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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo
August 8–11, 2021
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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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DOE puts $9.35 million toward high-energy-density plasma research
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science (DOE-SC) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on July 27 announced $9.35 million for 21 research projects in high-energy-density laboratory plasmas. High-energy-density (HED) plasma research, originally developed to support the U.S. nuclear weapons program, has applications in astrophysics, fusion power plant development, medicine, nuclear and particle physics, and radioisotope production.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by THD
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|11:00AM–12:45PM (12:00–1:45PM EDT)|Room 8
Session Chair:
W. David Pointer
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Igor A. Bolotnov
Staff Producer:
Jessie Vazquez (ANS)
As energy markets continue to evolve with stronger contributions from intermittent sources, the ability to execute changes in power production in response to changing electrical grid demand increases in value. While many early reactor concepts and demonstrations may have exhibited load-following feedback mechanisms, the thermodynamic optimization of contemporary systems and fuel-utilization optimization of contemporary cores make such maneuvers difficult. This panel session will discuss the challenges and opportunities in thermal hydraulics engineering related to the deployment of innovative solutions to enable load-follow in future energy markets.
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