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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.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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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X-energy, Dow apply to build an advanced reactor project in Texas
Dow and X-energy announced today that they have submitted a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas. The project could begin construction later this decade, but only if Dow confirms “the ability to deliver the project while achieving its financial return targets.”
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|10:00–11:45AM EST|Crystal B
Session Chair:
Lauren Hughes (Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center)
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For decades, the United States has utilized a once through fuel cycle for its nuclear reactor fleet despite several US companies exploring spent nuclear fuel reprocessing, licensing reprocessing plant designs with the Atomic Energy Commission, and beginning construction of commercial facilities. Today, there is growing interest in reconsidering the future of the nuclear fuel cycle. What economic, regulatory, legal, and policy considerations should be considered? The expert panelists will discuss used nuclear fuel recycling, innovations in recycling technologies, the drivers associated with future advanced nuclear technology as well as existing, and assess the challenges and opportunities of recycling used nuclear fuel.
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