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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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IAEA project aims to develop polymer irradiation model
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a new coordinated research project (CRP) aimed at creating a database of polymer-radiation interactions in the next five years with the long-term goal of using the database to enable machine learning–based predictive models.
Radiation-induced modifications are widely applicable across a range of fields including healthcare, agriculture, and environmental applications, and exposure to radiation is a major factor when considering materials used at nuclear power plants.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by FCWMD
Monday, November 18, 2024|1:00–2:45PM EST|Labrid A/B
Session Chair:
Kaushik Banerjee (INL)
Session Organizer:
Benjamin B. Cipiti (Sandia)
There are several advanced reactor designs that are being pursued. This panel session includes individuals from the industry especially those pursuing TRISO and salt based technologies as well as DOE, lab researchers, and consultants to discuss the path forward for managing advanced reactor SNF.
Charles Forsberg
MIT
Daniel Moneghan
EPRI
Paul Murray
DOE NE-8
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