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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
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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Virginia utility considers SMRs
Dominion Energy Virginia has issued a request for proposals from leading nuclear companies to study the feasibility of putting a small modular reactor at its North Anna nuclear power plant.
While the utility says it is not a commitment to build an SMR at the site, the RFP is “an important first step in evaluating the technology and the North Anna site to support Dominion Energy customers’ future energy needs consistent with the company’s most recent Integrated Resource Plan.”
William F. Brehm, Robert L. Simons
Nuclear Technology | Volume 95 | Number 2 | August 1991 | Pages 148-155
Technical Paper | Fission Reactor | doi.org/10.13182/NT91-A34552
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
Measurement of corrosion product radiation levels in the Fast Flux Test Facility heat transport system cells shows a buildup of just over 10 mrem/h in regions near the hot leg and >400 mrem/h near the cold leg. These levels are due to 54Mn only; mere traces of 60Co are observed. The basis for the model used to predict radiation level buildup is reviewed. The observed radiation levels and the predicted values are compared. Discrepancies and reasons for the discrepancies are noted and explained. Some possible changes in calculation methods to increase accuracy in future predictions are presented.
