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Division Spotlight
Robotics & Remote Systems
The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
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.
International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference
Technical Session
Thursday, November 17, 2022|10:00–11:45AM MST|Lantana
Session Chair:
Eric Guiltinan (LANL)
Alternate Chair:
Matthew Paul (Sandia)
Session Organizer:
Emily R. Stein
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Advancements in High-Performance Multi-Physics Simulation Capabilities for the Geologic Disposal Safety Assessment Framework
Michael Nole (Sandia), David Fukuyama (Sandia), Rosie Leone (Sandia), Heeho Park (Sandia), Matthew Paul (Sandia), Alex Salazar (Sandia)
Summary
Development of a Fully Implicit Flow and Solute Transport Model in PFLOTRAN
David Fukuyama (Sandia), Michael Nole (Sandia)
Characteristics of a Steel/Clay Model System Under Repository Conditions
Margit Fabian (Centre for Energy Research), Istvan Tolnai (Centre for Energy Research), Otto Czompoly (Centre for Energy Research), Janos Osan (Centre for Energy Research), Elod Laszlo Aradi (Eötvös Loránd Univ.)
Model Development of Coupled THMC Processes for a Geological Repository at Higher Temperature Region
Yusaku Takubo (Nuclear Waste Mgmt. Org. Japan), Yusuke Takayama (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Andres Idiart (AMPHOS 21 Consulting), Tatsuya Tanaka (Obayashi Corp.), Keisuke Ishida (Nuclear Waste Mgmt. Org. Japan), Kiyoshi Fujisaki (Nuclear Waste Mgmt. Org. Japan)
Model Development for THM Simulations of a Full-Scale Heater Emplacement in Opalinus Clay
Teklu Hadgu (Sandia), Thomas Dewers (Sandia), Edward Matteo (Sandia)
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