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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.
P. Philbin, F. Senftle, D. Duffey, P. Wiggins, A. G. Evans
Nuclear Technology | Volume 12 | Number 4 | December 1971 | Pages 404-406
Technical Note | Material | doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30991
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A comparison is made of the experimental neutron capture background from 3 to l0 MeV of two 252Cf neutron sources, one encapsulated in stainless steel and one in Zircaloy-2. The background of the Zircaloy-2 source was significantly lower than for the stainless steel source above 6 MeV because of the absence of the high energy capture gamma peaks due to iron, chromium, and nickel. Below 5 MeV, the californium fission gamma rays are the major source of interference.
