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Mathematics & Computation
Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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.
International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference
Technical Session
Tuesday, November 15, 2022|3:15–5:00PM MST|Noble
Session Chair:
Milos Atz (ANL)
Alternate Chair:
Christina Leggett (Booz Allen Hamilton)
Session Organizer:
Brady D. Hanson
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Effects of LEU+ and HBU Fuel on PWR Decay Heat and Radiation Source Term
3:15–3:35PM MST
Nicholas Kucinski (ORNL), Peter Stefanovic (ORNL), Justin Clarity (PNNL), William Wieselquist (ORNL)
Paper
Graphite Life-Cycle Cost Model for HTGRs
3:35–3:55PM MST
Isabel Naranjo De Candido (MIT), Koroush Shirvan (MIT)
Recent Advancements in SFP Criticality for Existing LWR Fuels and Roadmap for Advanced LWR Fuels
3:55–4:15PM MST
Hatice Akkurt (EPRI), Robert Hall (EPRI)
Criticality and Decay Heat Analysis of Spent Nuclear Fuel from Molten Salt Reactors
4:15–4:35PM MST
Semin Joo (KAIST)
Presented by Robby Joseph (INL)
A Sociotechnical Readiness Level Framework for the Development of Advanced Nuclear Technologies
4:35–4:55PM MST
Aditi Verma (Univ. Michigan), Todd Allen (Univ. Michigan)
Fast Reactor Recycling of Slightly Used Nuclear Fuel (SUNF)
4:55–5:15PM MST
Steven Curtis (Readiness Resource)
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