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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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Securing the advanced reactor fleet
Physical protection accounts for a significant portion of a nuclear power plant’s operational costs. As the U.S. moves toward smaller and safer advanced reactors, similar protection strategies could prove cost prohibitive. For tomorrow’s small modular reactors and microreactors, security costs must remain appropriate to the size of the reactor for economical operation.
Technical Session|Fission Surface Power/Nuclear Electric Propulsion
Tuesday, May 7, 2024|10:00–11:40AM MDT|Sweeney B
Session Chair:
Andrew Zillmer
Alternate Chair:
Aditya Shivprasad
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Fusion Propulsion Constraints Required by Robust Exoplanet Exploration
10:00–10:25AM MDT
Gerald P. Jackson (Hbar Technologies)
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Feasibility Study of Micro Molten Salt Metal Reactor (MSMR) for Lunar Base Application
10:25–10:50AM MDT
Jaehyun Ryu (KAIST), Eunhyug Lee (KAIST), Yonghee Kim (KAIST)
Development of a Digital Twin of the USNC Pylon System
10:50–11:15AM MDT
Z.G. Tucker (Oregon State), T.S. Palmer (Oregon State)
Preliminary Design and Neutronic Feasibility Study of Reactor Cores Using LEU for Space Nuclear Technology
11:15–11:40AM MDT
Sung Hoon Choi (KAERI), Chan Soo Kim (KAERI)
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