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Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott 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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NRC v. Texas: Supreme Court weighs challenge to NRC authority in spent fuel storage case
The State of Texas has not one but two ongoing federal court challenges to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that could, if successful, turn decades of NRC regulations, precedent, and case law on its head.
Plenary Session|Panel
Monday, August 7, 2023|8:00–10:00AM EDT|Banyan 1
Session Chair:
Matthew Rasmussen (Senior Vice President, TVA)
Matthew RasmussenUWC General ChairSenior Vice President, Engineering and Operations Support, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Kenneth PetersenPresident 2023-2024American Nuclear Society
Craig H. PiercyExecutive Director / CEO,American Nuclear Society
The Honorable Annie CaputoCommissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Robert F. WillardPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
Jeff LyashPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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