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Division Spotlight
Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Standards Program
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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Amentum to consult on Ignalina decommissioning
Chantilly, Va.-based Amentum has been awarded a 7-year contract estimated to be worth €5.5 million (about $6 million) to consult on the dismantling of steam drum separators in Units 1 and 2 of Lithuania’s Ignalina nuclear power plant. Once the country’s largest generator of electricity, Ignalina was permanently shut down in 2009 and the plant’s two RBMK-1500 reactors are expected to be fully decommissioned by 2038.
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
Be a part of one of the largest gatherings of nuclear professionals in the country where the brightest minds engage – and inspire –leaders from across the nuclear science and technology landscape. In addition to an impressive list of government and industry leaders, we are also planning several outstanding hot-topic technical sessions and popular plenary speakers.
Please submit summaries or abstracts describing work that is new, significant, and relevant to the nuclear field. Summaries and abstracts are presented orally at the conference, and presenters are expected to register for the conference. Non–U.S. attendees requesting a visa invitation letter: registrar@ans.org.
SUBMIT A SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
