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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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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.
Technical Session|Sponsored by THD
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|8:00–9:45AM PDT|Jasmine F
Session Chair:
Nadish Saini (ANL)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Rui Hu (ANL)
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Simulations of Two-Phase Boiling Flow in a 5x5 Rod Bundle with Spacer Grids Under PWR Conditions
8:00–8:20AM PDT
Prasad Vegendla (ANL), Adrian Tentner (ANL)
Paper
Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of the INL Boiling Water Reactor Test Facility Using RELAP5-3D©
8:20–8:40AM PDT
Andrew Prince (Oregon State), Izabela Gutowska (Oregon State), Wade Marcum (Oregon State), Nate Oldham (INL), Jason Barney (INL), Kendell Horman (INL), Brian Durtschi (INL), Joshua Graves (ORNL)
Modeling of Two-Phase Oscillatory Transient in a Large Scale RCCS with RELAP5-3D
8:40–9:00AM PDT
Zhiee Jhia Ooi (ANL), Qiuping Lv (ANL), Matthew Jasica (ANL), Rui Hu (ANL), Darius Lisowski (ANL)
Evaluating MARS-KS Code Performance for Predicting Density Wave Oscillation in Helical Tubes
9:00–9:20AM PDT
Seunghwan Oh (KAIST), Doh Hyeon Kim (KAIST), Jeong Ik Lee (KAIST)
ATF Pool Boiling CHF Predictions Using ML
9:20–9:40AM PDT
Bruno Pinheiro Serrao (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Eliot Ciuperca (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Juliana Pacheco Duarte (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
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