WP1: Strategic research agenda for the first four years of the JHR operation (Roadmap-4)
The objective of WP 1 is to make a detailed plan for the first experimental period (four years) taking into consideration the start-of-operation fleet of experimental devices and the requirements of the stakeholders (input from WP4). The experimental devices currently available or predicted to become available by the start of JHR operations are MICA (3 units), MADISON and ADELINE (1 unit each). The capabilities of these devices determine the actual experimental matrix that can be performed in the reactor during the first four years. The plan will also consider the interaction of available devices with the range of exposure conditions achievable in different JHR locations (using the outcomes of the commissioning phase) and incorporate lessons learnt from other MTR operators concerning the constraints associated with running different devices / experiments in parallel. Since the advanced modelling and simulation techniques, which will play a vital role in the interpretation of the test results, require detailed knowledge of the uncertainties related to the test conditions and measurements, this topic will be also addressed. Also, the need for PIE studies outside JHR and the corresponding procedures related to that will be examined.
Lead: CEA
WP2: Strategic research agenda for the following 11 years after the first programme period of the JHR operation (Roadmap-15)
In WP 2 the goal is to prepare planning for the following 11 years (after the first programme period presented in WP1) of operation taking into account the foreseen schedule for extending the current experimental fleet with technologies under construction today or being planned to be realised after the start of operation of the JHR. This WP will need to take into account the detailed planning of WP 1 in organisation, scheduling, resourcing, quality managing etc. of the work. One of the tasks will be also dedicated to the continuation of the program for current and new, innovative nuclear fuels with use of MADISON and ADELINE experimental devices.
An important aspect of the roadmap is to facilitate as far as possible access to neutron exposures which provide the most direct predictors of operational conditions, reducing reliance on extrapolations from highly accelerated or surrogate irradiations. The plan will consider the advantages to Euratom of both short and long-term experiments. Also, the need for PIE studies outside the JHR, corresponding procedures related to that as well as their potential future evolution will be examined.
Lead: CVR
WP3: Financial and Programme model for Euratom
In WP 3 the goal is to construct the actual programme model for Euratom. The proposed model needs to cover the programme structure itself and the governance of it as well as the cost breakdown and financing solutions for the programmes.
Relation to other Work Packages:
Input from WPs 1 and 2. The programme and financing models need also to reflect the different schedules for the first period of operation vs. long-term operation. The results will be evaluated and endorsed by WP4.
Lead: JRC
WP4: Communication & Data and knowledge management
WP4 focuses on communication of the roadmap towards stakeholders and EU member states either participating in the JHR consortium or not. In addition, WP4 will include data and knowledge management as well as take care of communication with the parallel proposal NFRP-08 CSA ORIENT-NM and related organisations. Communication and documentation provided from stakeholders and partners in the framework of the JHR Roadmap preparation and dissemination will be stored according to current document management quality standards, thereby applying modern ICT tools to enable traceability of document changes and updates as well as the respective sources of input or comments. These will remain available for later reference or consultation during the execution phase of the roadmap in JHR.
Lead: SCK-CEN
WP5: Project Management
WP5 ensures efficient overall management of JHOP2040. Specific objectives include:
- Overall coordination and management of the project
- Productive communication with the EC, within the Consortium, and with external bodies
- Financial, legal and administrative management
- Data management in accordance with the H2020 Pilot on Open Research Data