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A webinar, and a new opportunity to take ANS’s CNP Exam
Applications are now open for the fall 2025 testing period for the American Nuclear Society’s Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) exam. Applications are being accepted through October 14, and only three testing sessions are offered per year, so it is important to apply soon. The test will be administered from November 12 through December 16. To check eligibility and schedule your exam, click here.
In addition, taking place tomorrow (September 19) from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. (CDT), ANS will host a new webinar, “How to Become a Certified Nuclear Professional.” More information is available below in this article.
Mahmoud Z. Youssef
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 4 | Number 2 | September 1983 | Pages 1479-1485
Power Conversion, Instrumentation, and Control | doi.org/10.13182/FST83-A23065
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In the present study we have identified some key parameters that require continuous measurement by the instrumentation and control system to assure safe operation in tandem mirror reactors. Failure modes possible in each subsystem of the plant have also been identified. Particular emphasis was placed on the heat transport and flux monitoring systems. In addition, general factors to be considered in the design and the performance requirements of the plant instrumentation and control system are outlined.
