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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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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.
R. G. Hickman
Nuclear Technology | Volume 21 | Number 1 | January 1974 | Pages 39-49
Technical Paper | Material | doi.org/10.13182/NT74-A31378
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Several related problems involving the recovery of tritium from the breeding blanket in fusion power reactors are considered. They include the use of stagnant lithium blankets, the use of lithium as a regenerable getter pump, and the use of breeder materials that are lithium inter-metallic alloys. Transient tritium recovery rates during startup are also estimated. Keeping the tritium inventory low and providing an economical recovery cycle are conflicting goals. These topics may provide a scheme by which both might be accomplished.