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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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The use of nuclear fission power and its role in impacting climate change is hotly debated. Fission advocates argue that short-term solutions would involve the rapid deployment of Gen III+ nuclear reactors, like Vogtle-3 and -4, while long-term climate change impact would rely on the creation and implementation of Gen IV reactors, “inherently safe” reactors that use passive laws of physics and chemistry rather than active controls such as valves and pumps to operate safely. While Gen IV reactors vary in many ways, one thing unites nearly all of them: the use of exotic, high-temperature coolants. These fluids, like molten salts and liquid metals, can enable reactor engineers to design much safer nuclear reactors—ultimately because the boiling point of each fluid is extremely high. Fluids that remain liquid over large temperature ranges can provide good heat transfer through many demanding conditions, all with minimal pressurization. Although the most apparent use for these fluids is advanced fission power, they have the potential to be applied to other power generation sources such as fusion, thermal storage, solar, or high-temperature process heat.1–3
Monday, November 14, 2022|6:00–9:00PM MST
Rustler's Rooste - 1/2 mile walk and busses will be available
OPEN TO ALL
$80
Buss will pick up at the Conference Center on the lower level (NOT the hotel lobby). First bus will depart at 5:45pm and will be back for another pickup around 5:52pm. The bus will depart the Rooste for the AZ Grand at 9pm. The bus is available during the entire event if guests want to leave the Rooste early.
8383 South 48th St,Phoenix, AZ 85044(602) 431-6474rustlersrooste.com
Rustler’s Rooste was established in 1971. The legend goes that the original site, atop a butte in the foothills of South Mountain, was a hideout for cattle rustlers. Today, it is Arizona’s Legendary Cowboy Steakhouse. It is located 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix and Tempe, 20 minutes from Scottsdale, and 10 minutes from the airport.
Rustler’s Rooste serves the finest steaks, ribs, chicken, and the freshest seafood. Appetizers are different and delicious. (Yup, we’ve got rattlesnake). Our desserts will tempt you. We have above standard liquors and wines, and, of course, a variety of your favorite beers. Ask about our Cowboy Stuff -- dinner served family-style that includes shrimp, BBQ chicken, beans, swordfish, baked potatoes, seasonal fruit, pork ribs, corn-on-the-cob, sirloin steak strips, fresh raw vegetables, and rolls with butter and honey. Better come hungry.
Rustler’s Rooste has live country-western music every night from 5 to 9 PM.
Our General Store (for those cool collectibles) is open nightly from 5 - 9 PM. The spectacular view and friendly atmosphere is also free.
