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Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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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.
C. F. Leitten, Jr., R. J. Beaver
Nuclear Technology | Volume 4 | Number 6 | June 1968 | Pages 399-417
Technical Paper and Note | doi.org/10.13182/NT68-A26366
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Recent technological advancements have stimulated interest in lanthanide compounds as neutron absorbers. Specific fabrication procedures were developed for incorporating chemically stable europium oxide in stainless steel base neutron absorbers. The irradiation of europium oxide -stainless steel base absorbers to neutron absorptions as high as 6 x I021/cm3 resulted in no deleterious effects. The excellent performance of the europium oxide-stainless steel combination in the control rods of the SM-1 and SM-1A reactors further demonstrated their potential in pressurized water reactors. Arc fusion was found superior to conventional high-temperature heat treating for the production of either bulk or dense dispersoids of the lanthanide oxides. Europium molybdate and titanate are attractive compounds that resist attack by water. In addition to its superior resistance to corrosion by water at high temperature, europium molybdate has a substantial europium density. However9 like europium oxide9 it is only compatible with stainless steels having low silicon contents. Europium titanate has a lower europium density but acceptable resistance to water and superior compatibility with conventional stainless steels.
