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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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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2022)
August 7–10, 2022
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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!
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Groups prod G7 to support nuclear for climate, security
A group of six organizations have issued a statement to world leaders currently gathered at the G7 summit in Germany that highlights nuclear energy’s strengths in addressing the current global challenges of environmental sustainability and energy security and urges additional support.
Technical Session
Tuesday, May 17, 2022|3:30–5:15PM EDT|Brighton I/II
Session Chair:
Ishita Trivedi
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Vefa N. Kucukboyaci
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The Virtual Test Bed (VTB) Repository: A Library of Multiphysics Reference Reactor Models Using NEAMS Tools
G. Giudicelli (INL), C. Permann (INL), D. Gaston (INL), B. Feng (ANL), A. Abou-Jaoude (INL)
Summary
Coupling Coarse-Mesh CFD with Fine-Mesh CFD for Modeling for Molten-Salt Reactors in the Virtual Test Bed (VTB)
M. Tano (INL), R. Freile (TAMU), J. Fang (ANL), A. Abou-Jaoude (INL), D. Shaver (ANL)
Coupled Monte Carlo and Thermal-Hydraulics Modeling of a Prismatic Gas Reactor Fuel Assembly Using Cardinal
A.J. Novak (ANL), D. Andrs (INL), P. Shriwise (ANL), D. Shaver (ANL), P.K. Romano (ANL), E. Merzari (Penn State), P. Keutelian (Radiant Industries)
Initial Study on Cross-Section Generation Requirements for a PBR Equilibrium Core
Javier Ortensi (INL), Paolo Balestra (INL)
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