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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
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 issues Palisades’ draft environmental review, seeks public comment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments until March 3 on its environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, where Holtec hopes to restart operations by the end of 2025.
18th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Analysis (PSA 2023)
Technical Session|PSA Student Competition
Monday, July 17, 2023|3:15–5:00PM EDT|300C
Session Chairs:
Xingang Zhao
Mihai A. Diaconeasa (NCSU)
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Study on Evacuation Time Estimation Using Agent-Based Modeling
3:15–3:40PM EDT
Geon Kim (Kyung Hee Univ.), Gibeom Kim (KAERI), Gyunyoung Heo (Kyung Hee Univ.)
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Time-Dependent Fragility Curves for SSCs: Incorporating Seismic Aftershocks in Multi-Hazard PRA
3:40–4:05PM EDT
Akram S. Batikh (NCSU), Somayajulu L. N. Dhulipala (INL), Benjamin W. Spencer (INL), Albert Dahal (INL), Mihai A. Diaconeasa (NCSU)
A Hybrid, Bayesian Network-Based PRA Methodology for External Flood Probabilistic Risk Assessments at Nuclear Power Plants
4:05–4:30PM EDT
Joy Shen (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Constantinos Frantzis (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Saman Marandi (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Michelle Bensi (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Mohammad Modarres (Univ. Maryland, College Park)
Assessment of Uncertainty Associated with Tropical Cyclone Forecasts to Support Probabilistic Risk Assessments for Nuclear Power Plants
4:30–4:55PM EDT
Kaveh Faraji Najarkolaie (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Michelle Bensi (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Zhegang Ma (INL)
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