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Division Spotlight
Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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Latest News
World Bank to fund SMRs and nuclear life extensions
The World Bank has reversed its long-time policy on nuclear power plants, deciding at its June 10 board meeting that it would begin funding new nuclear energy projects around the world. The multinational lending organization also decided that it would consider funding for life extensions of existing nuclear reactors. These policy changes were explained by World Bank President Ajay Banga in an email to organization employees.
J. Keith Jewell (INL), J. Rory Kennedy (INL)
Transactions | Volume 128 | Number 1 | June 2023 | Pages 225-226
