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Mathematics & Computation
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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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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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Fusion fired up? Milestones met and six FIRE Collaboratives named
The Department of Energy announced six Fusion Innovative Research Engine (FIRE) collaboratives set to receive funding of $107 million on January 16. The six selected teams represent a first round of awards from a funding opportunity announcement released in May 2023 as part of the DOE Office of Fusion Energy Sciences’ (FES) goal of creating a “fusion innovation ecosystem.”
Technical Session
Thursday, September 29, 2022|1:15–3:20PM PDT|Harbor
Session Chair:
Kristel Ghoos (ORNL)
Alternate Chair:
Daniela Ene (SCK CEN)
Session Organizer:
Thomas M. Miller (ORNL)
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Radiation Protection and the Design of the Shielding Envelope at the MINERVA Facility
1:15–1:40PM PDT
Daniela Ene (SCK CEN), Yurdunaz Celik (SCK CEN), Adrian Fabich (SCK CEN), Alexey Stankovskiy (SCK CEN)
Paper
Radiation Field due to Beam Losses and Back Streaming in the Proton Beam Handling Room of the MINERVA Full Power Facility
1:40–2:05PM PDT
Yurdunaz Celik (SCK CEN), Willem Leysen (SCK CEN), Daniela Ene (SCK CEN), Alexey Stankovskiy (SCK CEN), Gert Van den Eynde (SCK CEN)
Shielding Calculations with the Unstructured Mesh Model of the ORNL's Second Target Station
2:05–2:30PM PDT
Lukas Zavorka (ORNL), Igor Remec (ORNL)
Analysis of the Preliminary Bunker Shielding Design with a Mix of Populated and Unpopulated Neutron Beamlines at the Spallation Neutron Source Second Target Station
2:30–2:55PM PDT
Thomas M. Miller (ORNL), Paul Mueller (ORNL), Kumar Mohindroo (ORNL), Igor Remec (ORNL)
Shielding Analyses for SNS Accelerator Power Upgrade
2:55–3:20PM PDT
I. Popova (ORNL), F. X. Gallmeier (ORNL)
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