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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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Argonne scientists use AI to detect hidden defects in stainless steel
Imagine you’re constructing a bridge or designing an airplane, and everything appears flawless on the outside. However, microscopic flaws beneath the surface could weaken the entire structure over time.
These hidden defects can be difficult to detect with traditional inspection methods, but a new technology developed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory is changing that. Using artificial intelligence and advanced imaging techniques, researchers have developed a method to reveal these tiny flaws before they become critical problems.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by FCWMD
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Labrid A/B
Session Chair:
Sven O. Bader
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Christina Leggett
Over the last several years, the Advanced Research Projects Agency on Energy (ARPA-E) has sponsored several programs designed to improve various attributes of recycling used nuclear fuel (UNF) , such as improving waste management and reducing costs. This panel will highlight a select group of projects under ARPA-E’s Optimizing Nuclear Waste and Advanced Reactor Disposal Systems (ONWARDS) and Converting UNF Radioisotopes Into Energy (CURIE) programs that are producing results that could be impactful to future UNF recycling efforts. Join this panel to learn more about these programs and projects, potential future ARPA-E programs related to UNF, and discuss the future of UNF recycling in the U.S.
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