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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.
Meeting Spotlight
2023 ANS Annual Meeting
June 11–14, 2023
Indianapolis, IN|Marriott Indianapolis 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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Route readiness elements in a large-scale spent nuclear fuel transportation system
The scale and duration of a national campaign to transport spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from commercial nuclear power plants around the United States would be unprecedented. A meticulous level of planning that considers many elements is needed to inspire public confidence and support.
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10:15–11:55AM EDT
Salon A/B|Advances in Designs, Materials, and Manufacturing
Session Chair: Paul E. Cantonwine|Alternate Chair: Joshua T. White
Branle|Operation and Experience
Session Chair: Aylin Kucuk|Alternate Chair: Randy Dunavant
Adagio/Allegro|Transient Fuel Behavior and Safety Related Issues
Session Chair: Jinzhao Zhang|Alternate Chair: Michelle Bales
1:30–3:10PM EDT
Salon A/B|Evolutionary and Innovative Advanced Technology Fuels (ATF)
Session Chair: Hyun-Gil Kim|Alternate Chair: Zeses E. Karoutas
Session Chair: David Schrire|Alternate Chair: Dan Lutz
Session Chair: Michelle Bales|Alternate Chair: Jinzhao Zhang
3:30–5:10PM EDT
Session Chair: Luke Olson|Alternate Chair: Kan Sakamoto
Session Chair: Olivier Marchand|Alternate Chair: Michelle Bales
Branle|Used Fuel Storage, Transportation, and Re-Use
Session Chair: Ricardo Torres|Alternate Chair: Amparo Gonzalez Espartero
8:20–10:00AM EDT
Adagio/Allegro|Advances in Designs, Materials, and Manufacturing
Session Chair: Cristina Munoz-Reja Ruiz|Alternate Chair: Joshua T. White
Branle|Modeling, Analysis, and Methods
Session Chair: Chao Wang|Alternate Chair: Ian Porter
Session Chair: Joshua T. White|Alternate Chair: Paul E. Cantonwine
Session Chair: Zeses E. Karoutas|Alternate Chair: Kazuo Kakiuchi
Session Chair: Ian Porter|Alternate Chair: Chao Wang
Session Chair: Jonathan Wright|Alternate Chair: Jae Ho Yang
Session Chair: Ian Porter|Alternate Chair: Emmanuel Rouge
Session Chair: Martin Steinbrück|Alternate Chair: Luke Olson
Adagio/Allegro|Used Fuel Storage, Transportation, and Re-Use
Session Chair: Brady Hanson|Alternate Chair: Anzhelika Khaperskaia
Session Chair: David Kamerman|Alternate Chair: Jae Ho Yang
Session Chair: Charlie Folsom|Alternate Chair: Ian Porter
Session Chair: Rose Montgomery|Alternate Chair: Rick Shimskey
Session Chair: Ian Porter|Alternate Chair: Olivier Marchand
Salon A/B|Operation and Experience
Session Chair: Britta Helmersson|Alternate Chair: Nadine Hollasky
Session Chair: Hyochan Kim|Alternate Chair: Jae Ho Yang
Session Chair: Chao Wang|Alternate Chair: Peter Diller
Session Chair: Jinzhao Zhang|Alternate Chair: Olivier Marchand
Session Chair: Jack Galloway|Alternate Chair: Charles Folsom
Session Chair: Michelle Bales|Alternate Chair: Emmanuel Rouge
