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Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy
The mission of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division (NNPD) is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology while simultaneously preventing the diversion and misuse of nuclear material and technology through appropriate safeguards and security, and promotion of nuclear nonproliferation policies. To achieve this mission, the objectives of the NNPD are to: Promote policy that discourages the proliferation of nuclear technology and material to inappropriate entities. Provide information to ANS members, the technical community at large, opinion leaders, and decision makers to improve their understanding of nuclear nonproliferation issues. Become a recognized technical resource on nuclear nonproliferation, safeguards, and security issues. Serve as the integration and coordination body for nuclear nonproliferation activities for the ANS. Work cooperatively with other ANS divisions to achieve these objective nonproliferation policies.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2022)
August 7–10, 2022
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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President's Profile Steven Arndt: Prioritizing participation and advocacy
Steven Arndt began his one-year term last month as president of the American Nuclear Society, bringing the same high level of energy, investment, and action he has exhibited throughout his career. Reflecting on a life spent improving nuclear safety and technology, he notes that it’s not just the work; it’s also about the people and building connections and relationships. Arndt fondly recalls Peter Lyons, former NRC commissioner, assistant secretary of energy for nuclear energy, and ANS board member who passed away in April 2021. “I have been incredibly lucky to know and work with some great people in our field, and almost to a person they have been like Pete Lyons,” Arndt said. “They have been gregarious, outgoing, and supportive.”
The Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors Virtual Meeting
Technical Session|Sponsored by Radiation Transport Methods
Thursday, November 19, 2020|11:15AM–1:00PM (12:15–2:00PM EST)
Session Chair:
Bill Martin (Univ. of Michigan)
Alternate Chair:
Tara Pandya (ORNL)
Track Organizer:
Scott Palmtag (NCSU)
Staff Producer:
Nicholas Herring (Univ. of Michigan)
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MPACT Diffusion Coefficient Improvement Through Westinghouse Collaboration
Shane G. Stimpson (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Thomas J. Downar (University of Michigan), Aaron M. Graham (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Kang S. Kim (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Andrew Godfrey (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Benjamin S. Collins (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Fausto Franceschini (Westinghouse Electric Corporation)
Summary
Subgrid Methods to Address Axial Heterogeneities in MPACT
Thomas J. Downar (University of Michigan), Benjamin S. Collins (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Shane G. Stimpson (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Aaron M. Graham (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Verification Framework in MPACT
Jipu Wang (University of Michigan), Martin Pilch (MPilchConsulting), Brendan M. Kochunas (University of Michigan), Benjamin S. Collins (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Thomas J. Downar (University of Michigan), William R. Martin (University of Michigan)
MPACT Validation
Shane Stimpson (Oak Ridge National Lab), Ben S. Collins (Oak Ridge National Lab), Yuxuan Liu (University of Michigan), Brendan M. Kochunas (University of Michigan), Tom Downar (University of Michigan)
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