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Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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Discovering, Making, and Testing New Materials: SRNL’s Center For Hierarchical Waste Form Materials
Savannah River National Laboratory researchers are building on the laboratory’s legacy of using cutting-edge science to effectively immobilize nuclear waste in innovative ways. As part of the Center for Hierarchical Waste Form Materials, SRNL is leveraging its depth of experience in radiological waste management to explore new frontiers in the industry.
Technical Session|Sponsored by OPD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Room 3
Session Chair:
William N. Mann
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Ben Holtzman
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First-Principles Cost Analysis of Advanced High-Temperature Nuclear Plants
1:00–1:20PM CDT
Jacob H. Prosser (Strategic Analysis, Inc.), Max B. Graham (Strategic Analysis, Inc.), Timothy Duffy (Strategic Analysis, Inc.)
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NE-COST plug-in: Expanding ACCERT's Capabilities for Life-Cycle Cost Modeling
1:20–1:40PM CDT
Jia Zhou (Argonne National Laboratory), Nicolas E. Stauff (Argonne National Laboratory), Edward A. Hoffman (Argonne National Laboratory)
Open Architecture for Cost Savings in Advanced Nuclear Reactors
1:40–2:00PM CDT
Esther N. Ollennu (University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Section), Ben Lindley (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Nahuel Guaita (Idaho National Laboratory), Sunming Qin (Idaho National Laboratory)
Modeling of Nuclear Power Plant Construction Schedule to Evaluate Construction Risk
2:00–2:20PM CDT
Khaldoon Al-Dawood (Idaho National Laboratory), Levi M. Larsen (Idaho National Laboratory)
Uranium Enrichment Plant Economics
2:20–2:40PM CDT
Benjamin S. Jordan (American Centrifuge Operating LLC), David C. O'Keefe (American Centrifuge Operating LLC), Jeffrey R. Cooper (American Centrifuge Operating LLC)
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