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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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World Bank, IAEA partner to fund nuclear energy
The World Bank and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement last week to cooperate on the construction and financing of advanced nuclear projects in developing countries, marking the first partnership since the bank ended its ban on funding for nuclear energy projects.
Technical Session
Thursday, May 12, 2022|10:00AM–12:00PM EDT|Calypso
Session Chair:
Ron Litchford (NASA)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
John Scott (NASA)
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Nuclear Electric Propulsion Modular Power Conversion Model
Dennis Nikitaev (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Corey D. Smith (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Matthew Duchek (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Christopher Harnack (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), William Machemer (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Emanuel Grella (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
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SPEAR Probe: Advanced Thermoelectric Power Generation for Nuclear Electric Space Propulsion
Troy Howe (Howe Industries), Steve D. Howe (Howe Industries), Jack Miller (Howe Industries), Nathan Blaylock (Howe Industries), Brianna Clements (Howe Industries)
Brayton Cycle Power Conversion Model for MW-Class Nuclear Electric Propulsion Mars Missions
Christopher Harnack (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), William Machemer (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Matthew Duchek (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Emanuel Grella (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Dennis Nikitaev (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Corey D. Smith (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
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