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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
2024 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP)
Technical Session|Thermal Hydraulics Analysis and Testing
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|10:00–11:45AM PDT|Palm H
Session Chair:
Izabela Gutowska (Oregon State)
Alternate Chair:
Eric Cervi (ANL)
Session Organizers:
Hiroyuki Yoshida (Japan Atomic Energy Agency)
Mauricio E. Tano (INL)
Caleb S. Brooks (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
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Development of Data Reporting Standards for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (HTGR) Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) Thermal-Fluid Experiments
10:00–10:20AM PDT
Sunming Qin (INL), Zachary Welker (Univ. Michigan), Robert F. Kile (INL), Gerhard Strydom (INL)
Paper
Helium Gap Effects on Thermal Performance of Heat Pipe and Axial Flow Type Heat Exchanger
10:20–10:40AM PDT
Faruk Celik (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology), In Cheol Bang (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology)
Conjugate Heat Transfer Between a Micro-HTGR and Shipping Container
10:40–11:00AM PDT
T-Ying Lin (Purdue Univ.), Hitesh Bindra (Purdue Univ.)
Presented by Ketan Ajay (Purdue Univ.)
Multi-Physics Simulation of a Pebble Bed High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor with a SAM/Griffin Coupled Model
11:00–11:20AM PDT
Zhiee Jhia Ooi (ANL), Gang Yang (ANL), Travis Mui (ANL), Ling Zou (ANL), Rui Hu (ANL)
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