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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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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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OECD NEA offers survey for young people
The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency’s Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology, and Policy has developed the Nuclear Workforce Survey to explore how and why individuals decide to join the nuclear field and how their experiences impact decisions to stay or leave.
Technical Session|Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification
Wednesday, August 23, 2023|10:45AM–12:25PM EDT|Embassy
Session Chair:
Lucia Rueda (ENGIE)
Alternate Chair:
Yue Jin
Session Organizer:
Joshua Kaizer
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Validation of the Thermal-Hydraulic Models in COBRA-TF Based on the NRC/PSU RBHT Benchmark
10:45–11:05AM EDT
Yue Jin (Univ. Missouri), Fan-Bill Cheung (Penn State), Stephen M. Bajorek (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), Kirk Tien (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), Chris L. Hoxie (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
Paper
Validation of VIPRE-W/MEFISTO-T Subchannel Analysis Code for Void Fraction Predictions in Modern BWR Fuel Assemblies
11:05–11:25AM EDT
Jean-Marie Le Corre (Westinghouse Electric Sweden)
Uncertainty Analysis and Sensitivity Study on RBHT Blind Tests with Subchannel Code CTF
11:25–11:45AM EDT
Lucia Rueda-Villegas (Tractebel ENGIE), Adrien Dethioux (Tractebel ENGIE), Christophe Schneidesch (Tractebel ENGIE), Jinzhao Zhang (Tractebel ENGIE)
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Assessment and Testing of CTF for LOCA Reflood Conditions
11:45AM–12:05PM EDT
R. Salko (ORNL), A. Wysocki (ORNL), B. Hizoum (ORNL), N. Capps (ORNL)
Application of CTF Subchannel Code for BWR Reload Licensing Analysis Support
12:05–12:25PM EDT
K. Nikitin (Paul Scherrer Institute), B. Arnold (Paul Scherrer Institute), I. Clifford (Paul Scherrer Institute), H. Ferroukhi (Paul Scherrer Institute)
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