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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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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TEPCO releases initial analysis of Fukushima-2 fuel debris sample
Tokyo Electric Power Company has released the results of its initial analysis of a sample of nuclear fuel debris from Unit 2 of Japan’s damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The sample, which measured around 5mm by 4mm and totaled 0.187 grams, was taken from the floor of the reactor pedestal during a second trial removal of fuel debris conducted in April.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is a Technical Support Organization as well as a multidisciplinary Research and Technology Organization working for the nuclear industry and regulators internationally. Our relevant offerings at NPIC & HMIT and PSA include Apros, FinPSA, Human Factors Engineering, and I&C Model checking.
https://www.vttresearch.com/en/news-and-ideas/npichmit-2023
