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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.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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Article considers incorporation of AI into nuclear power plant operations
The potential application of artificial intelligence to the operation of nuclear power plants is explored in an article published in late December in the Washington Examiner. The article, written by energy and environment reporter Callie Patteson, presents the views of a number of experts, including Yavuz Arik, a strategic energy consultant.
K. Venugopal Chetty, P. M. Mapara, A. G. Godbole, Rajendra Swarup
Nuclear Technology | Volume 127 | Number 2 | August 1999 | Pages 233-237
Technical Note | Reprocessing | doi.org/10.13182/NT99-A2998
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
An electrocatalyzed process has been described for the dissolution of plutonium from the contaminated neoprene gauntlets used during the fabrication of plutonium-bearing fuels. Agents Ag(II) and Ce(IV) were used as catalysts. The results indicated that it was possible to leach out plutonium satisfactorily from such contaminated neoprene gauntlets. The problems involved in processing with Ag(II) and the limitations of the process are also discussed. Further, plutonium was separated from the leached solution by solvent extraction using di-2-ethylhexyl phosphoric acid as the extractant.
