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The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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NRC okays construction permits for Hermes 2 test facility
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced yesterday that it has directed staff to issue construction permits to Kairos Power for the company's proposed Hermes 2 nonpower test reactor facility to be built at the Heritage Center Industrial Park in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The permits authorize Kairos to build a facility with two 35-MWt test reactors that would use molten salt to cool the reactor cores.
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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