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Division Spotlight
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
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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Latest News
IEA report: Challenges need to be resolved to support global nuclear energy growth
The International Energy Agency published a new report this month outlining how continued innovation, government support, and new business models can unleash nuclear power expansion worldwide.
The Path to a New Era for Nuclear Energy report “reviews the status of nuclear energy around the world and explores risks related to policies, construction, and financing.”
Find the full report at IEA.org.
Panel and Technical Session|Nuclear Fuels and Materials
Friday, April 14, 2023|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Student Union 262B
Session Chair:
Jonathan Norman (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Alternate Chair:
Katie Karl (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Session Organizer:
Lance M. Drouet (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
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Atomic-Scale Structure of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia
1:35–1:55PM EDT
Cade T. Abbott (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Eric O'quinn (Univ. Tennessee., Knoxville), Devon L. Drey (Univ. Tennessee., Knoxville), Maik Lang (Univ. Tennessee., Knoxville)
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Using Induction Heating for Rapid Temperature Excursion Testing of Zircaloy-4
1:55–2:15PM EDT
Caleb T. King (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Victoria Davis (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Braden Goddard (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Carlos E. Castano (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Reza Mohammadi (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Jessika V. Rojas (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Christian England (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Corrosion Behavior of 316L Stainless Steel in Molten Chloride Salt Environments
2:15–2:35PM EDT
George I. Vukovic (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Yafei Wang (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Adrien Couet (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
Continuation of Aluminum Laser Ablation Treatment for Corrosion Resistance in Molten Salt Systems
2:35–2:55PM EDT
Peggy T. Cawley (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Supathorn Phongikaroon (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
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