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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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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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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|3:15–5:05PM CDT|Senate A/B
Session Chair:
Ross F. Radel
Session Organizer:
Paul P. Wilson
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Hybrid Electrostatic/Magnetic Confinement Orbitron Fusion Reactor: Overview of Scientific Program at Avalanche Energy
3:15–3:40PM CDT
Robin Langtry (Avalanche Energy Designs)
Paper
Realta Fusion's High-Field Axisymmetric Mirror Development Program
3:40–4:05PM CDT
J. Viola (Realta Fusion), S.J. Frank (Realta Fusion), C.B. Forest (Univ. Wisconsin Madison), J.K. Anderson (Univ. Wisconsin Madison), D. Endrizzi (Realta Fusion), K. Furlong (Realta Fusion), R.W. Harvey (CompX), B. Lindley (Realta Fusion), Y.V. Petrov (CompX), O. Schmitz (Realta Fusion), A. Tran (Realta Fusion)
The Technology and Methodology for Attaining Ignition in a Small-Scale FRC Fusion Reactor
4:05–4:25PM CDT
John Slough (MSNW Group)
The Challenges and Innovative Approaches to High Electrostatic Field Sustainment in the Orbitron
4:25–4:45PM CDT
Moein Borghei (Avalanche Energy Designs), Robin Langtry (Avalanche Energy Designs)
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