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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
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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