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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|3:15–5:00PM PDT|Palm H
Session Chair:
Zhiee Ooi (ANL)
Alternate Chair:
Thanh Hua (ANL)
Session Organizers:
Hiroyuki Yoshida (Japan Atomic Energy Agency)
Mauricio E. Tano (INL)
Caleb S. Brooks (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
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Thermal Hydraulic Modeling of Molten Salt Microreactor Using RELAP5-3D
3:15–3:35PM PDT
Jackson Ivory (Brigham Young Univ.), Andrew Larsen (Brigham Young Univ.), Matthew Memmott (Brigham Young Univ.)
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Heterogeneous Model for Heat Transfer in Porous Debris Bed
3:35–3:55PM PDT
Ji-Won Choi (Sejong Univ.), In-Sik Ra (Sejong Univ.), Gi-Young Tak (Sejong Univ.), Hae-Yong Jeong (Sejong Univ.)
Global Sensitivity Analysis of Distributed Fiber Optic Temperature Measurements in a Thermal Hydraulic System
3:55–4:15PM PDT
Lauren Kohler (NCSU), Darius Lisowski (ANL), Alexander Heifetz (ANL)
Fuel Expansion in Pressure Supported Fuel Reactors
4:15–4:35PM PDT
T. Wielenga (Wielenga Innovation Foundation), W.S. Yang (Univ. Michigan), Xiaodong Sun (Univ. Michigan)
Code Benchmark of Pressurized Conduction Cooldown Transient in the High Temperature Test Facility
4:35–4:55PM PDT
Thanh Hua (ANL), Robert Kile (INL), Sung Nam Lee (KAERI), Ling Zou (ANL), Aaron Epiney (INL)
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