Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Human Resource Needs:JordanJordanJordanJordan’’’’s Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenge
� �� ������� ������Ned Xoubi, PhD
March 2009
��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission
Middle East Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Preparedness WorkshopMarch 22-26, 2009Amman, Jordan
Ned Xoubi, PhDCommissioner for Nuclear Fuel Cycle, JAEC
Founder of the Nuclear Engineering Department, JUST
� �� ������� ������
������ ������ �� ���
Human Resource Needs:Human Resource Needs:Human Resource Needs:
JordanJordanJordan’’’s Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenge
Invited Talk
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Key FiguresKey FiguresKey Figures
� Total area: 89,213 Km2
� Population: 5.723 million
� 69% is under 29 yrs old
� GDP: $16.5 billion
� Per Capita: $2,879
� Annual growth: 7% (2000-2007)
� Energy imports:
� $3.2 billion (2007)
� 24% of Imports
� 20% of GDP
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Energy ChallengesEnergy ChallengesEnergy Challenges
� Lack of indigenes resources
� Dependence on imports
� High Cost … 24% of GDP
� Growing energy demands
� Increasing Population
� Lifestyle changes
� High development aspirations
� Dead-Red Canal
� Desalination
� Passenger Train
Jordan’s stability
and economic
prospects depend
heavily on Jordan’s ability to find
realistic solutions to
Rapid increase in
Energy Demands
&
Scarce water resources
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
� Peak Load:
2,130 MW (2007)
� Generated:
12,968 GWh (2007)
� Installed Capacity:
2,530 MW
� Population Supplied:
99.9%
Commercial
15.8%
Industrial
28.8%
Domestic
35.7%
W. Pumping
14.6%
Str. Lighting
2.7%
Others
2.4%
Electricity Sector Electricity Sector Electricity Sector
Electricity Consumption
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Electrical DemandElectrical DemandElectrical Demand
Source 2008 NEPCO, DOE, NX
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040
GW
Jordan Electrical Growth and Demand (1000 MW)
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Turkey
IraqSyriaLebanon
Jordan
EgyptLibya
300 MW 400 MW
175 MW
300 MW 300 MW
500 MW
Palestine
Interconnection ProjectInterconnection ProjectInterconnection Project
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Energy OptionsEnergy OptionsEnergy Options
� Imported Oil & NG option:
� Unsecured, Expensive
� Renewables option:
� Limited utilization
� Can’t be base load
� Oil Shale option:
� Feasibility is to be proven
� Nuclear option:
� High capitol cost
The most expensive power
option
is the
NO Power Option
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
The Nuclear OptionThe Nuclear OptionThe Nuclear Option
� Safe, Proven, Reliable, Low-cost supplier of electricity
� Available and proven technology
� Economic benefits – jobs & economy
� Each nuclear plant
� Adds over $500 million/year to the economy
� Employs ~ 500 – 1500, with an equivalent number of indirect jobs
� Waste product is controlled, stored, monitored, protected and regulated
Developing countries are in
dire need of
energy.
The best choice
for a
sustainable, affordable,
clean, available
form of energy is
nuclearNed xoubi
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Ruwaished
Wadi Bahiyyah
Central Jordan
Northern Jordan
Haranah
Ruwaished
Haranah
Central Jordan
Ruwaished
Haranah
Wadi Bahiyyah
Wadi Sahb Elabiadh
Potential Areas of UraniumPotential Areas of UraniumPotential Areas of Uranium
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
JordanJordanJordan’’’s NP Programs NP Programs NP Program
� To introduce nuclear power as part of its energy mix, on a fast track
� Go for major transformation away from fossil fuel
� Estimated uranium reserves of 64,000 tons NRA
� Uranium production in 2012
� 2000 tons per year (estimated)
� First nuclear power plant (NPP) 2016-2020
� PPP model
� Privatized but with Gov. equity
� International nuclear operator with safe record
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Jordan Atomic Energy CommissionJordan Atomic Energy CommissionJordan Atomic Energy Commission
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Nuclear CooperationNuclear CooperationNuclear Cooperation
� Signed MoU’s with key countries including :
1. USA* 2. Russia*
3. UK 4. Korea
5. Romania
� Signed Nuclear Cooperation Agreements with :
1. France 2. China
3. Korea 4. Canada
� *Initial the NCA with USA , Russia & Canada
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
HR is the Greatest ChallengeHR is the Greatest ChallengeHR is the Greatest Challenge
� Unprecedented number (68) of countries expressing their interest or declaring their intention to peruse a nuclear power program for the first time
� The greatest challenge that most developing countries will face in their effort to introduce nuclear power will be having enough qualified nuclear engineers and experts
� Must recognize the vital importance of nuclear knowledge, and that human capacity building is the first step in the effective planning and implementation of a successful nuclear power program
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
NP Program Main TaskNP Program Main TaskNP Program Main Task
� Development of a national nuclear infrastructure:
� Development of Legal Framework
� R&D Capability & TSO Developments
� HRD Program
� Nuclear Fuel Supply, RAW and SNF Management
� Local Industries Capability Developments
� Emergency Preparedness and Response
� Nuclear Installation Safety and Security Assurance
� Public Awareness
� International Cooperation
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
NPP Manpower Requirement NPP Manpower Requirement NPP Manpower Requirement
NPP Manpower requirement at peak time of the project (IAEA)
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Higher Education in JordanHigher Education in JordanHigher Education in Jordan
� 25 Universities in Jordan
� 10 public ,15 private
� 5000 Engineering Graduates per year
� B.Sc. In Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering
� 35 Community Colleges
� 15 Public and 20 private
� 2000 graduates in scientific fields
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Nuclear Educational Programs Nuclear Educational Programs Nuclear Educational Programs
� Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering program
� Jordan University of Science and Technology
� Graduate programs in Nuclear Physics
� M.Sc & PhD. Degrees
� Jordan University in Amman
� Balqa University in Salt
� Yarmouk University in Irbid
� Health Physics Programs
� Zarqa University in Zarqa
� Jordan University in Amman
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Nuclear Engineering DepartmentNuclear Engineering DepartmentNuclear Engineering Department
� The establishment of a Nuclear Engineering department at JUST is another step in Jordan’s efforts to:
� Develop its nuclear infrastructure
� Introduce nuclear power as part of its energy mix
� Established in 2007
� The first and only such department /program in Jordan
� American model
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Department ObjectivesDepartment ObjectivesDepartment Objectives
� Educate students in the fundamental subjects necessary for a career in nuclear engineering
� Educate students in the basics of nuclear technology, radiation measurement, nuclear reactors, and nuclear power plants design
� Train students in the basics of instrumentation use, laboratory techniques, , and data acquisition, interpretation and analysis.
� Prepare students for advanced education in nuclear engineering and other related fields
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Top Quality Education Top Quality Education Top Quality Education
Four elements will determine the success of the
department and whether it will provide top quality
education that will lead to realistic teaching
instruction
1. Curriculum
2. Faculty
3. Facilities
4. Students
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
NE StudentsNE StudentsNE Students
�� The program is designed to fulfill JordanThe program is designed to fulfill Jordan’’s needs s needs for nuclear engineers and scientistsfor nuclear engineers and scientists
�� Student populace and Student populace and DptDpt. size should remain . size should remain within the boundaries that serve this purpose within the boundaries that serve this purpose
1.1. Top 10% of High school graduatesTop 10% of High school graduates
2.2. 96 Students96 Students
3.3. 20 students in 320 students in 3rdrd year, will graduate in 2011year, will graduate in 2011
4.4. 37 students in 237 students in 2rdrd year, will graduate in 2012year, will graduate in 2012
5.5. 33 students in 133 students in 1stst year, will graduate in 2013year, will graduate in 2013
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
The CurriculumThe CurriculumThe Curriculum
�� The curriculum focuses on nuclear The curriculum focuses on nuclear power and reactor engineeringpower and reactor engineering
�� Five years, 159 Cr. HrsFive years, 159 Cr. Hrs
�� World class courses offeredWorld class courses offered
�� It is set at the ABET standardsIt is set at the ABET standards
�� Gives the student a very strong Gives the student a very strong background in basic sciences and background in basic sciences and engineeringengineering
�� The First NED to offer The First NED to offer ““Ethics & the Ethics & the Development of Nuclear TechnologyDevelopment of Nuclear Technology””
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
The CurriculumThe CurriculumThe Curriculum
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
33
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Acadamic Year
Nu
mb
er
of
Co
urs
es
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Nu
mb
er
of
Pro
fes
so
rs
No. of Courses
No. of Professors
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Laboratories & FacilitiesLaboratories & FacilitiesLaboratories & Facilities
SC Assembly Under Construction Research Reactor – RFP Issued
High Performance Parallel Computational Laboratory
• Codes
• Simulation and Modeling
Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory
•Detectors HPGe , NaI
•Gamma Spectroscopy
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
ScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarships
� Jordan Atomic Energy Commission
� 1 M.Sc student (Nuclear I&C), France
� 2 MSc students ( Nuclear Phy.), China
� Jordan University of Science and Technology
� 2 M.Sc student (Nuclear Technology), Germany
� 2 PhD students (Nuclear Engineering), USA
� JAEC will be offering 5-10 Scholarships this year
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Training Programs Training Programs Training Programs
� Part of every contract that JAEC negotiates
� 50 for Uranium Mining and Extraction
� Part of the RR RFP
� Nuclear Operators training is Part of NPP RFP
� Local involvement and technology transfer from the design stage
� Local training by international experts
� Close cooperation for training and expert visits with international Laboratories
� IAEA programs and projects
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission ��������� ������ ��� ���� ������xoubi
March 22nd 2009
Thank YouThank YouThank You
Moving Jordan into a New Clear Future
NX