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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
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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Fermilab center renamed after late particle physicist Helen Edwards
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory’s Integrated Engineering Research Center, which officially opened in January 2024, is now known as the Helen Edwards Engineering Center. The name was changed to honor the late particle physicist who led the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of the lab’s Tevatron accelerator and was part of the Water Resources Development Act signed by President Biden in December 2024, according to a Fermilab press release.
Technical Session|Severe Accidents
Tuesday, August 22, 2023|10:45AM–12:25PM EDT|Fairchild East/West
Session Chair:
Florian Fichot (IRSN)
Alternate Chair:
Jeremy Bittan
Session Organizer:
Fulvio Mascari
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Coolability of a Corium Pool in a Debris Bed -- Impact of Debris Size, Steam and Liquid Flowrate, Tilting Angle and Pressure on Critical Heat Flux (CHF)
10:45–11:05AM EDT
C. Sartoris (IRSN), T. Garcin (IRSN), F. Fichot (IRSN)
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