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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by THD
Monday, June 17, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT|Jasmine C
Session Chair:
Izabela Gutowska (OSU)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Robert Kile (INL)
Accurate modelling and simulation tools for thermal hydraulic calculations are a key element needed to efficiently develop and deploy new advanced reactors including HTGRs. Uncertainties in modelling and simulation can have significant safety and economic implications. Well defined benchmark problems are an efficient means to quantify accuracy and identify sources of uncertainties in thermal hydraulic calculations. This panel discusses how data measured at HTTF can be leveraged and is used in the OECD HTTF TH benchmark. Experts from industry, DOE and academia will discuss the value of measured data and associated benchmarks to validate simulation codes.
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