NSERC and UNENE sponsored Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grants
Industry funds from our Sponsors are matched by NSERC for the creation of Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) in support of research and development. The CRDs are targeted research grants.
For administrative matters relating to the research chairs, grants and committees, see the CRD Admin Area.
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Recently Awarded CRDs
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| SCC of Ni-Fe Alloys and IASCC of Stainless Steels: Evaluation using Micro-mechanical Testing Techniques |
Queen’s University
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Evaluation of the Effect of Ion Exchange Resin on Feeder Integrity
(2018.09.11 – 2021.09.10)
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University of New Brunswick
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Pulsed Eddy Current For Rapid Scanning Of Insulated Steel In Candu® Reactors
(2019.06.03 – 2022.06.02)
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Royal Military College
Dr. Thomas Krause
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Investigation of Irradiated Spacer Materials (X750 and Zr-Nb-Cu)
(2019.05.01 – 2022.04.30)
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Queen’s University
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Ongoing CRDs
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Decommissioning CRD
Towards an optimum membrane and membrane assembly for the filtration of heavy water containing tritiated heavy water
(2017.12.01 – 2020.11.30)
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Queen’s University
Dr. Mark Daymond
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Decommissioning CRD
Waste Management and Radionuclide Monitoring
(2019.03.01 – 2021.02.28)
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UOIT
Dr. Glenn Harvel
Dr. Ed Waller
Dr. Tony Waker
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Decommissioning CRD
Networked Drones for Concrete Structure, Environmental and Radiation Surveys
(2019.04.01 – 2020.03.31)
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Univesity of Toronto
Angela Schoellig
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Decommissioning CRD
Robotics and Automation for Optimal Characterization for Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
(2017.01.01 – 2020.06.30)
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University of Waterloo
Drs. Haas
Dr. Narasimhan
Dr. Cascante
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Decommissioning CRD
Methodology development for volume reduction and safe storage and disposal of solid and liquid radioactive wastes and secondary wastes
(2018.04.01 – 2021.03.31)
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Western University
Dr. Clara Wren
Dr. David Shoesmith
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CFD Based Thermal-hydraulics Analysis of Corium Melt Pool Behavior and Coolability in Calandria Vessel
(2018.01.01 – 2021.12.31)
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McMaster University
Dr. Marilyn Lightstone
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Radiolysis-induced Corrosion of Dissimilar Metal Welds
(2015.04.01 – 2020.03.31)
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Western University
Dr. Clara Wren
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Completed CRDs
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Investigation of the Dynamic Response of CANDU Fuel Bundle Due to Acoustic Pressure Pulsations in the HTS Piping System
(2016.07.01 – 2019.06.30)
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UOIT
Dr. Atef Mohany
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| Thermodynamic Data and Models for Coolant and Moderator Chemistry Under CANDU Operating Conditions |
University of Guelph
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Study of The Effect of Helium, Irradiation, and Temperature on the Embrittlement of Inconel X-750 CANDU Garter Spring Spacers
(2014.12.23 – 2017.12.22)
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Western University
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Comprehensive Model of Eddy Current Based Pressure Tube to Calandria Tube Gap Measurement
(2014.07.01 – 2018.12.31)
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Royal Military College
Dr. Thomas Krause
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Aging of Inconel X-750 Spacer Material
(2013.06.01 – 2017.05.31)
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Queen’s University
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Improved CANDU Core Homogenization and Benchmark Models
(2014.04.01 – 2018.03.31)
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Ontario Tech University
Dr. Eleodor Nichita
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Experimental and Computational Studies of Two-Phase Flows in Nuclear Reactor Systems
(2014.01.01 – 2017.12.31)
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University of Ottawa
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Seismic Risk Analysis and Design of Nuclear Power Plants
(2014.09.01 – 2017.12.31)
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University of Waterloo
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Predictive Models for D2 O Isotope Effects on Ionization and Metal Hydrolysis Under CANDU-6 Coolant Conditions
(2013.07.01 – 2016.06.30)
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University of Guelph
Dr. Peter Tremaine
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Mechanical and Chemical Indicators for SCC in Alloy 800 Steam Generator Tubing
(2013.04.01 – 2016.03.31)
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Western University
Dr. David Shoesmith/
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| Molybdenum based Oxygen Sensors and Analysis for Intact and Defective Fuel Studies (2012.06.01 – 2018.11.30) |
Royal Military College
Dr. Emily Corcoran |
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Development of New Fuel Channel Inspection Tools for Increased Inspection Speed
(2012.02.01 – 2016.04.30)
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Ontario Tech University
Dr. Scott Nokleby
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| Advancement of Sensor Array Processing for Non-Destructive Testing in Nuclear Power Plants (2011.01.01 – 2015.12.31) |
Ontario Tech University
Dr. Shahram Shahbazpanahi
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| Seismic Risk Analysis of Nuclear Plants (2011.01.01 – 2013.12.31) |
University of Waterloo
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| Experimental and Computational Studies of Two-Phase Flows in Nuclear Reactor Systems (2010.09.01 – 2013.08.31) |
University of Ottawa
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| Improved Understanding of Intersubchannel Thermal Mixing (2011.01.01 – 2013.12.31) |
McMaster University
Dr. Marilyn Lightstone
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| D2O Isotope Effects on Ionization, Transition Metal Hydrolysis and Solubility under CANDU-6 Coolant Conditions (2009-2012) | University of Guelph Dr. Peter Tremaine |
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Mechanical and Chemical Indicators for SCC in Alloy 800 SG Tubing Materials
* CRD closed effective 2012 and transferred to Shoesmith/Ramamurthy
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Western University
Dr. Leo Lau
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| Delayed Hydride Cracking in Zirconium during Heat-up and at Low Temperature (2008 – 2011) | Queen’s University Dr. M. Daymond |
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| Micro-indentation studies of the local ductility of Zr-2.5Nb CANDU pressure tubes (2007 – 2011) | Western University Dr. Robert J. Klassen |
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| Liquid film dryout and IBIF in CANDU fuel channels (2007-2010) | University of Toronto Masahiro Kawaji |
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| Measurement of Near-Surface Residual Stress in CANDU Feeders Using Magnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation Techniques (2005-2008) | Queen’s University Lynann Clapham |
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| D2O Isotope Effects on Hydrolysis and Ionization Equilibria in High Temperature Water (2005-2008) | University of Guelph Dr. Peter Tremaine |
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| Improved Understanding of Inter-sub-channel Thermal Mixing (2005-2007) | McMaster University Dr. Marilyn Lightstone |
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