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Fuel Cycle & Waste Management
Devoted to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle including waste management, worldwide. Division specific areas of interest and involvement include uranium conversion and enrichment; fuel fabrication, management (in-core and ex-core) and recycle; transportation; safeguards; high-level, low-level and mixed waste management and disposal; public policy and program management; decontamination and decommissioning environmental restoration; and excess weapons materials disposition.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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El Salvador: Looking to nuclear
In 2022, El Salvador’s leadership decided to expand its modest, mostly hydro- and geothermal-based electricity system, which is supported by expensive imported natural gas and diesel generation. They chose to use advanced nuclear reactors, preferably fueled by thorium-based fuels, to power their civilian efforts. The choice of thorium was made to inform the world that the reactor program was for civilian purposes only, and so they chose a fuel that was plentiful, easy to source and work with, and not a proliferation risk.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by HFICD
Tuesday, November 14, 2023|3:15–5:00PM EST|Georgetown West
Session Chair:
Syed Bahauddin Alam (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Session Organizer:
Vivek Agarwal (Idaho National Lab)
The continued safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants (NPPs) is crucial for meeting the energy demands of a growing population while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As nuclear plants age, the management and modernization of critical assets become increasingly complex and vital. This complexity underscores the pressing need for innovative technologies that can address the unique challenges of nuclear plant asset management. Aligned with the DOE's mission to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges, this panel aims to explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-driven Digital Twin (DT) into Nuclear Plant Asset Management & Modernization. The focus will be on both technological advancements and the economic implications of these innovations while considering the aspects below: 1. Predictive Maintenance & Degradation Monitoring 2. Integration of Heterogeneous Data Sources and interpretability 3. Economic Optimization: Return on Investment 4. Compliance and Regulatory Considerations 5. Collaborative Strategies with DOE This panel aims to bridge the gap between technological innovation and practical implementation, offering a comprehensive view of how AI/ML/DT can revolutionize nuclear plant asset management. By fostering dialogue between industry experts, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders, we hope to set the stage for a new era of efficiency, safety, and economic viability in nuclear plant management.
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