| The control rod drive follower tubes of the High Flux Beam Reactor are constructed from precipitation-hardened 6061-T6 aluminum alloy and they operate in the high thermal neutron flux regions of the

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This paper studies the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) in real distribution networks. In particular, the impact of the penetration of EVs and its flexibility on the distribution network is studied. In addition, the benefits of EV flexibility in solving the rising challenge of increasing DER penetration are analysed. If managed properly, EVs will have a positive impact in supporting the network and in increasing its sustainability, especially in the presence of large penetration of distributed energy resources (DER) such as photovoltaics (PVs).

The Materials Technology Group of the Department of Nuclear Energy (DNE) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) has performed a fractographic examination of neutron irradiated and unirradiated tensile and Charpy "V" notch specimens. The evaluation was carried out using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to evaluate the fracture mode. Photomicrographs were then evaluated to determine the extent of ductility present on the fracture surfaces of the unirradiated specimens. Ductility area measurements ranged from 4.6-9.5% on typical photomicrographs examined.