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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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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Li Wu, Jian Xiao, Hong Chen, Jia Li, Songzhi Jiang, Tongmin Wang
Nuclear Technology | Volume 188 | Number 1 | October 2014 | Pages 78-82
Technical Paper | Thermal Hydraulics | doi.org/10.13182/NT13-127
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
Main steam isolation valves are used in nuclear steam supply systems. Their sole function is to close, in the improbable event of a rupture in the steam piping. Computational analysis of the valve enables the study of system responses that are otherwise difficult to obtain. In this paper, transient behavior during the valve closing was simulated by static analysis with five typical runs of valve openings. One-way fluid-structure coupling simulations were conducted to investigate the flow patterns and to estimate the deformation and stress of the valve. Results show that the main pressure drop of flow occurs in the throat path. All the deformation and stress of the valve are within allowed limits to ensure safety.