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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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NRC engineers share their expertise at the University of Puerto Rico
Robert Roche-Rivera and Marcos Rolón-Acevedo are licensed professional engineers who work at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. They are also alumni of the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez (UPRM) and have been sharing their knowledge and experience with students at their alma mater since last year, serving as adjunct professors in the university’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. During the 2023–2024 school year, they each taught two courses: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Nuclear Power Plant Engineering.
Technical Session
Wednesday, May 10, 2023|10:30AM–12:10PM MDT|Idaho Falls Room
Session Chair:
David I. Poston
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Michael G. Houts
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Joyner
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Digital Transient Modeling of NTP Prototype with Upset and Control System Analysis
10:30–10:50AM MDT
C. Russell Joyner II (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Tyler Jennings (Aerojet Rocketdyne), James Larkin (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Daniel J.H. Levack (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
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Coupled Modeling and Prediction of Cryogenic Propellant Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
10:50–11:10AM MDT
Eymon Lan (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Shanbin Shi (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
Dose Impacts from Fission Products and Flux Fields for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Ground Testing
11:10–11:30AM MDT
Reed Herner (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Alexander Foutch (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Kelsa Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Adam Boylston (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Lindsey Holmes (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Thermal Analysis of the Small Nuclear Rocket Engine Benchmark Case Using the MOOSE Framework
11:30–11:50AM MDT
Jacob Stonehill (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Corey D. Smith (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Kelsa B. Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
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