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Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
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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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New laws offer nuclear industry incentives for existing power plant uprates
This year, the U.S. nuclear industry received a much-needed economic boost that could help preserve operating nuclear power plants and incentivize upgrades that extend their lifespan and power output.
Signed into law in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act offers production tax credits (PTCs) for existing nuclear power plants and either PTCs or investment tax credits (ITCs) for new carbon-free generation. These credits could make power uprates—increasing the maximum power level at which a commercial plant may operate—a much more appealing option for utilities.
Technical Session|Sponsored by OPD
Monday, November 18, 2024|3:15–5:00PM EST|Room 8
Session Chair:
Ben Holtzman
Alternate Chair:
William N. Mann
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Optimization of a Nuclear Integrated Energy System for a Remote Microgrid
3:15–3:35PM EST
Logan D. Williams (Idaho National Laboratory), J. Michael Doster (North Carolina State University), Daniel M. Mikkelson (Idaho National Laboratory - 1955 Freemont Ave)
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Evaluation of Operational Benefits of Retrofitting Nuclear-Renewable Integrated Energy Systems at Coal Plant Sites
3:35–3:55PM EST
Md Rafiul Abdussami (University of Michigan Ann Arbor), Johanna L. Mathieu (University of Michigan), Aditi Verma (University of Michigan)
Comparison of Natural Gas and Nuclear Energy Driven Solvent Based Direct Air Capture: An Economic Review
3:55–4:15PM EST
Md Akhlak Bin Aziz (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign), Timothy Grunloh (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign), Caleb S. Brooks (University of Illinois)
Integrating Advanced Reactors into Campus Microgrids
4:15–4:35PM EST
Timothy P. Grunloh (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign), Dimitri Kalinichenko (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), James Reilly (Reilly Associates), Reynaldo Guerrero (Xendee), Nishaant Sinha (Xendee), Michael Stadler (Xendee), Caleb S. Brooks (University of Illinois)
Short Term Power Forecasting of a Nuclear Hybrid Energy System Using Machine Learning
4:35–4:55PM EST
Rita Appiah (Purdue University), Tsoukalas H. Lefteri (Purdue University), Castillo Luciano (Purdue University)
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