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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.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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Orano Med expands its Texas Pb-212 R&D center
Orano Group subsidiary Orano Med, a developer of targeted alpha therapies for oncology, inaugurated the expansion of its main research and development center located in Plano, Texas. The facility is used in the development of radiopharmaceuticals and for conducting preclinical research focused on targeted alpha therapies using lead-212, an alpha-emitting radioisotope that has shown promise in treating various types of cancer.
Technical Session|Sponsored by NISD
Monday, November 14, 2022|3:15–5:00PM MST|Sonoran 6
Session Chair:
Aaron S. Epiney
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Mihai A. Diaconeasa
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Overview of Earthquake Simulator Experiments of a Gen IV Pebble-Bed Reactor Model
3:15–3:35PM MST
Faizan Ul Haq Mir (Univ. Buffalo), Kaivalya M. Lal (Univ. Buffalo), Benjamin D. Kosbab (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger), Kaniel Z. Tilow (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger), Brian Song (Kairos Power), Nam Nguyen (Kairos Power), Matthew Clavelli (Kairos Power), Andrew S. Whittaker (Univ. Buffalo)
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Assessing the Impact of Effective Thermal Conductivity on Gas-Cooled Reactor Transients in RELAP5-3D
3:35–3:55PM MST
Robert F. Kile (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Aaron S. Epiney (INL), Nicholas R. Brown (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Performance Evaluation of Accident Tolerant Fuel in Recovered LOCA Following ECCS Failure
3:55–4:15PM MST
Una Baker (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Ben Lindley (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
Development of a PWR Feedwater System Model Using MBSE and SysML
4:15–4:35PM MST
Irfan Ibrahim (Vanderbilt Univ.), Steven Krahn (Vanderbilt Univ.), Kevin Adams (Vanderbilt Univ.)
Mid-Height Seismic Isolation of Safety-Class Equipment in Advanced Nuclear Power Plants
4:35–4:55PM MST
Kaivalya M. Lal (Univ. Buffalo), Andrew S. Whittaker (Univ. Buffalo), Michael C. Constantinou (Univ. Buffalo)
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