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Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
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2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
October 31–November 4, 2027
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
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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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Texas-based WCS chosen to manage U.S.-generated mercury
A five-year, $17.8 million contract has been awarded to Waste Control Specialists for the long-term management and storage of elemental mercury, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management announced on November 21.
Thomas J. Dolan
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 61 | Number 3 | April 2012 | Pages 240-247
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST12-A13537
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
Injection of lithium deuteride or lithium tritide pellets into fusion devices could simultaneously provide partial deep-penetration fueling of the core plasma and replenishing of the lithium wall/divertor coating. The main problems are possible impurity accumulation and undesirable effects of lithium films on windows, mirrors, and insulators. The potential benefits include better pellet manufacture, acceleration, transmission, penetration, and good lithium wall/divertor coating.
