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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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The current status of heat pipe R&D
Idaho National Laboratory under the Department of Energy–sponsored Microreactor Program recently conducted a comprehensive phenomena identification and ranking table (PIRT) exercise aimed at advancing heat pipe technology for microreactor applications.
August 11–14, 2013
Nuclear Power - Teaming for the Future
Hollywood, FL|Westin Diplomat
GREAT NEWS!! The deadline to secure hotel accommodations at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa has been extended until Monday, August 5th! The special room rate for the meeting is $149.00 per night (single/double). Subject to availability. To take advantage of this reduced rate, reservations must be made by August 5, 2013 - 5:00 PM (EST). Reservations can be made on their website at: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ans2013. To register by phone for a guest room: 888-627-9057. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the Group rate.
General Co-Chairs:
Rafael Flores (CNO, Luminant)
Ed Halpin (CNO, PG&E)
Assistant General Chair:
Jim Becker (STARS)
Program Chair:
Tom Remick (Senior Nuclear Engineer, Southern California Edison)
Assistant Program Chair:
Ludwig E. Thibault (GM, Performance Improvement, Tennessee Valley Authority)