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Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
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 Radiation Protection & Shielding
Friday, April 15, 2022|1:15–2:45PM CDT|Honors Room
Sponsored by ANS Radiation Protection & Shielding Division
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Study of Radioactivity of Oil and Gas
Harish Aryal (University of Texas of the Permian Basin), Thalia Balderas (The University of Texas of Permian Basin), Alondra Rodriguez (The University of Texas of Permian Basin)
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Feasibility of High-Frequency Radiation for Electrical Energy Generation
Coleman P. Smith (Penn State)
Radiation Shield Optimization for Simple Experimental Setup
Rylan C. Paye (Western Carolina University), Lauren Bryson (Western Carolina University), Jordan Davis (Western Carolina University), Tara M. Pandya (ORNL), Joseph Tang (Western Carolina University)
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