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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
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Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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NRC engineers share their expertise at the University of Puerto Rico
Robert Roche-Rivera and Marcos Rolón-Acevedo are licensed professional engineers who work at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. They are also alumni of the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez (UPRM) and have been sharing their knowledge and experience with students at their alma mater since last year, serving as adjunct professors in the university’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. During the 2023–2024 school year, they each taught two courses: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Nuclear Power Plant Engineering.
Educational Session|Panel|Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Monday, August 8, 2022|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Banyan 3
Session Organizer:
Ken Lowery (Southern Nuclear)
Track Organizer:
Knowledge Manager:
Mikayla Florez (Comanche Peak)
This session will present the option for domestic production of Cobalt-60 isotopes. Initiatives include the following: (1) Cobalt-60 growing market in need of new supply – Aging populations and increased access to medicine globally has given rise to increased demand for Gamma sterilization. Current Cobalt-60 production capacity will need to be replaced over time as reactors reach end of life. (2) A novel production technology for Cobalt-60 – Westinghouse is developing technology for the irradiation and harvesting Cobalt-60 in PWRs. The goal is to establish a scalable source of Cobalt-60 from US PWRs. (3) Cobalt 60 production brings value to the utility and aligns with their vision and values.
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