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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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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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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.
D. W. Leiby, C. F. Poor, C. T. Hayner
Nuclear Technology | Volume 3 | Number 9 | September 1967 | Pages 526-531
Technical Paper and Note | doi.org/10.13182/NT67-A27933
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
Since the initial startup of Hanford's 800 MW(e) N Reactor, a number of digital computer applications have been implemented to assist in the maintenance and operation of the reactor complex. Two information systems were developed: one for storing reactor operating data and fuel-element charge-discharge information, and the other for keeping detailed records on equipment maintenance and associated costs. Both off-line and on-line computer codes have been written for calculating reactor operating limits and reactor parameters not measured directly. This use of an on-line computer for the calculation of process control parameters in conjunction with a large general-purpose computer to maintain reactor information systems has been demonstrated as an effective means of administering reactor process limits and reducing vast amounts of operational and inventory data into acceptable formats.