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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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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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Feinstein Institutes to research novel radiation countermeasure
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, home of the research institutes of New York’s Northwell Health, announced it has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the potential of human ghrelin, a naturally occurring hormone, as a medical countermeasure against radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome (GI-ARS).
13th Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control & Human-Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT 2023)
Workshop
Sunday, July 16, 2023|8:00AM–5:00PM EDT|Hilton Knoxville
SOLD OUT
This workshop will be focused on the implementation of Digital I&C systems into nuclear facilities. Presentations from experts within the industry will outline 1) the standards used during the design, development, qualification, and licensing process, 2) various potential enabling technologies, 3) methods for addressing concerns related to Digital I&C, and 4) operating experience from past and/or existing Digital I&C plant upgrades. This workshop is designed for entry-level as well as senior technical and management personnel in utilities, vendors, government, national labs, and universities.
Day 2: Course Agenda
8:00 - 8:15 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks – Ted Quinn and Steven Arndt, Former ANS Presidents
8:15 - 8:45 am
Overview of DOE Programs In Digital I&C
Daniel Nichols – DOE
8:45 - 9:30 am
NRC I&C Regulatory Overview
Eric Benner – NRC
9:30 - 10:00 am
NRC HFE Regulatory Overview
David Desaulniers – NRC
10:00 - 10:30 am
Break
10:30 - 11:15 am
NEI Digital I&C Overview
Alan Campbell – NEI
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Cybersecurity Regulations/ Current Ongoing Issues
Michael Rowland - Sandia
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 pm
IEEE HFE standards – recent releases and current efforts
Jeffrey Joe – INL
1:30 - 2:30 pm
HFE challenges and opportunities in control room modernization and advanced reactors
1. DI&C ISG-06, Alternate Review Process
Kamishan Martin – NRC
2. Role of personnel in advanced reactors and application of HFE to their support of safety functions
Jesse Seymour – NRC
3. Automation and automation transparency
Greg Jamieson – University of Toronto
2:30 - 3:00 pm
3:00 - 3:45 pm
4. Scalable HFE Reviews
David Desaulniers - NRC
5. Human factors experience for control room modernization
Casey Kovesdi - INL
3:45 - 4:30 pm
International Regulatory Framework
Nelly Ngoy-Kubelwa - IAEA
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Day 2 Wrap-up and Open Discussion
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