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Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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Framatome signs contracts with Sizewell C
French nuclear developer Framatome is slated to deliver key equipment for Sizewell C Ltd.’s two large reactors planned for the United Kingdom’s Suffolk coast.
The agreement, reportedly worth multiple billions of euros, was announced this week and will involve Framatome from the design phase until commissioning. The company also agreed to a long-term fuel supply deal. Framatome is 80.5 percent owned by France’s EDF and 19.5 percent owned by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Monday, August 7, 2023|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 1
Session Chairs:
Tim Crook (Blue Wave AI Labs)
Bill Rosko (Framatome)
Track Organizer:
Ken Lowery, P.E. (Southern Nuclear)
Knowledge Manager:
Mikayla Florez
This session will explore the perspectives of utilities, partner vendors, and other commercial players involved in isotope production within North America, focusing on key isotopes such as Co-60, Lu-177, Mo-99, and Ac-225. Industry experts will discuss the medical and industrial applications of these isotopes, current challenges (including geopolitical tensions, production, handling, and transport), and cutting-edge innovations poised to shape the future landscape of this sector. The panel will underscore the importance of strategic partnerships to develop a reliable and sufficient supply of essential isotopes for the Americas, emphasizing not only the economic opportunities, but also the societal benefits of such collaborations.
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