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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Technical Session
Thursday, February 9, 2023|8:00–9:40AM EST|Ossabaw
Session Chair:
Jeff Walton (TVA)
Alternate Chair:
Ray Dean
Session Organizer:
Charles Lease
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VC Summer Full-Scale, Full-Scope 4K Soft-Panel Simulator
8:00–8:25AM EST
Joey Brooks (Dominion Energy South Carolina), Ryan Kimmy (Dominion Energy South Carolina), Jody Lawter (Dominion Energy South Carolina), Andrew Petrarca (Dominion Energy South Carolina)
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Interactive Monitors in the Nuclear Security Training Programs
8:25–8:50AM EST
Wade Ahrends (LaSalle County Generating Station), Matthew Brennan (Dresden Generating Station)
Visitor Processing IQT App Development and Integration
8:50–9:15AM EST
Ryan P. Gross (Constellation Energy)
Development of a Hardware-in-the-Loop Testbed Using a Full-Scope Nuclear Power Plant Simulator for Instrumentation and Control and Cybersecurity Education, Training, and Research
9:15–9:40AM EST
Xiangyi Chen (Georgia Tech), Fan Zhang (Georgia Tech)
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