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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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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WM Symposia announces WM2025 award winners
WM Symposia, the nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and information exchange on global radioactive waste management, has announced its WM2025 award winners. Each year, WM Symposia and its supporters recognize and present awards to several individuals based on their contributions in radioactive waste and radioactive material management.
Technical Session|Sponsored by OPD
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Grouper
Session Chair:
Kenny Fossum (INL)
Alternate Chair:
Mohammad Amer Allaf (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
Session Organizer:
William N. Mann
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Direct Contact Condensation Effects in Water-Cooled SMR Systems
8:00–8:20AM EST
Kenneth Lee Fossum (INL), Piyush Sabharwall (INL), Clay Lietwiler (Holtec Int'l)
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The Fuel-Clad Transient Behavior of Uprated NuScale Using MELCOR
8:20–8:40AM EST
Mohammad Amer Allaf (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Émile Zaccomer (École Polytechnique), Grace Ejnik (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), WooHyun Jung (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Michael Corradini (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Juliana Pacheco Duarte (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
High-Resolution Temperature Measurements on Sodium Heat Pipes Applied to Microreactors
8:40–9:00AM EST
Erik M. Tillman (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Taigo A. Moreira (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Gregory F. Nellis (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Mark H. Anderson (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
High Performance Heat Pipe Power Transient Testing at SPHERE Facility
9:00–9:20AM EST
Zachary Sellers (INL), Jeremy Hartvigsen (INL), Piyush Sabharwall (INL)
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