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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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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
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|1:00–2:45PM EST|Room 2
Session Chair:
Wendell H. Chun
Alternate Chair:
Yang Zhang
Session Organizer:
Young Soo Park
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Robotic Automation Planning for Hazardous Environments in Unreal Engine 5
1:00–1:20PM EST
Matheus Leao Moreira (University of Illinois Chicago), Sabri Cetin (University of Illinois Chicago), Antonio Gomez-Badillo (University of Illinois Chicago), Bashar Albakri (University of Illinois Chicago), Raminder Singh (University of Illinois Chicago)
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Radiation Survivability of Dry Storage Canister Climbing Robot
1:20–1:40PM EST
Roman Parra Bravo (The Pennsylvania State University), Andon Breitenfeld (University of Texas at Austin), Ethan Elgavish (University of Texas at Austin), Mitchell W. Pryor (University of Texas at Austin)
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Manipulator for Waste Segregation Tasks
1:40–2:00PM EST
Leonel E. Lagos (Florida International University), Jose Solares (Florida International University), Anthony Abrahao (Florida International University), Aris D. Rojas (Florida International University), Himanshu D. Upadhyay (Florida International University)
Advancing Environmental Management Through Innovative Internships and Technology Projects at Hanford
2:00–2:20PM EST
Douglas Reid (WRPS), Leo E. Lagos (FIU), Kayle Boomer (WRPS), Brendon Cintas (FIU), David Rojas (FIU), Theophile Pierre (FIU), Pedro Chaviano (FIU)
Tamper Indicating Device for Automated Robotic Application
2:20–2:40PM EST
Camille Kudrna (Savannah River National Laboratory), Michael Tomlin (Savannah River National Laboratory), Tanner Goins (Savannah River National Laboratory), Michael Brown (Savannah River National Laboratory), Nicholas Spivey (Savannah River National Laboratory), Corey Hopper (Savannah River National Laboratory)
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