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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
Meeting Spotlight
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023)
May 7–11, 2023
Idaho Falls, ID|Snake River Event Center
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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NRC to start review of NuScale uprated SMR design
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently announced that it will begin reviewing most of the standard design approval (SDA) application for NuScale Power’s uprated small modular reactor technology, with the remainder of the review on hold until the company provides additional details on a key safety topic.
Plenary Session
Tuesday, November 15, 2022|8:00–9:45AM MST|Canyon Ballroom
Session Chair:
Steven A. Arndt, Ph.D., P.E. (2022-2023 President, American Nuclear Society)
Now the race is on to bring a new generation of advanced reactor into commercial operations and there is a greater need than ever to work together across international borders to improve regulatory responsiveness, supply chain challenges and construction quality and timeliness.
Join us Tuesday morning as we hear from leaders across the field discuss the challenges facing the global nuclear sector.
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