Visite du Kosen à l'INSTN Saclay : Un pont entre l’industrie nucléaire française et japonaise

The National Institute of Technology Kosen from Japan, composed of students and professors, recently visited France to explore the nuclear industry. This visit is part of an educational exchange program aimed at strengthening cooperation between France and Japan in the field of the nuclear industry. Kosen brings together 51 Japanese technical colleges, training students to tackle tomorrow's technical challenges.

The students from Kosen, selected from among the best, were invited to discover the French nuclear sector through a series of visits. Accompanied by Hervé de Trémiolles and Hervé Maillart from the Strategic Committee of the Nuclear Industry (CSFN), they had the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in training and innovation within the nuclear sector.

The delegation had the chance to visit EDF's Industrial Training and Production Unit (UFPI). During this visit, the students were introduced to training programs and nuclear safety. They then explored the training workshops for valve and piping maintenance, as well as the simulators used for operating production units. This visit allowed the students to discover EDF's state-of-the-art training environments.

The delegation then visited INSTN Saclay to explore several unique educational facilities and platforms. The students had the opportunity to discover the Master's program in Nuclear Energy at INSTN, an internationally recognized course entirely taught in English, designed to train experts in nuclear energy. They also explored the Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) platform, a 3D simulation used for teaching medical physics and radiotherapy, presented by Monika Rębisz-Pomorska.

The delegation was introduced to the Evoc Nuclear Experience platform, a unique mixed reality system that combines virtual and real environments for learning reactor operation, presented by Louis-Joseph Bonnaud. Finally, a hands-on workshop on natural radioactivity detection was conducted by Pellegrino Stephanie and Jean-Olivier Chartier, offering students a practical and immersive approach to measurements and applications.

The group then traveled to Pierrelatte for a comprehensive visit to Onet Technologies' facilities. The day began with a tour of the ONET Sogeval waste management facility, a controlled area specializing in the management of nuclear sector waste. The delegation then visited the Onet Training Center, where they were introduced to the training programs dedicated to the essential technical skills for maintenance and safety in nuclear installations. The visit continued with a tour of the ONET Laser Technocenter, where students explored cutting-edge laser technologies applied to nuclear, particularly for the maintenance and decommissioning of installations.

This visit provided the Kosen students with a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the operations of a leading nuclear service provider, deepening their understanding of Onet Technologies' innovative approaches to waste management, training, and the integration of advanced technologies in the nuclear sector.

In conclusion, this exchange enabled the Kosen students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges within the nuclear industry in France, while also exposing them to a distinctive training model that blends theoretical knowledge, simulation, and practical application.

The students have expressed their sincere appreciation for this enriching experience and would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those involved in making this visit possible.