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August 24–27, 2026
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Researchers demonstrate remote real-time adjustment of PUR-1 reactor
The remote, automatic, real-time adjustment of a research reactor’s power by a geographically distributed control system has been reported by researchers from Idaho National Laboratory, the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign, and Purdue University. The investigators first used an automatic adjustment “digital control loop” system to demonstrate remote adjustments of Purdue’s PUR-1 research reactor. They then applied a reinforcement learning model that simulates the interaction of physical forces inside the reactor, making the loop system more autonomous.
May 24, 2022|1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
Available to All Users
ANS is very excited to be hosting our first fully in-person national meeting in several years. The 2022 ANS Annual Meeting promises to bring exuberant discussions, participants, and events together in Anaheim June 12-16. In this special event, hear from organizers that have been hard at work planning and organizing the numerous sessions, events, and topical meetings that are being presented as a part of the Annual Meeting.
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