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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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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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Japanese researchers test detection devices at West Valley
Two research scientists from Japan’s Kyoto University and Kochi University of Technology visited the West Valley Demonstration Project in western New York state earlier this fall to test their novel radiation detectors, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management announced on November 19.
International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference
Technical Session
Thursday, November 17, 2022|10:00–11:45AM MST|Lantana
Session Chair:
Eric Guiltinan (LANL)
Alternate Chair:
Matthew Paul (Sandia)
Session Organizer:
Emily R. Stein
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Advancements in High-Performance Multi-Physics Simulation Capabilities for the Geologic Disposal Safety Assessment Framework
10:00–10:20AM MST
Michael Nole (Sandia), David Fukuyama (Sandia), Rosie Leone (Sandia), Heeho Park (Sandia), Matthew Paul (Sandia), Alex Salazar (Sandia)
Paper
Development of a Fully Implicit Flow and Solute Transport Model in PFLOTRAN
10:20–10:40AM MST
David Fukuyama (Sandia), Michael Nole (Sandia)
Characteristics of a Steel/Clay Model System Under Repository Conditions
10:40–11:00AM MST
Margit Fabian (Centre for Energy Research), Istvan Tolnai (Centre for Energy Research), Otto Czompoly (Centre for Energy Research), Janos Osan (Centre for Energy Research), Elod Laszlo Aradi (Eötvös Loránd Univ.)
Model Development of Coupled THMC Processes for a Geological Repository at Higher Temperature Region
11:00–11:20AM MST
Yusaku Takubo (Nuclear Waste Mgmt. Org. Japan), Yusuke Takayama (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Andres Idiart (AMPHOS 21 Consulting), Tatsuya Tanaka (Obayashi Corp.), Keisuke Ishida (Nuclear Waste Mgmt. Org. Japan), Kiyoshi Fujisaki (Nuclear Waste Mgmt. Org. Japan)
Model Development for THM Simulations of a Full-Scale Heater Emplacement in Opalinus Clay
11:20–11:40AM MST
Teklu Hadgu (Sandia), Thomas Dewers (Sandia), Edward Matteo (Sandia)
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