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Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Standards Program
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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Digital control system installed at China’s Linglong One
Earlier this month, the first digital control system was put in place at Linglong One, a small modular reactor demonstration project being built at the Changjiang nuclear power plant in Hainan Province. This is the world’s first land-based commercial SMR and is controlled by China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Workforce Development
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Calusa 8
Session Chairs:
Dan Churchman
Brian Greene
Ray Hruby
Bruce Hennigan
Knowledge Manager:
Elias Ramos-Ibarra
We are facing a serious shortage of talent in our industry. Recruiting, onboarding, training, and qualifying engineers is expensive. Lets share ideas on how to be more effective at this. There have been different models of utility/vendor engagement. What are some examples and what are some possibilities?
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