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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.
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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.
Decommissioning Environmental Sciences and Remote Technology 2024
Technical Session|Sponsored by RRSD
Tuesday, November 19, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Room 2
Session Chair:
Anthony Abrahao
Alternate Chair:
Mitch W. Pryor
Session Organizer:
Young Soo Park
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A Raspberry Pi-based Communication System for Savannah River Site H-Canyon Exhaust Tunnel Inspection
8:00–8:20AM EST
Mohammad M. Taha (Savannah River National Laboratory), William W. Wells (Savannah River National Laboratory)
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Concept on High Areas Surveillance Robot System for Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants
8:20–8:40AM EST
Shinji Kawatsuma (National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College), Shigekazu Suzuki (National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College), Yusuke Inoue (National Institute of Technology, Oita College)
Disposal Cells Subsurface Erosion Mapping Using Ground Penetrating Radar and Autonomous Robots
8:40–9:00AM EST
Daniel Coelho (Florida International University), Leonel E. Lagos (Florida International University), Ravi Gudavalli (Florida International University), Anthony Abrahao (Florida International University), Pieter Hazenberg (Florida International University)
KHNP's Experience in Utilizing Robots at Nuclear Power Plants: A Case Study on Enhancing Worker Safety and Efficiency
9:00–9:05AM EST
Woojin Seol (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power), Youhyun Jang (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)
Integration of Robotics and Sensors for Digital Decommissioning
9:05–9:10AM EST
Leonel E. Lagos (Florida International University), Manuel Escobar (Florida International University), Carlos Rios (Florida International University)
Wall Crawler Development for Concrete Structures Inspection and Repair
9:10–9:15AM EST
Nicholas Espinal (Florida International University), Kevin Yulkowski (Florida International University), Mackenson Telusma (Florida International University), Anthony Abrahao (Florida International University), Dwayne McDaniel (Florida International University), Leonel E. Lagos (Florida International University)
Development of an Advanced NDE Aerial Inspection System for Long-Term Surveillance of SRNL's Concrete Structures
9:15–9:20AM EST
Hari Hara Babu Saripalli (Florida International University), Mackenson Telusma (Florida International University), Anthony Abrahao (Florida International University), Leonel E. Lagos (Florida International University)
Companion Robot Development to Assist Field Operators in Mercury Characterization Tasks at Oak Ridge Y2 Facility
9:20–9:25AM EST
Valerie Korol (Florida International University), Santiago Betancur (Florida International University), Carlos Quintanilla (Florida International University), Santiago C. Palacio (Florida International University)
Automate Radiation Mapping of Nuclear Facilities and Repositories Using Mobile Platforms
9:25–9:30AM EST
Joel Adams (Florida International University), Nakwon Sung (Florida International University), Anthony Abrahao (Florida International University), Leonel E. Lagos (Florida International University)
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