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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by THD
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|10:00–11:45AM PDT|Jasmine F
Session Chair:
Elia Merzari (Penn State)
Session Organizer:
In this panel we will discuss enabling technologies for Digital Twin in the field of thermal-hydraulics. This engaging discussion will feature a lineup of distinguished experts from the fields of thermal hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), immersive technology, compressive sensing, sensor development, reduced order modeling and machine learning, Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the integration of these technologies into digital twins, an emerging technology poised to revolutionize industries ranging from nuclear energy to aerospace and manufacturing. At the center of discussion is how fundamental thermal-hydraulics research remains the necessary beacon to drive this technology forward for nuclear engineering applications.
Lander Ibarra
ANL
Akshay Dave
Vivek Agarwal
INL
Patrick Dudas
Penn State
Sacit Ãetiner
MIT