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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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2021 ANS Virtual Annual Meeting
June 14–16, 2021
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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Join ANS for a virtual field trip into outer space
Help ANS celebrate the launch of our newest virtual field trip, “Nuclear Frontiers: Powering Possibility,” which explores the amazing ways that nuclear science is fueling earthly innovation and deep space exploration. The video is part of the Society’s Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World program, which has reached more than 1.5 million K-12 students.
Register now for this special event, to be held on Wednesday, May 19, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT).
February 22–26, 2015
Racing to Improved Cost-Effective Plant Operation
Charlotte, NC|The Westin Charlotte
The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, is the location for the 9th International Conference on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control & Human-Machine Interface Technologies, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will be held. With the positive response we have received for this meeting the Westin Charlotte is quickly selling out of our block. Because the Westin no longer has rooms to sell on Thursday, February 27, we have secured the Hyatt Place Hotel for those needing to stay over through Friday. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Hyatt Place to the Westin Charlotte Sunday-Thursday. To make your room reservations February 22 to February 26, contact the Westin Charlotte Hotel for the special conference rate of $179 by booking online at Westin Charlotte. To make reservations by phone, call 1-866-837-4148. In order to receive the special group-discounted rate, please mention the NPICHMIT 2015 Conference. To make your room reservations February 22 to February 27, contact the Hyatt Place Charlotte/Airport for the special conference rate of $169 by booking online at Hyatt Place Charlotte . To make reservations by phone, call 1-888-492-8847. In order to receive the special group-discounted rate, please mention the NPICHMIT 2015 Conference. Reservations must be made by Friday, January 30, 2015 or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability.
General Chair:
H.M. Hashemian (President, AMS Corporation)
Program Chair:
Sacit M. Cetiner (R & D Staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
