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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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
Monday, May 9, 2022|4:00–6:00PM EDT|Vanda
Session Chair:
Todd Tofil (NASA)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Sebastian Corbisiero (INL)
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The Hypatia Experiment Thermal Simulation
Mikaela Blood (LANL), Holly Tellue (LANL), Theresa Cutler (LANL)
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Neutronics and Heat-Transfer Analysis of a Compact kW-Class Moderated Spectrum Reactor
Vedant K. Mehta (LANL), Aditya P. Shivprasad (LANL), Dasari V. Rao (LANL)
The Transition of KRUSTY to a 50-kWe Kilopower System
David Poston (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Marc Gibson (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Patrick McClure (Space Nuclear Power Corp.)
Hydrogen Loss from Clad Metal Hydride Moderators
A.P. Shivprasad (LANL), Erik Luther (LANL), D. V. Rao (LANL)
Space Nuclear Power Technologies for Robotic and Human Missions
Anthony Calomino (NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate), Lindsey Holmes (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Samantha Austin (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
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