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Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Norway’s Halden reactor takes first step toward decommissioning
The government of Norway has granted the transfer of the Halden research reactor from the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) to the state agency Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning (NND). The 25-MWt Halden boiling water reactor operated from 1958 to 2018 and was used in the research of nuclear fuel, reactor internals, plant procedures and monitoring, and human factors.
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NURETH Topical Meeting
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The THD NURETH Scholar award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to numerous International Topical Meetings on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics (NURETH) since 1980. The award recognizes sustained and exceptional contributions to the NURETH conference. The goal is to recognize both service and sustained technical contributions and build a culture of excellence around the conference.
Contributions may include:
The award is presented every two (2) years and at the closest NURETH conference. The award consists of an engraved plaque. More than one recipient, but no more than three, may be named for each NURETH conference.
This award was established by the Thermal Hydraulics Division in 2013 (previously known as NURETH Fellow), and became a sanctioned ANS award in November 2024.
\The International Topical Meetings on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics (NURETH) is the most important conference worldwide in the field of thermal hydraulics since 1980. It retains a loyal following across many continents. Following the example of the competitor ICONE (InternationalConference on Nuclear Engineering) conference (e.g., ICONE award).
This award recognizes an individual for exceptional and sustained contributions to the NURETH conference series and the thermal-hydraulics field in general.
Nominees (non-ANS members are also eligible) must meet the following two MINIMUM requirements:
All of the above criteria must be met for a candidate to be considered. In the event of nominations for more than two candidates meeting the criteria, the scholarly reputation and standing of the candidates in the community will be considered.
Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:
The THD Honors & Awards Committee, rather than the THD officers or Executive Committee, is responsible for reviewing the nomination packages and selecting an appropriate winner. If members of the THD Honors & Awards Committee are considered for the THD award, they recuse themselves from the selection process.
For more information, please visit the Thermal Hydraulics Division website.
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