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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.
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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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Technical Session|Sponsored by Advanced Reactors
Friday, April 15, 2022|9:45–11:15AM CDT|Excellence Room
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A Method for Bubble Detection in Molten Salts using an Acoustic Resonator
Hayden S. Bland (NCSU), Matthew W. Field (NCSU), Christopher Williams (NCSU Department of Nuclear Engineering), Miranda Moultrie (NCSU Department of Nuclear Engineering)
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Study of Bypass Flow in Prismatic Core Using One-Twelfth of the HTGR Core
Harish Aryal (University of Texas of the Permian Basin), Bishal Lamichhane (The University of Texas of Permian Basin)
Uranium Core Design for the Versatile Test Reactor
Andrew Taylor (NCSU), Anna Isom (NCSU), Jordan Page (NCSU), Jamison Harris (NCSU), Saoud Henzab (NCSU), Scott Palmtag (NCSU)
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