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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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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
Standards Program
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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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.
Gary J. Dau
Nuclear Technology | Volume 40 | Number 2 | September 1978 | Pages 122-128
Technical Paper | Tutorial Materials/Design Interaction in Nuclear System / Education | doi.org/10.13182/NT78-A26708
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Section XI, “Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components,” of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code contains the requirements for inservice inspection (ISI) of commercial nuclear reactors. This inspection code covers ISI of nuclear vessels, piping, pumps, valves, and their supports; it also includes inservice testing of pumps and valves for assessing operational readiness. Experience indicates that greater efficiency and reliability would result if ISI requirements were factored in earlier in the product development cycle, particularly in the design and fabrication stages. Furthermore, strong motivational factors exist from the plant owners’ viewpoint to encourage awareness of ISI requirements.