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Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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New edition of IAEA’s Climate Change and Nuclear Power available
The 2024 edition of Climate Change and Nuclear Power has been released by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The 99-page report focuses on the need for a significant increase in investment to achieve goals for expanding nuclear power.
The report: According to the IAEA, the report delves into the financing of nuclear projects as ambitious climate targets draw nearer. It also explores the imperative for financial frameworks to help nuclear energy become a cornerstone of global decarbonization efforts and highlights the challenges and best practices in financing nuclear projects.
Technical Session|Sponsored by Fusion Energy & Plasmas
Saturday, April 16, 2022|8:00–9:30AM CDT|Excellence Room
Sponsored by ANS Fusion Energy Division
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Temperature Dependence of Lithium Contact Angles on Fusion Relevant Substrates
Braden T. Moore (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Cody Moynihan (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Steven A. Stemmley (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Kristin Skrecky (General Fusion), Joerg Zimmermann (General Fusion)
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Plasma-Induced Droplet Ejection in Molten Tin
Andrew J. Ernat (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Steven Frankowski (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Cody Moynihan (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Steven A. Stemmley (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Heat Transfer Performance of Solid Tritium Breeding Ceramics Blankets
Aristidis Loumis (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Design of a Compact Fusion Pilot Plant
Adam N. Brusstar (Univ. Michigan), Paige Lighthammer (Univ. Michigan), Robert Look (Univ. Michigan), Thomas R. Mundy (Univ. Michigan), Ryan D. McBride (Univ. Michigan)
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