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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. Patriarca, S. D. Harkness, J. M. Duke, L. R. Cooper
Nuclear Technology | Volume 28 | Number 3 | March 1976 | Pages 516-536
Technical Paper | Reactor | doi.org/10.13182/NT76-A31531
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Extensive knowledge and acceptability of pertinent properties, wide fabrication experience, and code acceptance have led to selection of 2¼ Cr— 1 Mo steel for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant steam generators. Limitations of this alloy indicate that further development of high-strength ferritic steels containing 9 to 12% chromium and the high-nickel Alloy 800 could lead to superior materials, and programs to develop these materials have started. Combustion Engineering has surveyed the experience with the high-strength ferritic steels and prepared ingots of 26 selected compositions. Charpy V-notch tests and metallography have been used to characterize these alloys, and optimum welding rod compositions for these alloys are under development. Westinghouse-Tampa is undertaking a program to gain code acceptance of Alloy 800. A program has been set up to provide the information required for design and fabrication of reliable components. Progress has been made on characterization, the role of tertiary creep in failure, and the development of welding processes. The Heppenstall Company is demonstrating its process for manufacturing large high-quality ingots.