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India’s PFBR attains criticality at last
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed it “a proud moment for India” when on April 6 the 500-MWe, sodium-cooled Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved initial criticality. This milestone, which comes some 22 years after the continually delayed PFBR project began, marks India’s entrance into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear program, which has the ultimate goal of supporting the country’s nuclear power program with its significant thorium reserves.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NNPD
Monday, November 16, 2020|3:40–5:50PM EST
Session Chair:
Stefani Buster (NC State Univ.)
Alternate Chair:
Katy Huff (UIUC)
Session Organizer:
James W. Behrens (U.S. Navy [Retired])
Staff Producer:
John Fabian (American Nuclear Society)
This panel session will recognize, and acknowledge, the Golden Anniversary of the NonProliferation Treaty (NPT) which entered into force 50 years ago in early 1970. A historical review will be given by distinguished individuals having familiarity with the treaty. Discussion will then turn to present day and include discussion regarding the future. Among the ANS professional divisions, the NNPD is clearly the logical sponsor for this important nuclear-based treaty which has added greatly to the safety and security of our nation and the world.
Katy Huff
Presenter
Steve Nesbit
LMNT Consulting
Brent Park
DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration
Luc DURPEL
Nuclear-21 Consulting
Caroline Jorant
W. Bell
DOE [Retired]
John Mattingly
NC State Univ.
Morris Hassler
IB3 Global Solutions
Gene Carpenter
DOE (Retired)
Susan Pepper
DOE/Brookhaven National Lab
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