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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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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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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Japanese researchers test detection devices at West Valley
Two research scientists from Japan’s Kyoto University and Kochi University of Technology visited the West Valley Demonstration Project in western New York state earlier this fall to test their novel radiation detectors, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management announced on November 19.
26th Technology of Fusion Energy Meeting (TOFE 2024)
Kevin Freudenberg is technical director of engineering systems of US ITER, a multi-lab effort funded by U.S. Department of Energy to deliver U.S. contributions to the international ITER project.
In this role, he oversees analysis, central solenoid magnets, design integration, instrumentation and controls, plasma heating systems, vacuum auxiliary and roughing pump systems, the tokamak cooling water system, and the tokamak exhaust processing system. Additionally, he currently serves as interim technical director of plasma diagnostics and fueling systems.
Before joining US ITER in 2007, Kevin gained more than 20 years of experience in the design and analysis of experimental fusion energy research facilities and components and contributed to the engineering design of several facilities and devices.
In 2019, he was elected to the Fusion Technology Standing Committee of IEEE’s Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society and has served as treasurer, sponsorship chair, and general chair for the group’s Symposium on Fusion Energy. He holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida.
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