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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.
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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US, Korea sign MOU for nuclear cooperation
The U.S. departments of Energy and State have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Korea’s ministries of Trade, Industry and Energy and of Foreign Affairs for the two nations to partner on nuclear exports and cooperation.
Technical Session
Thursday, November 11, 2021|10:10AM–12:10PM EST
Session Chair:
Robertas Alzbutas (Lithuanian Energy Institute)
Alternate Chair:
Robert Budnitz (Lawrence Berkeley Lab (ret))
Session Organizer:
Session Producer:
John Greenwood
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Screening Process for Individual and Correlated External Hazards - Application on the 1300MWe French Series
10:10–10:40AM EST
Jeremy Gaudron (EDF), Cécile Luzoir (EDF), Yannick Lefebvre (EDF), Hugo Jadot (EDF)
Paper
Probabilistic Framework for Description of Radioiodine Behavior at Fukushima Accidents
10:40–11:10AM EST
Adolf Rydl (INSET)
Reference
Analysis of Criteria Applicable to the Screening Approach Used in PSA for External Events
11:10–11:40AM EST
Thiago Padilha da Silva (Navy Technological Center in São Paulo), Marcos Coelho Maturana (Navy Technological Center in São Paulo), Miguel Mattar Neto (Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares), Patricia da Silva Pagetti de Oliveira (Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares)
Implementation of Methodology for Maintenance-Induced Internal Floods
11:40AM–12:10PM EST
Robert J. Wolfgang (Jensen Hughes), Samuel Falvo (Jensen Hughes)
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