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Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
2023 ANS Annual Meeting
June 11–14, 2023
Indianapolis, IN|Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
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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NuScale, Accelerant ally to develop operator training program
NuScale Power has signed an agreement with training and consulting firm Accelerant Solutions for the development and implementation of a reactor operator training program, the Portland, Ore.–based small modular reactor developer announced on June 7.
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, June 14, 2023|10:00–11:45AM EDT|Marriott 7/8
Session Chair:
Steve Nesbit (LMNT Consulting)
People often ask, “what about the waste?” U.S. nuclear fuel cycle and waste policy has been stuck in “Groundhog Day” mode for 13 years. However, if one looks closely, there are small signs of life: advanced reactor developers and other companies engaging with NRC on licensing pathways for nuclear fuel recycling; commercial interest in deep borehole disposal; a looming license for a private interim storage facility in New Mexico; the U.S. Department of Energy’s well-funded program to explore consent-based siting of interim storage facilities; and ANS’s recently released report recommending a new generic standard for disposal of used fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Does activity equate to progress? Are we turning the corner? Join us to find out.
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