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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
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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Taking shape: Fusion energy ecosystems built with public-private partnerships
It’s possible to describe fusion in simple terms: heat and squeeze small atoms to get abundant clean energy. But there’s nothing simple about getting fusion ready for the grid.
Private developers, national lab and university researchers, suppliers, and end users working toward that goal are developing a range of complex technologies to reach fusion temperatures and pressures, confounded by science and technology gaps linked to plasma behavior; materials, diagnostics, and electronics for extreme environments; fuel cycle sustainability; and economics.
Plenary Session
Thursday, April 8, 2021|9:45–11:00AM EDT
Session Chair:
Ishita Trivedi (NC State Univ.)
Session Producers:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
Alternate Chair:
You are invited to an exciting plenary session at the annual Virtual ANS Student Conference 2021 (April 8th, 2021) as we ENLGITEN young generation with nuclear science and technology. Join us to hear more about the current outlook on nuclear by key members of the community. Panelists will discuss the future of nuclear energy in the private and public sectors while looking at innovation in nuclear.
WELCOME INTRODUCTION BY:
Dr. Kostadin Ivanov North Carolina State University
Dr. Mary Lou Dunzik-GougarANS President (2020-2021)
Dr. John Gilligan North Carolina State University
Plenary Speakers:
Heather Feldman
Director, Innovation Department Nuclear Electric Power Research Institute
Tanya HamiltonSenior Vice President,Nuclear Corporate Duke Energy
Tatiana IvanovaDeputy Head of the Division of Nuclear Science,Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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