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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
Technical Session|Sponsored by ETWDD
Monday, November 18, 2024|3:15–5:00PM EST|Canaveral 1
Session Chair:
Travis W. Knight
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Christopher M. Perfetti
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Radiological Assay of Burrowing Animals
3:15–3:35PM EST
Evan Godbehere (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), James Pierce (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Kip Wheeler (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Jolyne Worthy (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Paper
Event Sequence Quantification and Consequence Development of the Full Scope Dynamic Probabilistic Risk Assessment for PULSTAR Research Reactor
3:35–3:55PM EST
Lauren Kohler (NCSU), Noah Etter (NCSU), Nolan Ritchie (NCSU), Mihai Diaconeasa (NCSU)
Investigating a Fast Static Fueled Molten Salt Reactor for Wasteburning
3:55–4:15PM EST
Matthew Louis (Georgia Tech), Nathan Tanzosch (Georgia Tech), Jaden Minnick (Georgia Tech), Alicia Borel (Georgia Tech)
Utilizing AP1000 TPBAR Optimization to meet Fusion Energy Tritium Demand
4:15–4:35PM EST
A. Rodriguez (TAMU), B. Harris (TAMU), C. Ulteig (TAMU), M. Munoz (TAMU), W. Reed (TAMU)
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