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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
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 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|Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification
Wednesday, August 23, 2023|3:30–5:10PM EDT|Gunston East/West
Session Chair:
Kyoung-Ho Kang (TBD)
Alternate Chair:
Jinzhao Zhang (Tractebel)
Session Organizer:
Joshua Kaizer (USNRC)
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Uncertainty Propagation and Sensitivity Analysis for a Better Understanding of the Flow Excursion Instability with the System Code CATHARE
3:30–3:50PM EDT
A. Ghione (CEA)
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Advances in Transient Thermal-Hydraulics in Water Cooled Nuclear Reactors: Main Outcomes of the OECD/NEA Specialist Meeting
3:50–4:10PM EDT
Francesco D`Auria (Univ. Pisa), Fulvio Mascari (ENEA), Stephen M. Bajorek (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), Christophe Herer (IRSN), Miguel Sanchez Perea (CSN), Jinzhao Zhang (Tractebel ENGIE), Martina Adorni (OECD NEA)
Advances in the Analysis and Management of Accidents and Future Challenges: The OECD/NEA WGAMA
4:10–4:30PM EDT
Hideo Nakamura (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Ahmed Bentaib (IRSN), Martina Adorni (OECD NEA)
Knowledge Representation to Support EMDAP Implementation in Advanced Reactor Licensing Applications
4:30–4:50PM EDT
Paridhi Athe (NCSU), Nam Dinh (NCSU), Abhinav Gupta (NCSU)
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FFTBM Assessment of Reverse Natural Circulation Transient in PKL Test Facility
4:50–5:10PM EDT
Q. Cai (Xi’an Jiaotong Univ.), F. D'Auria (Univ. Pisa), K. Umminger (Consultant), J. Shan (Xi’an Jiaotong Univ.)
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