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Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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Direct waste transfer process quickens at Savannah River Site
The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site this month marked the first direct transfer of decontaminated waste from the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) to the Saltstone Production Facility (SPF). This is a new step in optimizing waste processing, according to the DOE.
Educational Session|Panel|Cost Reduction Opportunities
Tuesday, August 9, 2022|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Calusa 10
Track Organizer:
Tim Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Knowledge Manager:
Matthew Mairinger (OPG)
The nuclear industry has been successful in reducing cost over the past several years. With all the past reductions, licensees continue to innovate creating new methods to reduce cost. This session will focus on unique and transferable approaches to cost reduction including: Alternative Treatments relating to 50.69 regulation
Using Artificial Intelligence to Automate Incident Report Screening
Applying Value Based Maintenace to Reduce Maintenance Cost
Panelists will provide a presentation background on their topics followed by an open discussion on implementation challenges and keys to their success.
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