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Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
October 31–November 4, 2027
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
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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Disney World should have gone nuclear
There is extra significance to the American Nuclear Society holding its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, this past week. That’s because in 1967, the state of Florida passed a law allowing Disney World to build a nuclear power plant.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NISD
Tuesday, November 17, 2020|12:00–2:10PM EST
Session Chair:
Matthew Bucknor (ANL)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
David S. Grabaskas
Staff Producer:
John Fabian (American Nuclear Society)
Panel to discuss the current VTR safety strategy and how it is being implemented among various analysis/design groups including the VTR Safety Analysis, Safety Basis, PRA, and Experiment teams. Presentations from panelists will be followed by an open Q&A session with the audience.
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