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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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.
Technical Session|Sponsored by IRD
Wednesday, November 18, 2020|12:00–2:10PM EST
Session Chair:
John Stillman (ANL)
Alternate Chair:
Cezary Bojanowski (ANL)
Session Organizers:
Erik Wilson (ANL)
Lin-Wen Hu
Track Organizer:
Staff Producer:
Rick Michal (American Nuclear Society)
This session will begin immediately after the conclusion of the session on New and Innovative Developments at the Research Reactors and Nuclear Science Programs. Papers for Progress on High-density LEU Fuel Development and Reactor Conversion-V will begin at approximately 12:10 PM CST.
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Thermal Analysis of Decay Heat Removal from a University of Missouri Research Reactor Discharged Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Element
Dhongik S. Yoon (ANL), John A. Stillman (Argonne National Laboratory), Earl E. Feldman (Argonne National Laboratory), Erik H. Wilson (Argonne National Laboratory), Wilson Cowherd (ANL), Les P. Foyto (University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor), Kiratadas Kutikkad (University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor), Nickie J. Peters (University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor)
Paper
Formulas for Hot Channel Factors for Channels with Forced Flow
Jeremy R. Licht (Argonne National Laboratory), Mohammad Kalimullah (Argonne National Laboratory, Building 208, Room C150, Argonne, IL 60439), E. E. Feldman (Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439)
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