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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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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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Researchers use one-of-a-kind expertise and capabilities to test fuels of tomorrow
At the Idaho National Laboratory Hot Fuel Examination Facility, containment box operator Jake Maupin moves a manipulator arm into position around a pencil-thin nuclear fuel rod. He is preparing for a procedure that he and his colleagues have practiced repeatedly in anticipation of this moment in the hot cell.
October 15, 2025|1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
Available to All Users
In collaboration with Dominion Engineering, Inc.
High cumulative radiological exposure (CRE) can hinder outage efficiency, compromise personnel safety, and affect overall plant performance. Join us for this Supplier Showcase webinar to learn about recent advancements in ultrasonic cleaning, advanced filtration, and chemical decontamination technologies designed to reduce source term effectively. We’ll explore real world applications, review performance data, and share lessons learned to equip you with practical insights to help lower CRE and maintain safe, efficient operations.
President, Dominion Engineering, Inc.
Marks has been with Dominion Engineering, Inc. for over 25 years, specializing in nuclear plant chemistry, materials science, and long-term component degradation modeling. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, he has contributed extensively to industry guidelines and research. As president, he oversees Dominion Engineering, a consulting, equipment, and services company serving the nuclear industry. He lives in McLean, Virginia, with his wife and enjoys running his daughter's Girl Scout troop.
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