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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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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).
July 31–August 4, 2016
Pittsburgh, PA|Sheraton Station Square
D&RS 2016 Will take place at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, located at 300 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. Group rates of $169.00 plus 14% tax are available Saturday, July 30 through Thursday, August 4. Government rooms are also available current prevailing rate of $130 plus tax. Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 12:00pm. Reservations can be made by calling 412-261-2000. Guests should be identified as part of the American Nuclear Society, D&RS 2016 Meeting. All reservations must be confirmed by July 15 to secure the group rate. After this date rooms will be accepted on a space available basis.
General Chair:
Yves Brachet (Senior Vice President, Westinghouse)
Program Chair:
Jim Byrne (Byrne & Associates LLC)