ITER – The Nuclear Fusion Mega Project.

Ryan Beeby, Project Manager, ANSTO.

Hosted by Engineering Panel, Engineers Australia.

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 5.30 pm for a 6.00 pm start.

Harrick’s Auditorium, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood, NSW 2068.

Please register here – Engineers Australia.

Abstract:

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is the world’s largest and most exciting scientific project. Starting with some basics of the ITER project, this presentation will explore the progress of the world’s largest nuclear collaboration, touch on the involvement of Australia in being the first country to sign a cooperation agreement to the international organisation, and the story of the development of a diagnostic born out of Australian Scientific intellect that has attracted interest in the media.

Ryan Beeby

Ryan Beeby trained as a Scientist and Engineer at Monash University and works for ANSTO at Lucas Heights as a Project Manager, responsible as part of a team to deliver new facilities and large capital programs. He specialises in automation technologies that allow these facilities to do what they do safely, securely and sustainably. He recently represented Australia at a secondment to ITER, the international nuclear

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