Thermal hydraulics highlights of 2023

March 13, 2024, 12:00PMANS News

The American Nuclear Society’s Thermal Hydraulics Division is hosting a virtual event on Friday, March 15, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (ET), where experts will discuss some of the most impactful work in thermal hydraulics in 2023.

The no-cost event is open to all, but registration is required. Send in your questions now.

About: The nuclear industry has seen a consistent increase during the past few years in the design and development of small modular and microreactors, computational capability, and international collaboration.

ANS's leaders in nuclear thermal hydraulics have been at the forefront of these efforts. The webinar will feature discussion of some of the most impactful work from last year that is contributing to the international nuclear thermal hydraulic stage.

Participants:

  • Marilyn Delgado (moderator), mechanical system design engineer, BWX Technologies
  • April Novak, assistant professor, University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign
  • Xu Wu, assistant professor, North Carolina State University
  • Kevin Zwijsen, research consultant, Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group

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