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Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls
Improving task performance, system reliability, system and personnel safety, efficiency, and effectiveness are the division's main objectives. Its major areas of interest include task design, procedures, training, instrument and control layout and placement, stress control, anthropometrics, psychological input, and motivation.
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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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Shipping bureau issues standards for floating nuclear plants
A comprehensive set of standards for floating nuclear power plants, Requirements for Nuclear Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications, has been released by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). According to the document, which is the first of its kind for floating power plants, the standards have been “developed for classification requirements specific to design, construction, and survey of vessels fitted with nuclear power systems whose generated power is transferred or distributed to onboard industrial or adjacent facilities.”
300 W. Station Square DrivePittsburgh, PA 15219Marriott.com/PITPS
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Hotel direction: 18.8 miles W
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Take 376 East to Exit 69C Turn right and continue for approximately one mile Turn right and follow sign for Route 51 North - McKees Rocks/West End Be in the right lane at the light At next T-intersection, turn right toward Carson Street The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left
Hotel direction: 12 miles SE
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