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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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US, Korea sign MOU for nuclear cooperation
The U.S. departments of Energy and State have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Korea’s ministries of Trade, Industry and Energy and of Foreign Affairs for the two nations to partner on nuclear exports and cooperation.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by FCWMD
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|4:30–6:15PM EDT
Session Chair:
Sven O. Bader
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Christina Leggett
Staff Producer:
Mich Leana (ANS)
The Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division has hosted several "Closing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle" sessions as part of the ANS Grand Challenges Initiative that started in 2016. These sessions have focused on the use of large-scale commercial recycling (reprocessing + fuel fabrication) facilities (e.g., 1000 MTU/yr) that are considered very capital intensive and hence difficult to finance. A potentially more economical solution is to construct small modular reprocessing facilities that could be co-located with fuel fabrication facilities. Such facilities could also be constructed using additive manufacturing to further decrease costs. This panel session examines the feasibility, incentives, and potential drawbacks of using small modular recycling facilities to close the fuel cycle.
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