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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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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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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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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.
13th Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control & Human-Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT 2023)
Technical Session
Tuesday, July 18, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EDT|301A
Session Chair:
Anna Hall
Alternate Chair:
Thomas A. Ulrich
Session Organizer:
Ronald L. Boring
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Developing and Implementing Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Requirements for the Finnish Nuclear Industry
1:00–1:25PM EDT
Paula Savioja (Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority STUK)
Paper
Investigating Human Factors Issues in Flexible Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
1:25–1:50PM EDT
Hanna Koskinen (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland), Eva Simonsen (Vattenfall), Jari Laarni (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland), Satu Pakarinen (Finnish Institute of Occupational Health)
Method to Investigate Cognitive Aging Effects in Nuclear Operations Using the Rancor Microworld Simulator
1:50–2:15PM EDT
Michelle L. Velazquez (Idaho State), Anna Hall (INL), Ronald L. Boring (INL), Thomas A. Ulrich (INL), Roger Lew (Univ. Idaho)
The Next-Generation Control Room: Using the Rancor Microworld Simulator to Modernize Digital Control Rooms
2:15–2:40PM EDT
Ronald L. Boring (INL), Thomas A. Ulrich (INL), Roger Lew (Univ. Idaho)
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