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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023)
February 6–9, 2023
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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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Belgium’s nuclear phase-out policy claims second victim
Unit 2 at Tihange, one of Belgium’s two nuclear power plants, was permanently disconnected from the grid late on the evening (local time) of January 31, operator Engie Electrabel has announced.
The 1,008-MWe pressurized water reactor is the second unit in Belgium’s nuclear reactor fleet to be retired in accordance with the country’s 20-year-old law mandating a gradual phase-out of nuclear power. The first Belgian unit to be retired, Doel-3, a 1,006-MWe PWR, was shut down on September 23, 2022. Remaining in operation are Doel-1, -2, and -4 and Tihange-1 and -3.
Technical Session
Thursday, May 19, 2022|3:30–5:15PM EDT|Brighton I/II
Session Chair:
Michael T. Wenner (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Alternate Chair:
William B.J. Marshall (ORNL)
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A Novel Approach Towards Criticality Safety of Assemblies with Missing Fuel Rods
Benjamin Dechenaux (IRSN)
Summary
State of the Art on Doppler Broadening: Modern Developments on the Fuel-Temperature Coefficient
David Friant (CEA), David Bernard (CEA), Patrick Blaise (CEA)
Importance of the Axial Burn-Up Modelling for Fuel Assembly Nozzles Activation Calculation
Mariya Brovchenko (IRSN), Nadege Kodratoff (IRSN)
APOLLO3(R) Calculation of BWR Fuel Assembly of a Burn-Up Credit Criticality Benchmark
Arthur Le Bars (CEA), Daniele Tomatis (CEA), Igor Zmijarevic (CEA)
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