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Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
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Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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NRC’s David Wright visits the Hill and more NRC news
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the spotlight today for three very different reasons. First, NRC Chair David Wright was on Capitol Hill yesterday for his renomination hearing in front of the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee. Second, the NRC released its updated milestone schedules according to the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) and the executive orders signed by President Trump last month; and third, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday, 28 former NRC officials have condemned the dismissal of Commissioner Hanson earlier this month.
Renomination: EPW Committee chair Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R., W.Va.) opened the hearing with a statement praising Wright’s experience and emphasized the urgency of stable leadership at the NRC.
“China is executing a rapid build-out of its nuclear industry,” Capito said. “The demand for clean, baseload power is skyrocketing as we position America to win the AI race.”
Technical Session|Sponsored by IRD
Wednesday, November 18, 2020|12:00–2:10PM EST
Session Chair:
John Stillman (ANL)
Alternate Chair:
Cezary Bojanowski (ANL)
Session Organizers:
Erik Wilson (ANL)
Lin-Wen Hu
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Staff Producer:
Rick Michal (American Nuclear Society)
This session will begin immediately after the conclusion of the session on New and Innovative Developments at the Research Reactors and Nuclear Science Programs. Papers for Progress on High-density LEU Fuel Development and Reactor Conversion-V will begin at approximately 12:10 PM CST.
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Thermal Analysis of Decay Heat Removal from a University of Missouri Research Reactor Discharged Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Element
Dhongik S. Yoon (ANL), John A. Stillman (Argonne National Laboratory), Earl E. Feldman (Argonne National Laboratory), Erik H. Wilson (Argonne National Laboratory), Wilson Cowherd (ANL), Les P. Foyto (University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor), Kiratadas Kutikkad (University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor), Nickie J. Peters (University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor)
Paper
Formulas for Hot Channel Factors for Channels with Forced Flow
Jeremy R. Licht (Argonne National Laboratory), Mohammad Kalimullah (Argonne National Laboratory, Building 208, Room C150, Argonne, IL 60439), E. E. Feldman (Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439)
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