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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
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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ARPA-E announces $40 million to develop transmutation technologies for UNF
The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) announced $40 million in funding to develop cutting-edge technologies to enable the transmutation of used nuclear fuel into less-radioactive substances. According to ARPA-E, the new initiative addresses one of the agency’s core goals as outlined by Congress: to provide transformative solutions to improve the management, cleanup, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.
Technical Session
Monday, July 22, 2024|10:00–11:50AM CDT|Senate A/B
Session Chair:
Brian Grierson (General Atomics)
Alternate Chair:
Lauren M. Garrison (Commonwealth Fusion Systems)
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Current Status of IFMIF-DONES Project
10:00–10:25AM CDT
F. Arranz (CIEMAT), A. Ibarra (IFMIF-DONES España), F. Arbeiter (KIT), D. Bernardi (ENEA), P. Cara (F4E), W. Królas (Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN)
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Current status of IFMIF DONES Project
Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX) Design, Engineering, and Installation Status
10:25–10:50AM CDT
A. Hussain (ORNL), A. Aaron (ORNL), C. Deibele (ORNL), D. Curry (ORNL), J. Rapp (ORNL), M. Kaufman (ORNL), M. Ladenburger (ORNL), R. Duckworth (ORNL)
Applied Fusion Activities in Kazakhstan
10:50–11:10AM CDT
I. Kenzhina (Satbayev Univ.), T. Kulsartov (Satbayev Univ.), A. Shaimerdenov (Institute of Nuclear Physics), Y. Gordienko (Institute of Atomic Energy, Branch of NNC RK), Y. Ponkratov (Institute of Atomic Energy, Branch of NNC RK), Z. Zaurbekova (Satbayev Univ.), S. Askerbekov (Satbayev Univ.), Ye. Chikhray (Satbayev Univ.)
A Modular, Component High Heat Flux User Facility (C-HUF) to Advance the Science and Engineering of Plasma Facing Components
11:10–11:30AM CDT
Travis K Gray (ORNL), Cody S Wiggins (ORNL), Ajit Bhat (ORNL), Michael DeVinney (ORNL), Dennis L Youchison (Fusionex LLC), Larry Baylor (ORNL), Ryan DeHoff (ORNL), Tim Graening (ORNL), Paul Humrickhouse (ORNL), Michael Kirka (ORNL), Ezekiel A Unterberg (ORNL), Howard Wilson (ORNL)
Numerical Analysis of Hydrogen Isotope Thermal Desorption from Yttrium to Assess the Potential for Recovering the Hydrogen Trap of IFMIF-DONES
11:30–11:50AM CDT
S. J. Hendricks (Ciemat), M. Martinez-Guareño (Universidad de Granada), M. Sanchez-Arenillas (Ciemat), J. Molla (Ciemat)
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