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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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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Deep Isolation validates its disposal canister for TRISO spent fuel
Nuclear waste disposal technology company Deep Isolation announced it has successfully completed Project PUCK, a government-funded initiative to demonstrate the feasibility and potential commercial readiness of its Universal Canister System (UCS) to manage TRISO spent nuclear fuel.
Emil Mammadzada, Ayhan Kara
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 81 | Number 2 | February 2025 | Pages 99-108
Research Article | doi.org/10.1080/15361055.2024.2347685
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
The global energy crisis and climate change pose significant challenges for the future of humankind. To address these issues, clean energy sources are being promoted, with nuclear energy being an effective solution. The development of fission reactors and the promising advancements in fusion reactor technology provide potential solutions. However, challenges related to security and costs remain. This study focuses on the interaction between 55Mn and protons at 14.7 MeV using Monte Carlo simulations. Various Monte Carlo codes, including TALYS-1.96, GEANT4 (for GEometry ANd Tracking), PHITS-3.31 (for Particle and Heavy Ion Transport Code System), SRIM-2013 (for Stopping and Range of Ions in Matter), and ATIMA v1 41 (for ATomic Interaction with MAtter), were employed to investigate different interaction mechanisms. The research aims to understand the impact of these interactions on reactor performance, particularly in the context of the fusion facility. Manganese-containing steels play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, durability, and safety in fusion reactors. The findings contribute to ongoing research and development activities in the field of nuclear energy.
