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Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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Nuclear science event hosted at Illinois Tech
American Nuclear Society member Jeff Terry hosted this year’s Nuclear Science Week meeting at the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) on October 26. In his opening remarks, Terry, a physics professor at Illinois Tech, described the institute’s 12-year history of Nuclear Science Week events, going back to the 2012 meeting that included the Nuclear Clean Energy Indy car on display.
September 8–12, 2024
Charleston, SC
Thank you for participating in Plutonium Futures - The Science 2024!
The Proceedings of Plutonium Futures are now available to all who registered for the conference. Access to the Proceedings is linked to the account you used to register for Plutonium Futures.
You can also access the Proceedings by logging in to the ANS website and then:
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On the epubs platform, click Proceedings from the navigation bar.
On the next page, the Plutonium Futures Proceedings will be available.
Nik KaltsoyannisThe University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Romain VauchyJapan Atomic Energy Agency
Cameron Tracy(CISAC), Stanford University
Per SöderlindEOS and Materials Theory Group, LLNL
Dr. Matthew Higginson AWE, UK
Brian D. Wirth University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Jean AupiaisCEA-DAM
Plutonium Futures – The Science is a conference with a focused emphasis on research pertaining to the physical and chemical properties of plutonium and relevant actinide elements. This conference will cater to an international audience with varied research and industry backgrounds that will foster heightened dialogue between scientist, engineers, students, and others with a presence in the field. The gathering of such minds will foster an environment of growth, display emerging technologies, and exhibit fundamental studies that could significantly advance the field of plutonium in the coming years.
This year’s host city, Charleston, South Carolina, boasts a storied history and an eclectic variety of activities that is sure to keep any visitor captivated. Charleston is known for being a walkable city where dining, history, and museums are all on display for visitors. If an escape from the city life is needed, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan’s Island are short drives away.
Come enjoy the city of Charleston, SC, and see what different researchers are doing to advance the field of plutonium September 8 – 12 2024.
