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Reactor Physics
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.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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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Digital control system installed at China’s Linglong One
Earlier this month, the first digital control system was put in place at Linglong One, a small modular reactor demonstration project being built at the Changjiang nuclear power plant in Hainan Province. This is the world’s first land-based commercial SMR and is controlled by China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by DESD
Monday, November 14, 2022|3:15–5:00PM MST|Desert Willow
Session Chair:
Leah Parks
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Mark S. Campagna
Climate change is already impacting nuclear facilities and operations. Sea level rise, storm surge, and intense hurricanes are putting sites along the coast at risk. Wildfires have caused millions in damages at Los Alamos and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Extreme cold has damaged critical facilities at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Pantex plant in Texas. Unprecedented high temperatures and prolonged drought are impacting electricity generation in the western United States. Speakers from government laboratories, industry, and federal government will discuss strategies to manage the short- and long-term effects of climate change and how they are assessing climate resilience at nuclear sites.
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