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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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From the pages of Nuclear News: Industry update September 2024
Here is a recap of industry happenings from the recent past:
BWXT advanced nuclear reactor agreement signed
Burns & McDonnell, a family of construction and design companies, has entered into an agreement with BWX Technologies to further advance the design and development of the BWXT BANR microreactor, which has a “passively safe design” for powering remote facilities while providing a carbon-free source of heat and electricity. The two companies completed the first phase of their collaboration in early 2024 and intend to complete the second phase by the third quarter of 2025. Burns & McDonnell is helping BWXT develop the balance-of-plant systems for the BANR, generate the power plant layout, and perform preconstruction planning. Its scope of work also includes developing power cycle architecture, identifying critical components, integrating site design, and supporting steam and power distribution infrastructure and reactor building structures. The Wyoming Energy Authority is currently evaluating the feasibility of using the BANR in a state nuclear market for baseload heat and power deployed for remote industrial users, such as mining operations.
Buses will be running in two continuous loops to and from the Convention center and the hotels listed here during the times listed below. We are happy to provide resources for transport to any individuals with ADA requirements. Please contact us with any concerns at meetings@ans.org
bus Schedule:
Continuous loop
Monday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, and 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Thursday 7:00 am- 1:30 pm
Bus Pickup and drop offindicated by the green bus symbol on these maps
Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center In the Mountain America Center (PBNC 2024 conference venue)
Pickup and drop off outside of main entrance
Route 1 North Hotel Loop
Route 2 South Hotel Loop
Pickup and drop off at driveway entrance due to construction
Pickup and drop off outside of Side Exit
Last modified September 19, 2024, 1:49pm MDT
