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Radiation Protection & Shielding
The Radiation Protection and Shielding Division is developing and promoting radiation protection and shielding aspects of nuclear science and technology — including interaction of nuclear radiation with materials and biological systems, instruments and techniques for the measurement of nuclear radiation fields, and radiation shield design and evaluation.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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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Taking shape: Fusion energy ecosystems built with public-private partnerships
It’s possible to describe fusion in simple terms: heat and squeeze small atoms to get abundant clean energy. But there’s nothing simple about getting fusion ready for the grid.
Private developers, national lab and university researchers, suppliers, and end users working toward that goal are developing a range of complex technologies to reach fusion temperatures and pressures, confounded by science and technology gaps linked to plasma behavior; materials, diagnostics, and electronics for extreme environments; fuel cycle sustainability; and economics.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Workforce Development
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Calusa 8
Session Chairs:
Bruce Hennigan
Brian Greene
Ray Hruby
Knowledge Manager:
Elias Ramos-Ibarra
The need for qualified operations personnel is a very real challenge the industry is facing. Licensing Operators takes time and is an investment by the utilities. Many programs have been tried in the past. Short term needs require instituting both recruiting and training measures, both of which have their own challenges. Long term requires outreach at the educational levels as well as marketing our industry. The shortage of available instructors further impacts operations staffing.
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