Thermal-hydraulics Issues and Opportunities of Non-traditional Uses of Nuclear Energy

This panel session discussed thermal-hydraulics issues and opportunities associated with innovative and unconventional applications of nuclear energy, extending beyond traditional power generation. Nuclear technologies are increasingly being considered for diverse fields such as medicine, environmental sustainability, space exploration, and decarbonization of industrial processes. This session will showcase how nuclear technology can address some of these pressing challenges and illuminate associated issues and opportunities for thermal-hydraulics research. Experts from academia, industry, and government will share their insights, research, and experiences.