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ORNL–General Atomics partnership on ceramic matrix composites
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) with the objective of working together on advanced ceramic matrix composite materials for applications in extreme environments. Materials that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and mechanical stress are required in aerospace, defense, energy, and other sectors.
According to the agreement, the San Diego–based GA-EMS will use resources from ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to develop “scalable, efficient manufacturing techniques for extreme environment materials including precursors, fibers, composites, and coatings utilized in carbon/carbon (C/C), carbon/silicon carbide (C/SiC), and SiC/SiC composite systems.”
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NISD
Monday, June 14, 2021|3:15–5:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
David S. Grabaskas
Alternate Chair:
Matthew R. Denman
Session Organizer:
Andrew J. Clark
Staff Producer:
Julie Bry (ANS)
The ANSI/ASME/ANS "Probabilistic Risk Assessment Standard for Advanced Non-Light Water Reactor Nuclear Power Plants" was approved and published January 28, 2021. The development of the Non-LWR PRA Standard encountered many technical issues that the working group overcame, such as: database development for the 1,500+ requirements; combining PRA elements from multiple PRA standards into one comprehensive PRA standard; formation of absolute importance measures and screening criteria; and appropriate language to allow PRA applications over the entire design/operation life cycle. This panel will discuss these technical issues and the lessons learned from the development of the Non-LWR PRA Standard.
Karl Fleming
KMF
Matthew Denman
Kairos Power LLC
Hanh Phan
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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