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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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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Bulletin article argues for more certainty in advanced reactor waste management
A recent Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists article cautions that uncertainty regarding the management of wastes generated by small and advanced reactors could drive up costs, making them uncompetitive with existing light water reactor technology.
Technical Session|Sponsored by MSTD
Monday, November 14, 2022|1:00–2:45PM MST|Kaibab
Session Chair:
Alexander W. Bataller
Alternate Chair:
Jake R. Quincey
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Further Development and Use of the Needle Probe
1:00–1:20PM MST
Ryan Ruth (Brigham Young Univ.), Brian Merritt (Brigham Young Univ.), Troy Munro (Brigham Young Univ.)
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Salt Impurity Effects on Structural Material Compatibility
1:20–1:40PM MST
B.A. Pint (ORNL), D. Sulejmanovic (ORNL)
Infiltration of Molten Fluoride Salts in Graphite: Effects on Reactor Operation and Waste Disposal
1:40–2:00PM MST
Lorenzo Vergari (Univ. California, Berkeley), Raluca O. Scarlat (Univ. California, Berkeley)
Electrochemical Characterization of Molten Salt Fuel Systems with Boron-Doped Diamond
2:00–2:20PM MST
Hannah K. Patenaude (Univ. Nevada, Las Vegas), Nastasija Damjanovic (Univ. Nevada, Las Vegas), Jason Rakos (Univ. Nevada, Las Vegas), Karen Gonzalez (Univ. Nevada, Las Vegas), Shirmir D. Branch (PNNL), Cory A. Rusinek (Univ. Nevada, Las Vegas)
Polarization Effect in Ternary Molten Salt Systems
2:20–2:40PM MST
Shao-Chun Lee (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Y Z (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
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