ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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!
Latest Magazine Issues
Apr 2024
Jan 2024
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
June 2024
Nuclear Technology
May 2024
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
NRC wants input on Hermes 2 test reactor construction permit
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking input on its draft environmental assessment and draft finding of no significant impact for Kairos Power’s application to build the Hermes 2 test reactor facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
We are a team of researchers and engineers who aim to develop innovative technologies for various sectors of the energy industry. Our solutions address the needs of a new generation of energy production, storage, and transportation, with a focus on emerging materials and technologies. We have expertise in areas such as SMRs, ATF, thermal-hydraulic measurements, high temperature and other challenging techniques, modeling and simulations, multiphase flow modeling/benchmarking, unique simulation heater rods for diverse testing and experiments, and high-performance spacer design, modeling, testing, and qualification for SMR, fast reactor, ATF, and other advance fuel designs. We are committed to creating safe and sustainable energy for the future.
https://gdesgroup.com/index.html