New reactor designs bring new shielding problems. As facilities move from concept to construction, the shielding requirements around them get more complex.
MarShield is heading to the OCNI/CNL Industry Day & Banquet Dinner to address these complexities. Taking place September 23–24 in Chalk River, Ontario, the event brings together CNL staff, supply chain representatives, and industry suppliers for two days of connection and collaboration.
Syed Abidi, Director of Business & Product Development, and Raj Singh, Business Development Executive, will attend to discuss the latest in nuclear energy radiation shielding and how it’s being adapted for small modular reactors.
Compliant Shielding for Established and Next-Gen Facilities
MarShield’s role in this industry has always been to bring fully compliant, custom-engineered shielding to both established facilities and next-generation projects, working directly with customers, engineers, and peers as new challenges surface. We’re excited to bring our shielding solutions to OCNI/CNL Industry Day, including but not limited to lead wool blankets, nuclear storage cabinets and containers, lead pouring, lead bricks, high density concrete blocks, and borated polyethylene.
Every piece of custom nuclear shielding we make goes through CSA N299.3-16 certified processes, protecting our customers’ people and equipment without compromising on compliance or performance.
Bring Us Your Shielding Requirements
MarShield will be on-site for the full two days. If your team is working through shielding requirements for a new build, an upgrade, or a facility still on the drawing board, this is a good time to talk it through in person.
Connect with the team at the event, or reach out ahead of time to set up a meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Energy Radiation Shielding
Question?
What makes MarShield’s nuclear shielding different from off-the-shelf products?
MarShield designs and engineers custom shielding for each facility’s specific layout, radiation levels, and operational requirements, rather than supplying standardized, one-size-fits-all materials. This means solutions like storage cabinets, containers, and neutron shielding are built to fit the space and task at hand, not adapted after the fact.
What’s the difference between lead shielding and borated polyethylene?
Lead is typically used to shield against gamma radiation, while borated polyethylene is designed to shield against neutron radiation, a key consideration for facilities working with reactors or research equipment that produce both. MarShield offers both material types, along with guidance on which application calls for which solution.
Is MarShield’s shielding certified for use in Canadian nuclear facilities?
Yes. MarShield’s nuclear shielding is manufactured under CSA N299.3-16 certified processes, meeting the quality assurance requirements set out for structures, systems, and components important to the safety of nuclear facilities in Canada.
Can MarShield’s shielding solutions be adapted for small modular reactors (SMRs)?
Yes. As SMR designs move toward construction, MarShield works directly with facility teams and engineers to adapt shielding solutions and products to the compact, specific requirements these newer reactor designs introduce. You can see the considerations we’re talking here.