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Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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STEM event empowers next generation of women leaders in science
Nearly 60 eighth graders from schools across the central Savannah River area recently gathered at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center in Aiken, S.C., for the Savannah River Site’s “STEM Like a Girl—Introduce a Girl to Engineering and IT” event. This initiative is designed to inspire the next generation of female engineers and STEM leaders.
18th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Analysis (PSA 2023)
Technical Session|PSA Analyses: Methods and Applications
Monday, July 17, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EDT|300A
Session Chair:
Mihai A. Diaconeasa (NCSU)
Alternate Chair:
Man Cheol Kim (Chung-Ang University)
Session Organizer:
Askin Guler Yigitoglu (ORNL)
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Risk-Informed Analysis of the Application of Accident Tolerant Fuels in the SPAR-CSN Probabilistic Safety Assessment Model
1:00–1:25PM EDT
Sergio Courtin (Univ. Politécnica de Madrid), César Queral (Univ. Politécnica de Madrid), Alberto García-Herranz (Univ. Politécnica de Madrid), Jorge Sánchez Torrijos (Univ. Politécnica de Madrid), David Canal (Univ. Politécnica de Madrid), Julia Herrero-Otero (Univ. Politécnica de Madrid)
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A Pragmatic Approach in the Selection of a Tritium Computer Model for Accident Consequence Analysis
1:25–1:50PM EDT
Kevin R. O'Kula (Nuclear Safety Consultant)
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Synthesis of Insights Regarding Current PRA Technologies for Risk-Informed Decision Making
1:50–2:15PM EDT
Joy Shen (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Saman Marandi (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Michelle Bensi (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Mohammad Modarres (Univ. Maryland, College Park)
A Method for Determining Contributions from Advanced Risk Model Quantifications
2:15–2:40PM EDT
Nathan DeKett (GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy), Eric Jorgenson (GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy), Dennis Henneke (GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy)
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