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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
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.
Technical Session|Sponsored by FCWMD
Wednesday, November 15, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EST|Fairchild East/West
Session Chair:
Junghyun Bae
Alternate Chair:
Leah Squires
Session Organizer:
Sven O. Bader
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A Comparison of As-Loaded Dose Calculations to Measured Dose Rates
1:00–1:20PM EST
Justin Clarity (PNNL), Steve Maheras (PNNL), Veronica Wilson (PNNL), Kaushik Banerjee (PNNL), Paul Miller (PNNL)
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A Regulatory Approach to Nuclear Reactor Transportation
1:20–1:40PM EST
Jonathon D. Wheelwright (Univ. Idaho), R. A. Borrelli (Univ. Idaho)
Unlocking Radioisotope Power System Markets via a Robust Supply Chain
1:40–2:00PM EST
P.S. Snouffer (Zeno Power Systems), H.S. Desai (Zeno Power Systems), J.R. Matthews (Zeno Power Systems)
Rapid Photochemical Reduction for U(VI)/Pu(IV) Conditioning in MOx Fuel Production
2:00–2:20PM EST
M. Bromley (Lancaster Univ.), C. Boxall (Lancaster Univ.), R. Taylor (National Nuclear Laboratory), M. Sarsfield (National Nuclear Laboratory)
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