The Conexus Information Exchange connects CANDU utilities to share operational experiences, best practices and innovations for improved collaboration in operations, maintenance and refurbishment.
Key Programs and Products
COGonline
ConexusNuclearOnline.org is a central hub offering over 45,000 OPEX entries, event calendars and collaborative workspaces for peer teams, forums and committees. It also features our semi-annual e-magazine on CANDU industry trends.
OPEX Screening Meetings
Weekly meetings review significant CANDU events and determine their relevance, sharing key learnings across the industry.
OPEX Database
With 40+ years of experience, the OPEX database offers solutions to current issues, constantly updated through weekly teleconferences.
CANDU Event Notification & Forums
Conexus hosts over 150 events annually — forums, workshops and technical committees — which are listed on the ConexusNuclearOnline.orgcalendar.
Newsgroups
Over 50 specialized newsgroups provide the latest information on specific CANDU and industry topics.
Hot Trends & Impact Videos
Reports and videos highlight emerging trends, showcasing industry changes in real-time.
Q&A Forums
These provide an interactive space for members to seek advice and share knowledge on challenges and innovations.
Industry Good Practices & Innovations
Conexus promotes the sharing of proven techniques and innovative ideas that improve safety, reliability and cost efficiency at CANDU plants.
Just-in-Time Briefings & Handbooks
Concise resources with lessons learned from operating experience are available for field activities on ConexusNuclearOnline.org
Newsletters & Station Technical Reports
Annual reports on station performance include D2O management and environmental data, with executive summaries for quick insights.
Station Performance History
Quarterly newsletters provide performance data, operational events and equipment issues, used for benchmarking and comparisons for nuclear reactors around the world.
Bulletins & Advisories
Conexus captures technical advisories on significant CANDU events to prevent recurrence at other stations.
CANTEACH
This dedicated platform preserves CANDU technology information, educational and training materials, and shared documentation.
Teams & Workshops
Conexus facilitates "smart" workshops for staff to exchange experiences and address common issues across various teams.
Knowledge Transfer
In partnership with the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE), Conexus published The Essential CANDU, a comprehensive guide to the CANDU system, available online at http://www.unene.ca/education/candu-textbook