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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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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NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
Technical Session|Sponsored by OPD
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|10:00–11:45AM CDT|State
Session Chair:
Hitesh Bindra (Purdue Univ.)
Alternate Chair:
Ahmed Abdelhameed (ANL)
Session Organizer:
William N. Mann
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The Safety Classification and Engineering Design Rule of the APR1000
10:00–10:20AM CDT
Jiyong Oh (KHNP), Wook-Cheol Seol (KHNP)
Paper
Core Operation Strategies for Soluble Boron-Free and Integral-Type Small Modular Reactor
10:20–10:40AM CDT
Daehee Hwang (Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.), Seo-jeong Lee (Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co.), Hwan-soo Lee (Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co.)
Altering Core Average Temperature with Steam Generator Inlet Temperature Control for SMR with Negative Moderator Temperature Coefficient
10:40–11:00AM CDT
Gyudong Kim (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), Takhyun Chun (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), Jeong I. Lee (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Impact of Chromium-Coated Cladding and Power Uprates on a BWR Station Blackout
11:00–11:20AM CDT
Charles F. Erickson (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Mohammad A. Allaf (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Juliana Pacheco Duarte (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
Assessing Computer-Based Procedures for Enhanced Operations at the NRIC DOME Test Bed
11:20–11:40AM CDT
Thomas Folk (Idaho National Laboratory - National Reactor Innovation Center), Thomas A. Ulrich (INL), Landon W. Hillyard (U.S. Navy), Peter Suyderhoud (INL), Bradley Tomer (INL)
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