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Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
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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 NCSD
Tuesday, November 14, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EST|Columbia 11
Session Chair:
Michael A. Fendler
Alternate Chair:
James S. Baker
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ANSI/ANS-8.3 Criteria and the use of Electronic Personal Detectors as a Criticality Accident Alarm System
1:00–1:20PM EST
James S. Baker (Spectra Tech), William Newmyer (21 Consulting Group)
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Considerations for the use of Electronic Personal Detectors as a Criticality Accident Alarm System
1:20–1:40PM EST
Assessment of the Need for a Criticality Accident Alarm System in the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility
1:40–2:00PM EST
William Newmyer (21 Consulting Group), James S. Baker (Spectra Tech)
Criticality Accident Alarm System Needs Assessment for Surplus Plutonium Disposition Project
2:00–2:20PM EST
Tracy E. Stover (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions), Marvin H. Barnett (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions)
Mobile Plutonium Processing Facility Criticality Accident Alarm System Need Assessment
2:20–2:40PM EST
Marcus D. Harris (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions), Steven J. Nathan (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions)
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