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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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International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver Downtown
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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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Another building prepares to come down at Oak Ridge’s Y-12 complex
The Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management said that crews with the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its cleanup contractor UCOR are preparing to demolish another deteriorating Manhattan Project–era building at the Y-12 National Security Complex at Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|3:15–4:35PM EDT|Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub Room 603
Session Chair:
Joshua Bergstrom (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
John Acierno (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) represent a paradigm shift in nuclear technology by offering scalable designs and streamlined deployment processes. In addition, they present a massive potential for nuclear energy/reactor deployment over the next 5-10 years in very diverse areas of our economy, from electricity production to process heat! Together with our panelists, we'll dive into the envisioned applications for SMRs, which design criteria was considered, and where these reactors can take the next big step!
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