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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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Can we please stop this nonsense about what’s the best source of energy?
James Conca
Nuclear is—period. But don’t take my word for it: ask the United Nations. The 2021 report Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation Options, by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), shows that nuclear has the lowest overall impacts on human health and the environment, by any measure and from any perspective.
In his 1938 article “Economics in Eight Words,” Walter Morrow really hit the nail on the head when he quipped, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Although he was referring to the olden days when saloons offered free lunches only if you bought alcoholic drinks, it is perfectly suited to the energy industry.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Alternate Revenue Streams
Tuesday, August 10, 2021|10:30AM–5:00PM EDT |Calusa 4-5
Track Organizers:
Ken Thomas (INL)
Ken Lowery (Southern Company)
Knowledge Manager:
Maxwell Daniels (Mission Support and Test Services)
Student Intern:
Matthew Hageman (Oregon State Univ.)
This session will provide an overview of the technologies for the alternate revenue streams that must be integrated into the plants in some form. This includes plant design and design basis issues, including effects regarding plant thermal efficiency. It will address nuclear safety, licensing and regulatory issues, impact on plant operations, and impact on control room operators.
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