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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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NRC issues Palisades’ draft environmental review, seeks public comment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments until March 3 on its environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, where Holtec hopes to restart operations by the end of 2025.
Technical Session|Solution and Gas Phase Chemistry
Thursday, September 12, 2024|11:00AM–12:30PM EDT|Colonial Ballroom
Session Chair:
Bradley Childs
Alternate Chair:
Kiel S. Holliday
Session Organizer:
Jason R. Jeffries
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Aqueous Plutonium Reprocessing at LLNL
11:00–11:30AM EDT
Maryline G. Ferrier (Kerlin) (LLNL), Helen Deaguero (LLNL), Kiel S. Holliday (LLNL), Bryan D. Smith (LLNL), Brandon Smiddy (LLNL), Scott A. Simpson (LLNL), Silvi A. Di Pietro (LLNL), Emma R. Tardiff (LLNL), Tsuyoshi A. Kohlgruber (LLNL), David J. Roberts (LLNL), Bradley C. Childs (LLNL), Lawrence E. Banks (LLNL)
Paper
Solubility, Speciation and Thermodynamics of PuCO3OH(cr) in Carbonate Containing Solutions
11:30–11:50AM EDT
P. Müller (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology), D. Fellhauer (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology), D. Schild (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology), M. Altmaier (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology), X. Gaona (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology), H. Geckeis (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology)
Historical Ion Exchange Processes and Future Prospects at the Savannah River Site
11:50AM–12:10PM EDT
Rebecca Carter (SRNL), Matthew Mills (SRNL), Sasha Mills (SRNL), Philip Almond (SRNL)
Synthesis of Uranium and Plutonium Oxides by Peroxide Precipitation and Hydrothermal Treatment
12:10–12:30PM EDT
L. Muller (CEA), P. Estevenon (CEA), C. Tamain (CEA), N. Dacheux (Univ. Montpellier), N. Clavier (CNRS)
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