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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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Beyond conventional boundaries: Innovative construction technologies pave the way for advanced reactor deployment
In a bid to tackle the primary obstacle in nuclear deployment—construction costs—those in industry and government are moving away from traditional methods and embracing innovative construction technologies.
ThePacific Nuclear Council is comprised of 14 member organizations -- professional nuclear societies and associations from nations around the Pacific Rim.
One of the principal functions of the Council is to locate and organize the series of biennial Pacific Basin Nuclear Conferences. In addition, the Council's current activities focus on Radioactive Waste Management, Nuclear Standards, Public Information and Outreach, as well as on Advanced Reactor Systems.
President is Kamal Verma, M.Sc. ME, P.Eng., Vice President, CANDU 6 Fleet Engineering Program.
The International Nuclear Societies Council is a global organization of nuclear societies whose membership represents more than 80,000 nuclear professionals. INSC acts as a global forum for nuclear societies to discuss common aims and goals.
The present Chairman is Fernando Naredo, Secretary General, European Nuclear Society.
The International Nuclear Energy Academy (INEA) is comprised of prominent senior people having experience and knowledge in the nuclear energy field. The INEA desires to have a wide representation of members from many countries. The purpose of the INEA is to conduct studies, discussions, and develop recommendations for the international nuclear community on generic issues relevant to nuclear energy matters.
The present Chairman is John Luxat of McMaster University in Dundas, Ontario, Canada.
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