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Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
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.
Donald G. Jacobs
Nuclear Technology | Volume 24 | Number 3 | December 1974 | Pages 300-304
Technical Paper | Radioactive Waste | doi.org/10.13182/NT74-A31490
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The International Atomic Energy Agency was established in 1957 to serve as the agency of the United Nations responsible for international activities concerned with the peaceful uses of atomic energy. The agency was established to promote the development of peaceful uses of atomic energy and dissemination of information from those member states having well-developed programs to those just embarking upon such programs. The prevention of pollution of the seas from the discharge of radioactive waste was recognized early as a problem concerning international co-operation. From its inception the agency has devoted considerable effort toward this problem. The recent worldwide interest in preservation of environmental quality has led the agency to broaden its waste management program to include consideration of all environmental impacts associated with nuclear power, regardless of whether they are unique to nuclear power. Also, an increasing amount of attention is being given currently to the problems associated with the management of high-level and alpha-bearing radioactive wastes; the combination of the high potential hazard and the long containment time required make this problem of international concern. The international concern for these two problem areas has led to an increased scope of activities in the agency’s waste management program.