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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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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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Technical Session|Sponsored by NNPD
Wednesday, November 16, 2022|3:15–5:00PM MST|Bougainvillea
Session Chair:
C. E. (Gene) Carpenter, Jr.
Alternate Chair:
James W. Behrens
Session Organizer:
Stefani Buster
Three summaries will be presented in this Technology and Policy Advancements in Nuclear Nonproliferation session and then the Fusion session will follow immediately. Three additional summaries will be presented in the Fusion session.
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A Method for Semi-Automated Point Cloud to Watertight Mesh Conversion for Rapid MCNP Input File Generation of Indoor Scenes
3:15–3:35PM MST
Christopher Greulich (ORNL), Mathew Swinney (ORNL), Daniel E. Archer (ORNL), Mark S. Bandstra (LBNL), Marco Salathe (LBNL), Brian J. Quiter (LBNL)
Paper
Optimization of a Dynamic Single Bubbler in Immiscible Fluids for Nuclear Safeguards Applications
3:35–3:55PM MST
Ammon N. Williams (INL), Tae-Sic Yoo (INL), Anthony Bessler (INL)
Comparative Effects of Radiation Sterilization Modality on Medical PVC Tubing
3:55–4:15PM MST
Leonard S. Fifield (PNNL), Donghui Li (PNNL)
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