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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.
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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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NRC restores expiration dates for renewed Turkey Point licenses
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced this week that it has restored the expiration dates of the Turkey Point nuclear power plant's units 3 and 4 subsequent license renewals (SLR) to July 19, 2052, and April 10, 2053, respectively.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Maintenance/Work Management Challenges & Opportunities
Monday, August 9, 2021|10:30AM–5:00PM EDT |Calusa 6
Track Organizers:
Pete Arthur (INPO)
Bryant Hearne (INPO)
Knowledge Manager:
Shahrukh Nasim (Department of Energy)
Student Intern:
Malek Abedrabouh (NC State Univ.)
This session will discuss maintenance and work management involvement/contribution to industry scrams and industry consequential events. The session will include an open discussion with utility personnel on actions their stations have taken to reduce both maintenance and work management induced scrams and consequential events.
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