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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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Vogtle-3 shuts down for valve issue
One of the new Vogtle units in Georgia was shut down unexpectedly on Monday last week for a valve issue that has since been investigated and repaired. According to multiple local news outlets, Georgia Power reported on July 17 that Unit 3 was back in service.
Southern Company spokesperson Jacob Hawkins confirmed that Vogtle-3 went off line at 9:25 p.m. local time on July 8 “due to lowering water levels in the steam generators caused by a valve issue on one of the three main feedwater pumps.”
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Friday, April 5, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub Room 603
Session Chair:
Rebecca A. Baker (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Public policy is a keystone to the strategic planning and the regulatory measures needed to create an environment where nuclear reactors of all sizes/shapes can be built and thrive as part of low or zero carbon energy future. Policymakers thus have extremely important roles in transforming stakeholder and public feedback into policy, especially when there are competing demands. Any policy made or changed must account for topics such as site selection, permitting procedures, safety protocols, environmental impact assessments, waste management strategies, and emergency response plans. Effective public policy frameworks aim to ensure the safe and responsible deployment of nuclear energy while addressing concerns related to safety, security, and environmental sustainability. By engaging stakeholders and implementing robust regulatory oversight, policymakers can facilitate the integration of nuclear power plants into the energy mix, contributing to a reliable, low-carbon energy future. This panel will discuss policies currently in place to support the development of new nuclear technologies and plants, as well as areas where policies need to evolve to support the construction of new nuclear power plants, especially advanced nuclear reactor designs, small modular reactors, and microreactors.
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