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Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott 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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Smarter waste strategies: Helping deliver on the promise of advanced nuclear
At COP28, held in Dubai in 2023, a clear consensus emerged: Nuclear energy must be a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. With electricity demand projected to soar as we decarbonize not just power but also industry, transport, and heat, the case for new nuclear is compelling. More than 20 countries committed to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. In the United States alone, the Department of Energy forecasts that the country’s current nuclear capacity could more than triple, adding 200 GW of new nuclear to the existing 95 GW by mid-century.
Technical Session|Fission Surface Power/Nuclear Electric Propulsion
Thursday, May 9, 2024|10:00–11:40AM MDT|Sweeney B
Session Chair:
Scott Wilson
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
N. Dianne B. Ezell
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Armored Lightweight Heat Rejection Radiator for Lunar Surface Nuclear Reactor Power Systems
10:00–10:25AM MDT
Timothy M. Schriener (Univ. New Mexico), Mohamed S. El-Genk (Univ. New Mexico)
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Overview of Advanced Stirling Convertor Dual Convertor Controller Development and Testing at NASA Glenn Research Center
10:25–10:50AM MDT
Gina Dugala (NASA Glenn Research Center), Donguk Max Yang (NASA Glenn Research Center), Michael Casciani (HX5)
Interim Evaluation of State-of-the-Art Controllers for Low-Power Stirling Generators for Space Applications
10:50–11:15AM MDT
Donguk Max Yang (NASA Glenn Research Center), Christopher B. Barth (NASA Glenn Research Center), Michael Casciani (HX-5)
Characterization of a 50W Tuned Inductance Linear Alternator and Controller
11:15–11:40AM MDT
Luis A. Rodriguez (NASA Glenn Research Center), Michael R. Casciani (HX-5), Scott D. Wilson (NASA Glenn Research Center), Ronald J. Leibach (NASA Glenn Research Center), Matthew D. Stang (NASA Glenn Research Center)
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