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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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BWXT will scout potential TRISO fuel production sites in Wyoming
BWX Technologies Inc. announced today that its Advanced Technologies subsidiary has signed a cooperation agreement with the state of Wyoming to evaluate locations and requirements for siting a potential new TRISO nuclear fuel fabrication facility in the state.
W. L. Bunch
Nuclear Technology | Volume 1 | Number 3 | June 1965 | Pages 259-266
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NT65-A20511
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Regenerating detectors incorporate fertile material along with fissile material to sustain the sensitivity of neutron monitors located in high-flux environments. A mathematical model for optimizing the initial composition of the regenerating material was formulated and programed. An experimental evaluation, based on mass-spectrometer determinations of the change in isotopic composition as a function of neutron exposure, was completed using plutonium isotopes. The agreement between experiment and calculations is within uncertainty introduced by basic cross-section data.