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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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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Nuclear Science and Engineering
June 2024
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
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Retrieval of nuclear waste canisters from a borehole
Borehole disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and high-level waste (HLW) uses off-the-shelf directional drilling technology developed and commercialized by the oil and gas sectors. It is a technology that has been gaining traction in recent years in the nuclear industry. Disposal can be done in one or more boreholes (including an array) drilled into suitable sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic host rocks. Waste is encapsulated in specialized corrosion-resistant canisters, which are placed end to end in disposal sections of relatively small-diameter boreholes that have been cased and fluid-filled. After emplacement, the vertical access hole is plugged and backfilled as an engineered barrier.
The American Nuclear Society offers a variety of membership categories and options to meet your needs depending on where you are in your career. Memberships are available for both individuals and organizations.
Professional membership in the American Nuclear Society is open to anyone who has studied, worked, or is interested in the nuclear or related fields. We welcome professionals at all stages of their careers -- recent graduates and young members, established professionals, and those who have retired from full- time work. Our membership consists of individuals from all walks of life, including engineers, doctors, students, educators, scientists, soldiers, advocates, suppliers, government employees, and many others.
Student membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time in school, as well as high school students. Postgraduates and individuals employed full-time while pursuing a PhD do not qualify for Student membership and are asked to join as a Professional member (see above).
For a one-time fee, members can retain their ANS membership for life. Lifetime members will be sent a yearly statement to update address and membership information, order publications, and to make voluntary contributions to become an ANS Champion or to donate to the scholarship, local and student section strategic, and public outreach initiative funds.
Add $99 yearly overseas postage for printed copies of Nuclear News/Radwaste Solutions magazines for members outside U.S., Canada or Mexico.
Organizations and corporations which perform work within the nuclear field are eligible for Organization membership. Benefits for your organization include discounted exhibit booth space at the ANS Utility Working Conference and the ANS Winter Meeting; online subscription access for your employees (managed through an IP range); access to Standards released during your membership year; and a 20% discount on job postings on the ANS Career Finder (job board).
Interested in learning more about an Organization membership? View the Organization Membership page for more details or email organization@ans.org.
When submitting an application for membership, all members have the opportunity to subscribe to additional scientific publications at a members-only discounted rate. Subscriptions are for an annual term, expiring one year from the time of purchase.
Nuclear Technology Journal *
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Nuclear Science and Engineering Journal*
Fusion Science and Technology Journal*
Transactions (online only)
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Nuclear Standard News (online only)
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American Nuclear Society member dues are not used for contributions to political parties or candidates or for independent expenditures on behalf of parties or candidates. Less than 1/10 of 1.0% (or 0.1%) of dues money goes to lobbying efforts. In the case of someone at the $195 dues level, this would be approximately 19 cents.
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