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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
2023 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 12–15, 2023
Washington, D.C.|Washington Hilton
Standards Program
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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Offshore nuclear power concept under development by BWXT and Crowley
BWX Technologies is teaming with Crowley, a global shipping and energy supply chain company, under a memorandum of understanding to develop a ship with an onboard microreactor that could deliver power to users on shore via buoyed power cables. The concept, announced by both companies on September 20, is envisioned as a zero-carbon energy option for defense and disaster needs.
Technical Session|Sponsored by ETWDD
Tuesday, June 14, 2022|3:15–5:00PM PDT|El Capitan A
Session Chair:
Andrew E. Thomas (INL)
Alternate Chair:
James E. Baciak
Session Organizer:
Lisa M. Marshall
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Non-Disruptive Change Management in a Digitized Nuclear World
Somayaji Ayalasomayajula (Nuclear Promise X), Krista Nicholson (Nuclear Promise X), Kshitij Ahuja (Nuclear Promise X), Lindsay Braithwaite (Nuclear Promise X)
Summary
Periodic Assessment with Improvement Feedback in Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering Programs
Stephen U. Egarievwe (Alabama A&M Univ.)
Presented by Drew Thomas (INL)
Assessment of Indoor Radon Levels and the Associated Risks in Selected Halls on the University of Ghana Campus
Aba Bentil Andam (Univ. Ghana), Irene Opoku-Ntim (Ghana Atomic Energy Commission), Barbara Aboagye (Univ. Ghana)
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