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Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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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New laws offer nuclear industry incentives for existing power plant uprates
This year, the U.S. nuclear industry received a much-needed economic boost that could help preserve operating nuclear power plants and incentivize upgrades that extend their lifespan and power output.
Signed into law in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act offers production tax credits (PTCs) for existing nuclear power plants and either PTCs or investment tax credits (ITCs) for new carbon-free generation. These credits could make power uprates—increasing the maximum power level at which a commercial plant may operate—a much more appealing option for utilities.
C. L. Rosen, N. R. Chellew, H. M. Feder
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 6 | Number 6 | December 1959 | Pages 504-510
doi.org/10.13182/NSE59-A15510
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
Sessile drops of liquid uranium on five refractory oxide substrates were studied photographically. The volume expansion on melting (ca. 3%), the contact angles (135 ± 3° in each case) and the surface tension of the liquid (826 ± 10% dynes/cm.) were determined. The reactions of liquid uranium with alumina or magnesia proceed stoichiometrically to the expected products. The reactions with zirconia, thoria, and beryllia yield oxygen-deficient substrates and only small amounts of the corresponding metal in solution. The kinetics and reaction mechanism are discussed. Some effects of alloying on these phenomena are also noted.
