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Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
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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.
Hans W. Fricker
Nuclear Technology | Volume 28 | Number 3 | March 1976 | Pages 339-347
Technical Paper | Reactor | doi.org/10.13182/NT76-A31516
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The six identical steam generator units for the 300-MW(e) Thorium High-Temperature Reactor in Germany deliver both main and reheat steam at conditions similar to fossil-fired plants. Typical design characteristics are the once-through principle and the helical tube arrangement. Combining this with downhill boiling results in a simple design. Materials have been selected considering operation, fabrication, and conformity with codes of different countries. Some special manufacturing operations are the automated welding techniques, coiling and bending, forging, and the extensive quality control effort. The techniques developed can be applied to future plants without excessive modifications.