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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.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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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 THD
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|8:00–9:45AM CDT|Room 9
Session Chair:
Yue Jin
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Juliana P. Duarte
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Completion of the GOTHIC v8.5 Multi-Physics Analysis Software Development
8:00–8:20AM CDT
Yong-Joon Choi (Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)), Jeffrey W. Lane (Numerical Advisory Solutions), Thomas L. George (Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc.), Jordan E. Penley (Numerical Advisory Solutions), Jared Zankowski (Numerical Advisory Solutions), Matthew Scroggins (Numerical Advisory Solutions), Stan Claybrook (Numerical Advisory Solutions)
Paper
Development of a High Flux Isotope Reactor Nominal RELAP5 Model for Pressure Transient Analysis
8:20–8:40AM CDT
Valerie Fudurich (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Development of PATRIOT Facility for Advanced Nuclear Safety Technology Application
8:40–9:00AM CDT
Ik Jae Jin (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)), In Cheol Bang (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
Numerical Investigation of Globe Valve Performance in Variable Valve Sizes, Positions, and Flow Regimes for SMART Valve Application
9:00–9:20AM CDT
Anutam Bairagi (University of New Mexico), Minghui Chen (University of New Mexico)
Development of 10 MW Micro-Nuclear Reactor as Case Study for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
9:20–9:40AM CDT
Salah Ud-Din Khan (Sustainable Energy Technologies Center)
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