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Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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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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Constellation seeks rezone for property adjacent to Illinois plant
While no development details have been released, Constellation is asking to rezone 658.8 acres of land it owns around the Byron nuclear plant in Illinois for possible long-term use.
Pamela M. Torres-Jiménez (Old Dominion Univ)
Proceedings | 2018 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 2018) | Charlotte, NC, April 8-11, 2018 | Pages 931-934
Nuclear power plants in the United States are closing at an unexpected rate, thus reducing the size of the nuclear power industry which was expected to grow as part of the so-called “nuclear renaissance.” Since growth is becoming more of a wish than a reality, another subsistence strategy for nuclear power is license renewal. Along with plant closures comes a reduction in knowledgeable and experienced professionals, especially those that possess the unique expertise related to engineering design projects. This paper records a literature review performed to evaluate the state of knowledge retention issues and strategies within the nuclear industry, identify those initiatives taking place to improve the engineering design process and assess how these contribute to the license renewal process.