangible, real-world solutions. Exhibitors benefit from increased visibility, the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, and targeted networking with potential partners, customers, and decision-makers.
Exclusive Lab Tour
A special highlight of the event is the guided tour through IABG's state-of-the-art testing infrastructure. Participants will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into our environmental simulation facilities, including a variety of climate chambers and thermal testing systems. The tour also includes our space test center, equipped with high-capacity electrodynamic shakers of up to 500 kN, and our seismic qualification facilities for components weighing up to 14 tonnes. Experience firsthand how demanding qualification procedures are carried-out for safety-critical systems - from nuclear technology to aerospace and beyond.
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