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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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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.
A. Razani, S. Yee, M. Nagel
Nuclear Technology | Volume 33 | Number 3 | May 1977 | Pages 264-274
Technical Paper | Fuel | doi.org/10.13182/NT77-A31788
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
For the design of control elements for a gas-cooled fast breeder reactor, accurate heat generation rates in the element must be known. The nuclear heating rates in all sections of the control element and the contribution of all radiation sources to the distribution of nuclear heating in the element are evaluated. The emphasis is placed on the direct neutron heating of the B4C control rod and on gamma-ray transport and energy deposition in the stainless-steel cladding and guide tube. The calculations include the helium and tritium production within the B4C control rod.
