Welcome to CQCNF-2022
Introduction:
Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad is pleased to announce the International Conference on Characterization and Quality Control of Nuclear Fuel (CQCNF) – 2022 during November 17-19,2022 at Homi J Bhabha Convention Centre, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad.
NFC is a premier fuel manufacturing unit under the prestigious Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and is unique in the world with fully integrated manufacturing of fuel and core structural for the PHWRs, BWRs and structurals to FBRs operating in the country. Set up in early 1970s, NFC is the only facility in the world, where Uranium and Zirconium ore concentrates are simultaneously processed at the same location to produce finished fuel assemblies and zircaloy structural core components for supply to the Nuclear Power Industry.Since its inception, NFC has been on the path of continual developments through innovative process modifications, state-of-the art automations, integrated approach and dedicated efforts and has achieved self-reliance in PHWR fuel fabrication making DAE and India proud in the world forum.Today, NFC also caters to various strategic requirements of Space and Defence sectors in high critical areas.
CQCNF is amongst the highly acclaimed international conferences being organized in Department of Atomic Energy in co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since 2002. The conference focuses on recent advances in nuclear fuel fabrication in the fields of Quality, Safety and Productivity. The theme for this year’s conference is
"Characterization of Nuclear Fuel for enhanced Quality, Performance & Safety"
There will be several invited talks by eminent personalities in the field of nuclear energy from various reputed national and international Industrial, Academic and R&D organizations. There will also be oral and poster presentation of contributed papers during the conference. The event provides an excellent platform for the delegates to present their work and interact with experts from various specializations regarding present practices, recent developments and future trends in the areas of nuclear fuels.
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About Hyderabad
Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana is famous as the former seat of the fabulously wealthy Nizams of Hyderabad. It is among the few Indian cities, which has a well-preserved cultural heritage. Hyderabad invokes nostalgia among old residents for its culture, fine arts and certain sophistication in manners and it presents a true picture of secularism.
Hyderabad is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in India, rich in culture, enduring history and industrial growth. The state is steering the nation to new dimensions in the fields of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Business Management to emerge as a city of immense business opportunities.
The weather in Hyderabad is most pleasant in December. The day and night temperatures will be around 25oC and 15oC respectively.
Centre of City
Charminar is a monument and a mosque, which is synonymous with the history of Hyderabad, India. The majestic structure was completed in 1591 CE and is not only a landmark building of Hyderabad but also a famous monument of India.
Qutub Shahi Tombs
Built in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda, they are magnificent monuments that have withstood the test of time and nature’s vagaries. They are located one kilometer north of Golconda Fort’s which is called Banjara Darwaza.
Salar Jung Museum
Situated close to the Musi River, the Salarjung Museum in Hyderabad has a unique distinction as the third largest museum in India and earned a worldwide fame for its largest one-man collection of antiques. It is a home for the prized collections from different civilizations.
Mecca Masjid
Mecca Masjid, located in the heart of Hyderabad’s bustling old city, adjacent to Charminar in a finds place among the largest mosques in India and is the most important and largest one in Hyderabad city.
Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort is located in the western part of Hyderabad city which occupies an area of three square kilometers, and is approximately 4.8 kilometers in length. It was initially a mud fort under the reign of the Raja of Warangal that was then fortified between 14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans followed by the Qutub Shahi dynasty. Golconda was the principal capital of the Qutub Shahi kings and a bustling centre for administration and commerce in its heydays, a fact which has been mentioned by many historians in detail.
Statue of Equality
The Statue of Equality, a monument, also known as Ramanuja Statue, a 11th century Vasihnavaite Ramanuja, the second tallest sitting statue in the world, is located 36Kms from hyderabad, near the premises of Chinna Jeeyar Swamy Trust, Muchintal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.