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The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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2022 ANS Annual Meeting
June 12–16, 2022
Anaheim, CA|Anaheim Hilton
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Pact signed on potential BWRX-300 deployment in Saskatchewan
Ontario-based GEH SMR Technologies Canada Ltd. and the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) announced yesterday the signing of a memorandum of understanding focused on the potential deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Saskatchewan.
The MOU calls for engaging with local suppliers to maximize the role of the Saskatchewan supply chain in the nuclear energy industry.
14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators
Technical Session
Friday, December 3, 2021|9:00–10:45AM (10:00–11:45AM EST)|Lincoln East
Session Chair:
Philip L. Cole (Lamar Univ.)
Session Organizer:
Franco Lucarelli
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Hybrid electron accelerator application for the purification of marine exhaust gases
9:05–9:25AM (10:05–10:25AM EST)
Toms Torims (Riga Technical University), Andrzej G. Chmielewski (Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology), G. Mattausch (Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology), A. Pawelec (Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology), G. Pikurs (Riga Technical University), M. Vretenar (The European Organization for Nuclear Research), K. Kravalis (Riga Technical University)
Summary
Presentation Video — short video from in-situ trials
Design of Compact, High Power Electron Linacs for Environmental Remediation
9:25–9:45AM (10:25–10:45AM EST)
R. Rimmer (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility), C. Ciovati (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility), B. Coriton (General Atomics), F. Hannon (PhaseSpaceTech), H. Vennekate (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility), S. Wang (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility)
Drones, Cores, and Photon Activation Analysis
9:45–10:05AM (10:45–11:05AM EST)
David Halnon (Lamar University), P.L. L. Cole (Lamar University), J.L. Jordan (Lamar University), Gary Strahan (Infrared Cameras Incorporated), Gary Forister (Infrared Cameras Incorporated)
Application of Electron Beam Irradiation for the Removal of Metformin Antidiabetic
10:05–10:25AM (11:05–11:25AM EST)
Flavio K. Tominaga (IPEN-CNEN/SP), Thalita Tieko Silva (IPEN-CNEN/SP), Nathalia F. Boiaini (IPEN-CNEN/SP), Sueli I. Borrely (IPEN-CNEN/SP)
Possible Use of Electron Beam Irradiation for Reducing Cianotoxins in Raw Water
10:25–10:45AM (11:25–11:45AM EST)
Thalita Tieko Silva (IPEN-CNEN/SP), Fernanda Rios Jacinavicius (Univ. de São Paulo), Flavio Kiyoshi Tominaga (IPEN-CNEN/SP), Sueli Ivone Borrely (IPEN-CNEN/SP)
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