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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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ORNL–General Atomics partnership on ceramic matrix composites
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) with the objective of working together on advanced ceramic matrix composite materials for applications in extreme environments. Materials that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and mechanical stress are required in aerospace, defense, energy, and other sectors.
According to the agreement, the San Diego–based GA-EMS will use resources from ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to develop “scalable, efficient manufacturing techniques for extreme environment materials including precursors, fibers, composites, and coatings utilized in carbon/carbon (C/C), carbon/silicon carbide (C/SiC), and SiC/SiC composite systems.”
Technical Session|Sponsored by FCWMD
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Indiana/Iowa
Session Chair:
Jared A. Johnson
Alternate Chair:
Humberto E. Garcia
Session Organizer:
Michael S. Smith
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Perturbations to the 30B-10 Cylinder Criticality Control System
1:00–1:20PM CDT
Zachary Petersen (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Aly Gaylard (TAMU), Alex Lang (Oak Ridge National Laboratory Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division), Cihangir Celik (Oak Ridge National Laboratory Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division), Walid A. Metwally (Oak Ridge National Laboratory Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division)
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Improving Transport Efficiency of HALEU Fuel with a Modified Criticality Control System in the 30B-10
1:20–1:40PM CDT
Zachary Petersen (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Aly Gaylard (TAMU), Alex Lang (ORNL), Cihangir Celik (ORNL), Walid A. Metwally (ORNL)
Disposal Area Analysis of Alternative Technologies Combining Radionuclide Management Processes and Disposal Options
1:40–2:00PM CDT
Jungho Hur (KAERI), Jang Hong (KAERI), Won-Il Ko (KAERI), Hun Suk Im (KAERI)
An Alternative Guide Tube Configuration of Standard PWR Fuel Assembly for High Power and Burnup Applications
2:00–2:20PM CDT
Assil Halimi (MIT)
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