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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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NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
C. R. Shmayda, W. T. Shmayda, N. P. Kherani
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 41 | Number 3 | May 2002 | Pages 500-504
Analysis and Monitoring | Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Tritium Science and Technology Tsukuba, Japan November 12-16, 2001 | doi.org/10.13182/FST02-A22639
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Based on research performed by Ontario Hydro Technologies, Tyne Engineering has developed a surface activity monitor (SAM) for tritium. This paper reports the results of experiments carried out to characterize the ability of this device to measure tritium activity on smear paper, on flat surfaces and in water. The characterization of the SAM involves measuring the minimum detection limit, the linearity, and the settling time after a disturbance. Experimental evidence is presented to show that SAM is an effective tool for smear, direct surface contamination, and tritiated water measurements. In addition, preliminary results are presented to demonstrate the potential for monitoring surfaces contaminated with alpha emitters.