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Division Spotlight
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
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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NRC issues Palisades’ draft environmental review, seeks public comment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments until March 3 on its environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, where Holtec hopes to restart operations by the end of 2025.
Technical Session|Evolutionary and Innovative Advanced Technology Fuels (ATF)
Monday, October 10, 2022|3:30–5:10PM EDT|Salon A/B
Session Chair:
Luke Olson (Westinghouse)
Alternate Chair:
Kan Sakamoto (Nippon Nuclear Fuel Development Co)
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Framatome's Evolutionary E-ATF Solution: Feedback from the Irradiation Programs on PROtect Cr-Coated M5Framatome Cladding
3:30–3:55PM EDT
K. Nimishakavi (Framatome), E.W. Schweitzer (Framatome), K. Buchanan (Framatome)
Presented by Matthieu Aumand (Framatome)
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Westinghouse High Energy Fuel for the Future
3:55–4:20PM EDT
Michael L. Boone (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Derek S. Wenzel (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Cenk Guler (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Levelized Cost of Electricity Evaluations for Westinghouse Advanced Fuel Management with High Enrichment and High Burnup Fuel to Optimize PWR Economics
4:20–4:45PM EDT
Baxter Durham (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Fausto Franceschini (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Ho Lam (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Chris Wagener (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Achieving Sizable Power-Uprate for Existing Fleet Through LEU+ and ATF
4:45–5:10PM EDT
Koroush Shirvan (MIT), Al Csontos (Nuclear Energy Institute)
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