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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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ARPA-E announces $40 million to develop transmutation technologies for UNF
The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) announced $40 million in funding to develop cutting-edge technologies to enable the transmutation of used nuclear fuel into less-radioactive substances. According to ARPA-E, the new initiative addresses one of the agency’s core goals as outlined by Congress: to provide transformative solutions to improve the management, cleanup, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.
Technical Session|Sponsored by FED
Monday, November 13, 2023|3:15–5:00PM EST|Georgetown West
Session Chair:
Paul W. Humrickhouse
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Monica Gehrig
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Simulation of Gas Dynamics in the Chamber of Inertial Fusion Energy Systems Using State-of-the-Art Numerical Libraries
3:15–3:35PM EST
Nahom Habtemariam (TAMU), Carlo Fiorina (TAMU), Susana Reyes (Xcimer Energy), Sebastian Schunert (INL)
Paper
Efficient and Accurate Neutronics Simulation for Nuclear Fusion Devices: A CAD-Based Approach
3:35–3:55PM EST
Austin Carter (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Amanda Johnson (MPR Assoc.), Megan Wart (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Ryanne Kennedy (MPR Assoc.)
Implementation of Temperature-Dependent Cross Sections for Fusion Reactor Flux and Heat Deposition Analysis
3:55–4:15PM EST
Jackson Stanley (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Austin Carter (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Megan Wart (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Ryanne Kennedy (MPR Assoc.)
Deterministic Neutronic Analysis of a Deep Shield with Penetrations
4:15–4:35PM EST
Michael Saitta (MPR Assoc.), Andrea A. Saltos (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Ryanne Kennedy (MPR Assoc.)
Benchmark of the FNS Skyshine Experiment Using the Attila Deterministic Solver
4:35–4:55PM EST
Andrea A. Saltos (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Andrew Cooper (Silver Fir Software), Dominic Napolitano (Commonwealth Fusion Systems)
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