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Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls
Improving task performance, system reliability, system and personnel safety, efficiency, and effectiveness are the division's main objectives. Its major areas of interest include task design, procedures, training, instrument and control layout and placement, stress control, anthropometrics, psychological input, and motivation.
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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Palisades steam generator repairs on NRC docket
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a hybrid public meeting with Holtec next week to discuss plans for needed repairs at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear plant before bringing the unit back on line.
March 13–17, 2011
Wilmington, North Carolina|Hilton Wilmington Riverside
General Chair:
Rick Grantom (Manager, Risk Management, South Texas Project Generating Stations)
Assistant General Chair:
Dr. Philip Ellison (GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy)
Program Chair:
Dennis Henneke (GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy)
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Joon-Eon Yang (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Dr. Enrico Zio (Politecnico di Milano)
Kohei (Kevin) Hisamochi (Hitachi GE Nuclear Energy)
Honorary Chair:
Dr. George Apostolakis (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
