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Division Spotlight
Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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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NRC issues Palisades’ draft environmental review, seeks public comment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments until March 3 on its environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, where Holtec hopes to restart operations by the end of 2025.
Advances in Thermal Hydraulics (ATH 2024)
Technical Session|Panel
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Coral A
Session Chair:
Steve Bajorek (NRC)
Alternate Chair:
Jun Liao (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Session Organizers:
Jun Liao (WEC)
Bao-wen Yang (Delta Energy)
In the development of small modular reactors, the scaling analysis and PIRT development are essential for the safety of these innovative reactors. This panel brings together thermal hydraulics experts to share the recent progress on scaling analysis of small modular reactors. The panel topics include the design of integral effects test facility and separate effects test facility, scaling method, scaling application, phenomena identification, etc.
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