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Report of
FNCA 2012 Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis Project
November 27-30, 2012
Hanoi, Vietnam
FNCA 2012 Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) was held from November 27 to 30, 2012, in Hanoi, Vietnam. This Workshop was hosted by Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM), Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS) and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan.
The NAA Workshop was attended by 18 participants from 12 FNCA member countries, namely Australia, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, including workshop staffs.
 
This project entered the fourth phase last year. Neutron activation analysis is an elemental analysis method by measuring the radioactivity and gamma-ray energy of radionuclides produced by neutron irradiation of target samples. This method has an excellent analytical capability of simultaneous and non-destructive determiniation of multiple elements in the sample. The current project consists of three subprojects (shown below) in which scientific as well as socio-economic contributions are aimed by utilizing NAA technique.
The workshop consisted of the following six sessions. Each country presented the progress in corresponding session(s).
Session 1: NAA of geochemical samples for geochemical mapping and mineral exploration (subproject 1),
Session 2: NAA-related presentations,
Session 3: NAA of food samples for contamination-monitoring (subproject 2),
Session 4: NAA of marine sediment samples for environmental monitoring (subproject 3),
Session 5: Drafting of minutes, and
Session 6: Report of minutes.
Technical Visit
On November 29, after the completion of session 4, participants of FNCA workshop visited Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology, including computer center for nuclear science, training laboratory and gamma radiation dose calibration room, and so on.
 
Open Seminar
The open seminar was held on November 30, after the completion of the workshop. After the opening speeches by Dr. Cao Dinh Thanh, Vice-President of Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM) and Dr. Machi, FNCA Coordinator, the topical reports on the application of neutron activation analysis (NAA) were presented by three workshop participants, Prof. Mitsuru Ebihara (Japan), Prof. Motoyuki Matsuo (Japan), Mr. Cao Vu (Vietnam) and Dr. John Bennett (Australia).
 
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Discussion summary of
FNCA 2012 Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis Project
November 27-30, 2012
Hanoi, Vietnam
| Host Organization : |
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM)
Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT)
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| Executing Institution : |
Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA) |
| Date : |
27-30 November 2012 |
| Venue : |
Headquarters of VINATOM, Hanoi, Vietnam |
Participants :
| 1. |
Dr. John W. Bennett |
Australia |
national representative,
sub-project leader |
| 2. |
Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain |
Bangladesh |
national representative,
sub-project leader |
| 3. |
Prof. Banfa Ni |
China |
national representative |
| 4. |
Ms. Theresia Rina Mulyaningsih |
Indonesia |
national representative |
| 5. |
Prof. Mitsuru Ebihara |
Japan |
project leader |
| 6. |
Prof. Motoyuki Matsuo |
Japan |
invited participant,
sub-project leader |
| 7. |
Prof. Tsuyoshi Tanaka |
Japan |
invited participant,
sub-project leader |
| 8. |
Dr. Igor Silachyov |
Kazakhstan |
national representative |
| 9. |
Mr. Jong-Hwa Moon |
Korea |
national representative,
sub-project leader |
| 10. |
Ms. Nazaratul Ashifa Abdullah Salim |
Malaysia |
national representative |
| 11. |
Mr. Damdinsuren Gantumur |
Mongolia |
national representative |
| 12. |
Mr. Raymond J. Sucgang |
Philippines |
national representative |
| 13. |
Ms. Arporn Busamongkol |
Thailand |
national representative |
| 14. |
Mr. Cao Dong Vu |
Vietnam |
national representative |
| 15. |
Mr. Tran Quang Thien |
Vietnam |
invited participant |
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Dr. Sueo Machi |
Japan |
FNCA Coordinator of Japan |
Preface:
The Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) Project is one of the research reactor-related projects in the FNCA activity. During the opening session, FNCA coordinator of Japan, Dr. Machi presented "Achievement and Direction of FNCA Activities". The session was closed with the self-introduction of participants.
The workshop consisted of the following 6 sessions:
Session 1: NAA of geochemical samples for geochemical mapping and mineral exploration,
Session 2: NAA-related presentations,
Session 3: NAA of food samples for contamination-monitoring,
Session 4: NAA of marine sediment samples for environmental monitoring,
Session 5: Drafting of minutes, and
Session 6: Report of minutes.
The following draft summary of the presentations and discussions in sessions 1 to 4 were finalized in session 5.
On Nov. 29, we enjoyed a technical tour of the Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology facilities, including computer center for nuclear science, training laboratory and gamma radiation dose calibration room.
Summary:
Session-1: NAA of Geochemical Samples for mapping and mineral resources exploration
Australia
A wide range of activities have been carried out involving the measurement of geochemical samples related to mining and the minerals industry. These activities included the use of NAA for a series of projects requiring the certification and testing of reference materials used in the mining industry, including coal, the calibration of a new method for mapping agricultural soils, and an epidemiological study of arsenic in the toenails of children who were exposed to contaminated soils in a historic mining region of Australia.
Bangladesh
Geochemical investigations were performed in the beach sand of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh for the determination of heavy minerals and rare earth elements (REEs) using NAA. The analytical results revealed that Cox's Bazar beach is rich with some heavy minerals and REEs and are commercially viable.
China
Two sites of geogas and related samples for concealed mineral exploration have been analyzed by INAA. Results indicated that normal soil survey analysis is not effective for the identification of concealed metallic deposits, but abnormalities in the elemental composition of Geogas particulates appear to be an effective indicator of concealed mineral bodies.
Indonesia
The second year of a geochemical mapping study was carried out for Banten province. A number of 22 elements: Al, Mn, V, Ti, Sc, Cr, Fe, Co, Zn, Rb, Cs, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Yb, Lu, Hf, Ta, Th and U, have been evaluated and mapped to the Serang and Cilegon region. There is no indication of anthropogenic enrichment from enrichment factor (EF) calculations.
Japan
One promising application was started for the geochemical mapping sub-project in Japan. The Yahagi dam is in our studied area. This dam was constructed about 40 years ago and has been filled by a large amount of silt deposits. The administration office dredges the deposits to maintain the capacity of the dam. We have a geochemical map of the area and know the chemical composition of stream sediments. We expect the deposits in the dam to contain several hundred ppm of REE. Although this concentration is not as high as in an ore deposit, there are certain advantages associated with these deposits that may make them economic. First amongst these is that the deposits are already being removed and conveniently dumped near the shore of the dam. This will be the first application of our geochemical map.
Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan the work on the elaboration and metrological certification of a new complex analytical technique to analyse geological samples for REE content with the help of NAA and XRF methods was started specially for prospecting and estimating the reserves of the large Kundybai Ti-REE deposit recommended for mining in the next few years. By the order of the Institute of Geological Sciences in Almaty the first research was conducted to analyse volumetric samples of gold-bearing arsenopyrite in rocks (geological sections) for gold content by NAA without any pre-treatment, even grinding. Taking the Karazhyra coal pit within the former Semipalatinsk Nuclear Testing Syte as an example, the possibility of using coal ash as a reserve of mineral resources was preliminary studied, but the issue seems to be ecological rather than technological.
Malaysia
A total of 34 elements were evaluated from 20 to 30 analysis results for marine sediment ST13 in-house reference material. Most elements showed good precision, with standard deviation in the range of 5% to 24%. The NAA Laboratory had several requests to analyse uranium and thorium levels from the mineral and waste processing industry, particularly for safety purposes.
Summary of Discussion - Sub-project NAA-1: NAA of Geochemical Samples
There was discussion of obstacles facing participants in implementing their projects. A key theme that emerged was the difficulty in establishing and maintaining productive networks with user and stakeholder groups. Most NAA groups have only a few people and often do not have the status or authority to approach potential user groups outside their organisation. In one case the FNCA sub-projects did not fit into the national research priorities, making it difficult to find support and funding to meet the FNCA objectives. Some countries find it difficult to make contact with government organisations that might use NAA. In some cases there were projects for government agencies in the past but the links have now been lost. Other NAA laboratories were unwilling to market their NAA services because the reactor only operates for a relatively short time each month or because reactor operation is unreliable, meaning that clients cannot be sure of receiving results in a reasonable time.
There was discussion of the availability of promotional materials. It seemed that most groups had brochures that they could use, either for NAA or for broader analytical services including NAA. Many groups also had websites that included contact details for NAA and some even included the price of NAA services.
Another method of communicating the benefits of NAA to potential end-users and to initiate networks is through open seminars, workshops and meetings. Vietnam has a national conference every two years to promote all nuclear techniques, including NAA, which is attended by around 200 people. Indonesia holds an annual NAA meeting for two days which is attended by around 100 people from BATAN, government agencies and universities.
Despite the widespread availability of promotional materials and some national meetings, it was generally felt that productive linkages with end-users were not being formed well enough. Dr. Machi reminded participants that he frequently met with senior government officials throughout the FNCA region and would be willing to help promote NAA networks if requested to do so.
- Plans for the third year, 2013
All current participants intend to continue in the NAA-1 sub-project in the coming year. A summary of the plans are presented below.
Australia will continue to lead the proficiency test of 3 soil and sediment samples. All but two of the NAA Project countries are participating in the proficiency test. Coal will remain one of the themes for Australia and networking with Geoscience Australia will be strengthened.
Bangladesh will aim to publish a journal paper on the Cox's Bazar measurement results.
China will continue to focus on the geogas method of mineral resource identification and possibly publish a journal paper on the research, in collaboration with university co-workers.
Indonesia will complete an execution report on its work to date in the Banten province and continue geochemical mapping in the province, according to the plan presented at this workshop.
Japan will develop a geochemical map of REE content in sands in Yahagi Dam, once access to a research reactor becomes available.
Kazakhstan aims to complete its major program to achieve national accreditation for the use of NAA to quantify REE in mineral samples by the end of 2013. A new 3-year project to map gold in rock will commence in 2013.
Malaysia will continue development of in-house reference materials and undertaking geochemical analysis of mining samples as required. The reactor will be shut down at the end of March 2013 for 10 months to install a new digital console.
Session-2: NAA-related presentations
Country Report (Mongolia)
In Mongolia, NAA was initiated in 1964. Since then, NAA has been used to determine gold, copper, silver, rare-earth elements and uranium in geological and mineral samples. Currently, we are investigating NAA using a microtron electron cycle accelerator MT-22 in the Nuclear Research Center, National University of Mongolia. In the MT-22 microtron the neutron flux is 108-109n cm-2 s-1. In the future, we need to increase the neutron flux for successful NAA investigations. This may be achieved with a new research reactor. New methods and new standards will be needed to prepare for the analysis of samples other than soils.
Session-3: NAA of Food Samples for contamination monitoring
Bangladesh
In the food contamination program, we have collected and analyzed 18 samples of poultry and fish feed using NAA for the determination of toxic elements. The analytical results revealed that some of the poultry and chicken feed samples contained very high levels of chromium (up to 10.3 mg/g). Those contaminated feeds may have been produced from tanned skin-cut wastes.
China
Ten fish species have been sampled from markets and analyzed by INAA. Fourteen elements were determined. The results indicated that most elements were at a higher concentration in marine fish than in freshwater fish, except for rubidium.
Indonesia
Six types of fish samples were bought from five local markets in Jakarta and were analyzed using k0-INAA and the relative method. Seventeen essential and toxic elements were determined in this study. It found that arsenic concentrations in marine fish were higher than in freshwater fish and Hg was found in all types of fish sampled.
Japan
Neutron activation analysis data for tea leaves and rice samples were reported in place of data for fish samples, which were not obtained, partly because of the unavailability of research reactors at JAEA for NAA and the tight schedule of people to be involved in the food project. The effectiveness of NAA in analyzing tea leaves and rice samples was demonstrated.
Korea
Seven species of fishes were chosen for the determination of heavy metals and minerals. As, Cr and Hg were detected and quantified. Among the elements determined, daily intake values of Se from 7 fish species were compared with the recommended dietary intake value from the Institute of Medicine, USA.
Malaysia
Chromium, mercury, selenium and zinc were determined in eight species of marine fish from the Kuala Selangor area. The level of mercury in several fish showed high values in dietary intake levels compared with the EPA Guideline value and may pose a health risk for long term consumption.
The Philippines
Three fish samples which are commonly consumed in the Philippines were analyzed using EDXRF. No toxic elements were found in the samples.
Thailand
Toxic and essential elements including As, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Hg, Rb, Sb, Sc, Se and Zn were analyzed in 10 fish species bought from a commercial market in Bangkok using instrumental neutron activation analysis. Toxic elements: As in all fresh water fish species did not exceed the standard recommended (2 ug/g) but was exceeded in all marine fish species; Hg in two fresh water fish species and three marine fish species exceeded the standard recommended (0.5 ug/g); and the amount of Cd was below the detection limit in all cases.
Vietnam
Eighteen elements in 10 samples of 6 marine fish species collected in Ninh Thuan province were determined by INAA. The results showed that the intake of As from scad fish in Vinh Hai district is higher than the WHO tolerable value.
Summary of Discussion - Sub-project NAA-2: NAA of Food Samples
It was decided at the last workshop that a common target would be fish species that were most popular and/or consumed in participating countries. In this workshop, nine countries have presented their achievements regarding the analysis of food samples for contamination and monitoring. In the case of Japan, fish analysis was not carried out due to the Fukushima events. The Philippines found it difficult to determine heavy metals in fish species due to the lack of its own NAA facility. The other seven countries successfully determined heavy metals for contamination monitoring and/or essential elements for the evaluation of nutritional status due to the consumption of fish. Target samples for the third and final year of the collaboration work in this phase were discussed. All nine participating countries agreed to continue fish sample analysis, bearing in mind the desirability of being able to determine the source of the fish being analysed.
In the meantime, the fish analysis data collected in the second year, will be collated and summarized by Mr. Moon of Korea. The results will be presented in the APSORC-5 conference which will be held in Japan in September 2013.
Participating countries: Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Korea, Japan(?), Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam.
Session-4: NAA of marine sediment samples for environmental monitoring
Bangladesh
For the marine contamination program we have collected sediment samples from the bank of the Pashur and Monla Rivers near Mongla port and Karomjal of Sundarbanand areas. The analysis is in progress. As a continuation of last year's presentation, the Buriganga river sediment pollution status was also presented. Some heavy metal contamination was found to be very high in Buriganga river sediment.
Indonesia
A study was carried out to investigate the river quality and spatial distribution of heavy metals Co, As, Sb, Cr, Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cu, Ni and Cd in the sediment of Ciujung watersheds in Banten Province. Assessment based on pollution load index, contamination factor, geoaccumulation index and enrichment factor indicated that there is a potential risk of pollution in the future, especially by Cd so regular monitoring and good environmental protection regulations are needed.
Japan
The purpose of this study is to develop simple methods that reveal the influence of past hypoxic as well as oxic or anoxic conditions. Core samples collected at a dredged area in Tokyo Bay were analyzed using INAA. Concentrations of Fe and Mn of dredged sediments were low at the surface. The redox conditions in the 2011 season were revealed by very thin sediment samples.
Malaysia
Heavy metal levels in marine sediments from 11 sampling sites of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Sabah were assessed using the evaluation tools of enrichment factor, degree of contamination and potential ecological risk index. Most of the locations in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park had low to moderate values based on the degree of contamination as well as the ecological risk index except for sampling point TAR 11.
The Philippines
Cored sediment samples from Boracay Island, Philippines, were analyzed for elemental composition using EDXRF. All elements were found to be below toxic concentrations.
Vietnam
INAA was used to analyze the concentration of 25 elements in 29 marine sediment samples collected at Phuoc Dinh and Vinh Hai districts. Base on the analyzed results, factors of EF, Igeo, Cf, Er(i), Cd, and RI were calculated for environmental evaluation. The results show there is evidence of pollution at Phan Rang.
Summary of Discussion - Sub-project NAA-3: NAA of marine sediment samples
Summary discussion was made under the chairmanship of Prof. M. Matsuo and Dr. S. M. Hossain.
Discussion began with highlighting the achievement of each participating country for the determination of marine contamination based on the previous year's proposal. In the above subject session the following six countries presented their analytical results: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Dr. S. Machi, the FNCA coordinator of Japan pointed out that all of the sea is almost free from contamination, which was confirmed from each country's presentation. In this case there is a question of why it is necessary to continue this sub-project; otherwise new sampling locations should be selected. To make this point clear Prof. M. Matsuo, the sub-project leader mentioned that even though the investigated areas of the sea are not contaminated, it is essential to continue monitoring for contaminants in the sea in order to have background data. Mr. R. J. Sucgang from the Philippines also pointed out that it is necessary to continue this sub-project because the presence of some inorganic elements can be indicators of some organic pollutants. Prof. M. Ebihara, the leader of NAA project gave his opinion about the pollution load index calculation. He suggested that we should carefully select the elements which could be determined by NAA according to each pollution load index calculation. Dr. S. Machi said that if the pollution load index calculation is accurate then it will be useful for environmental authorities in setting regulatory limits. Prof. M. Matsuo requested all countries to use the same pollution index formula for harmonization.
Prof. M. Matsuo explained the advantages and disadvantages of the application of 210Pb and 137Cs dating methods to core samples for determination of sedimentation rate. He mentioned that both methods yielded consistent results if the core had a layer deposited before 1962. Otherwise, it is impossible to estimate the sedimentation rate using 137Cs; in this case 210Pb is effective.
The recommendation to use three Japanese stream sediments JSd-1, 2 and 3 for quality control was reconfirmed. These standard reference materials were used for the laboratory inter-comparison measurements in Sub-Project 1 last year. The possibility of purchasing and distributing three materials among the member states was discussed.
Finally, the following 5 countries showed their interest in working on Sub-Project 3: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines. Among them, Indonesia intends to participate by working on river sediment for environmental monitoring due to their own situation. Vietnam explained its difficulty in continuing in this sub-project due to the lack of a budget for collecting new samples. However, Vietnam agreed to continue in this sub-project by applying the same pollution load index calculation to their old samples.
Discussion and Summary of the 2012 workshop
Dr. Ebihara opened the session by advising us that we should begin to think about the next phase of the NAA Project. The current phase will continue to run for another year so we have time to develop our ideas for the next phase and demonstrate the success of the project.
Dr. Machi presented some suggested actions arising from this meeting and invited further discussion. The points and discussion are set out below.
Point 1: The meeting agreed that participating countries should make the best effort to create a network with the most appropriate organization of end-users of NAA measurements, with the aim of undertaking specific studies to meet the needs of government.
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When participants return home they should consider the possibilities and send a request for support from Dr. Machi to facilitate the creation of networks that have the highest priority.
Dr. Bennett proposed the creation of a questionnaire to identify potential end-user organizations within member countries and to prioritise them according to the value of establishing networks. If this information can be transmitted to Dr. Machi before the next coordinators' meeting next March he could use the meeting to help initiate the establishment of these networks.
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Point 2: The meeting agreed that the best success stories of NAA applications in the fields of mineral exploration and environmental protection should be published. This publication will be disseminated to potential end-users to provide information on the advantages and applications of NAA. (Editor: Professor Ebihara, contributors: Australia, Japan, Korea and others).
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Professor Ebihara referred to examples of such booklets produced by the IAEA in the past. He suggested that our booklet would have an audience of potential end-users and decision-makes, rather than scientific experts.
Professor Ebihara agreed to be the editor and Dr. Bennett agreed to be a co-editor. Dr. Bennett suggested preparing a template for contributions. Each case study should include a statement of socio-economic benefit. Authors of case studies will be named in the publication.
The suggestion was made that the success stories can be presented as 'case studies' and not be limited to our current activities. Member countries should contribute abstracts for consideration by the editors.
We need to investigate the costs of having the booklet printed, as well as having it made available online.
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Point 3: The meeting recognized that contamination of fish has been observed in several countries by NAA measurement, and agreed to consider studying the correlation between contamination of fish and contamination of sea water which can be monitored by NAA measurement of marine sediment (providing a cross-link between two of the ongoing sub-projects).
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Although it was recognized that the source of wild fish cannot necessarily be identified, fish farms could be considered as a potential target. Dr. Hossain agreed to modify this paragraph. |
Point 4: The meeting agreed that the results of fish contaminant measurements by NAA, such as As, and Hg, should be communicated to food safety authorities, and possible collaboration with those authorities for further studies should be planned and implemented.
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Although each country has its own system of food safety monitoring, it is important to quantify and assess the levels of potentially toxic elements, reporting to authorities as appropriate. |
Point 5: The meeting recognized that the application of NAA for mineral resource exploration, including REE, should be further enhanced since demand for mineral resources is rapidly increasing in the context of socio-economic development.
Point 6: The meeting agreed the FNCA may consider providing support to Kazakhstan and Mongolia in the application of NAA for exploration of their mineral resources. Although both countries have large mineral resources, neither country has sufficient NAA expertise to exploit the technique to its full potential. IAEA TC Projects for the two countries could be formulated through joint work with the FNCA.
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Mongolia will be constructing a new research reactor in the next few years and the Philippines does not have a reactor yet. It was recognized that the FNCA provides a good opportunity for cooperation in NAA, particularly for the irradiation and counting of samples, with data reduction being carried out in Mongolia and the Philippines. Offers of cooperation should be sent directly to those countries, according to their needs and not only for mineral resources.
Particularly in the case of Mongolia, cooperation is strongly encouraged. A TC project should have a good chance of success, particularly with a focus on mineral resource development. In fact all eligible FNCA countries are encouraged to apply for TC projects.
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In his concluding remarks, Professor Ebihara asked the meeting to think about reasons for the continuation (or closure) of this project so that he can express a view at the next coordinators meeting in March 2013, even though a firm proposal is not required until the end of 2013.
Closing remarks:
Dr. Machi expressed his sincere appreciation to Dr. Cao Dinh Thanh, Vice President, VINATOM, for hosting this workshop. He appreciated everyone's contribution to the meeting and the discussion that followed. He suggested that there is still room to increase the impact of NAA for improving society and sustainability. He hopes that in coming years there will be an increasing contribution through collaboration, with more tangible results. He suggested that there should be more contact between participants between the workshops.
Dr. Cao Dinh Thanh addressed the meeting, after which the workshop was closed.
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Program of
FNCA 2012 Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis Project
November 27-30, 2012
Hanoi, Vietnam
| Host Organization : |
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM)
Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT)
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| Executing Institution : |
Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA) |
| Date : |
27-30 November 2012 |
| Venue : |
Headquarters of VINATOM, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Tuesday, 27 November |
| 09:20 |
Registration |
09:30 - 09:40
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Opening Session (Plenary)
Opening and Welcome Remarks
Dr. Cao Dinh Thanh (VINATOM)
Mr. Takeshi Saito (MEXT)
Dr. Sueo Machi (FNCA Coordinator of Japan)
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| 09:40 - 09:50
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Self introduction by each participants
Photo
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| 09:50 - 10:10 |
Achievement and Direction of FNCA Activities (Dr. Sueo Machii) |
| 10:10 - 10:20 |
Coffee Break |
10:20 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:20
11:20 - 11:50
11:50 - 12:20
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Confirmation of Agenda: Prof. Mitsuru Ebihara (PL of NAA, Japan)
NAA-1 : NAA of geochemical samples for mapping and mineral resources exploration
Chair: (Korea)
Australia
Bangladesh
China
Indonesia
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| 12:20 - 13:20 |
Lunch Break |
13:20 - 13:50
13:50 - 14:20
14:20 - 14:50
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NAA-1 : (Cont.)
Chair: (Indonesia)
Japan
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
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| 14:50 - 15:20 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:20 - 17:20 |
Summary discussion: Australia, Japan |
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| Wednesday, 28 November |
09:00 - 09:30
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NAA-2 : NAA-related presentations
Chair: (Bangladesh)
Country Report (Present status of NAA using research reactor) : Mongolia
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09:30 - 09:50
09:50 - 10:10
10:10 - 10:30
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NAA-3 : NAA of food samples for contamination-monitoring
Chair: (Kazakhstan)
Bangladesh
China
Korea
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| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
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Chair: (The Philippines)
Indonesia
Japan
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| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
13:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
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NAA-3 : (Cont.)
Chair: (China)
Malaysia
The Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
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| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:30 - 17:00 |
Summary discussion: Korea, Thailand |
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| Thursday, 29 November |
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:00
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NAA-4 : NAA of marine sediment samples for environmental monitoring
Chair: (Malaysia)
Bangladesh
Indonesia
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Coffee Break |
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
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Chair: (Vietnam)
Japan
Malaysia
The Philippines
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| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
13:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:00
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NAA-4: (Cont.)
Chair: (Thailand)
Vietnam
Summary discussion: Japan, Bangladesh
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| 15:00 - 17:00 |
Technical Visit |
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| Friday, 30 November |
| 09:00 - 10:30
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NAA-5 : Drafting of Minutes
Chair: (Japan)
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| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:00 - 11:30
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NAA-6 : Report of NAA Minutes
Prof. Mitsuru Ebihara (PL of NAA, Japan)
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| 11:30 - 12:00
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Closing Remarks:
Dr. Sueo Machi (FNCA Coordinator of Japan)
Dr. Cao Dinh Thanh (VINATOM)
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| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
13:30 - 13:40
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Open Seminar
1. Opening Speech
Dr. Cao Dinh Thanh (VINATOM)
Dr. Sueo Machi (FNCA Coordinator of Japan)
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| 13:40 - 15:20
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2. Overview Talk
(1) Perspectives of Nuclear Applications in Vietnam
: Dr. Cao Dinh Thanh
(2) Application of Nuclear Technology for Everyday Life and Sustainable Development
: Dr. Sueo Machi
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| 15:20 - 15:40 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:40 - 18:00
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3. Application of Nuclear Activation Analysis (NAA)
(1) Specific Advantages and Successful Application of NAA
: Prof. Mitsuru Ebihara (Japan)
(2) Success Stories of NAA Applications in Vietnam
: Mr. Cao Dong Vu (Vietnam)
(3) NAA as Analytical Tool for Mineral Exploration and Mining
: Dr. John W. Bennett (Australia)
(4) Roles of NAA for Monitoring Environmental Pollution and Conservation
: Prof. Motoyuki Matsuo (Japan)
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List of Participants
FNCA 2012 Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis Project
November 27-30, 2012
Hanoi, Vietnam
Australia
Dr. John William Bennett
Leader, Neutron Activation Group,
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation(ANSTO)
Bangladesh
Dr. Syed Mohammod Hosain
Chief Scientific Officer,
Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology (INST),
Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE),
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
China
Prof. Ni Bangfa
Director of Nucl. Analytical Lab., China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE)
Indonesia
Ms. Theresia Rina Mulyaningsih
Researcher Staff, Center For Technology of Nuclear Industry Materials,
National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN)
Japan
Dr. Sueo Machi
FNCA Coordinator of Japan
Mr. Takeshi SAITO
Special staff, International Nuclear Cooperation Division,
Research and Development Bureau,
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Prof. Mitsuru Ebihara
Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Prof. Motoyuki Matsuo
Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences,
The University of Tokyo
Prof. Tsuyoshi TANAKA
Emeritus Professor, Center for Chronological Research,
Nagoya University
Ms. Chiaki Inokoshi
International Affairs and Research Department,
Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA)
Kazakhstan
Dr. Igor Silachyov
Leading researcher,
Institute of Nuclear Physics of National Nuclear Centre of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Korea
Mr. Jong-Hwa Moon
Principal researcher,
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)
Malaysia
Ms. Nazaratul Ashifa ABDULLAH SALIM
Research Officer, Malaysian Nuclear Agency
Mongolia
Mr. Damdinsuren GANTUMUR
Researcher, Nuclear research Centre, National University of Mongolia
The Philippines
Mr. Raymond J. SUCGANG
Senior Science Research Specialist,
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
Thailand
Ms. Arporn Busamongkol
Senior Nuclear Scientist,
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT)
Vietnam
Mr. Cao Dong Vu
Deputy Director, Center for Analytical Techniques (CATech),
Nuclear Research Institute (NRI),
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VAEI)
Mr. Tran Quang Thien
Researcher, Center for Analytical Techniques (CATech),
Nuclear Research Institute (NRI),
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VAEI)
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