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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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Norway’s Halden reactor takes first step toward decommissioning
The government of Norway has granted the transfer of the Halden research reactor from the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) to the state agency Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning (NND). The 25-MWt Halden boiling water reactor operated from 1958 to 2018 and was used in the research of nuclear fuel, reactor internals, plant procedures and monitoring, and human factors.
Special Session|Panel
Wednesday, October 9, 2024|3:15–5:00PM MDT|Room 2 (Special Sessions)
The production of electricity has been identified as the first priority for decarbonizing energy, as such, coal stations are retiring at a rapid pace and many have been assigned retirement in the relatively near future. These stations represent a unique opportunity to achieve decarbonization goals at a faster pace by understanding the value of various classes of assets. In addition, these projects need support from distinct stakeholders groups early in the process to be successful. For the past few years in the United states, utilities, communities, states and researchers have been working together to investigate the various priorities and data needed to move these kinds of projects forward.
This session will summarize and highlight the work of each of these groups (utilities, communities, states and researchers) and share lessons learned from these early investigations.
Community/State Leaders share the unique value of these assets beyond electrons, highlighting what it means to be an energy community and how they see themselves in future energy systems.
Utilities will share how coal station fit into integrated resource plans and what they have learned in trying to decarbonize electricity production while meeting increasing energy demands.
Research: Summary of latest research and key findings
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