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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The human factor in licensing and operating the next generation of nuclear plants
As human factors specialists working at the intersection of human performance and nuclear operations, we are witnessing one of the nuclear sector’s most significant transitions in decades. The emergence of small modular reactors, microreactors, and other advanced designs is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Digital instrumentation and controls, passive safety systems, and increased automation are creating opportunities for greater safety margins and more flexible operation. These same features also fundamentally redefine what it means to “operate” a nuclear plant. Interactions among human roles, automation, and passive systems shape how people maintain awareness, exercise judgment, and intervene when necessary. These developments affect both operational realities and the regulatory foundations on which nuclear safety is built.
Technical Session|Sponsored by THD
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|8:00–9:45AM CDT|Chicago Ballroom B
Session Chair:
Saya Lee (Penn State)
Alternate Chair:
Adam Dix (NNL)
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Cladding Thickness Effect on Quench Temperature under Simulated LOCA Reflood Conditions
8:00–8:20AM CDT
Nicolas L. Fox (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Cole J. Dunbar (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Thomas Demo (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Kumar Sridharan (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Michael Corradini (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Hwasung Yeom (Pohang Univ. Science and Technology), WooHyun Jung (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
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Experimental investigation on the Coolability of a Top Flooded Debris Bed With Seawater Injection with and without a Crust on Top
8:20–8:40AM CDT
Zayed Ahmed (Kansas State), Broderick M. Sieh (Purdue Univ.), Steven Eckels (Kansas State), Hitesh Bindra (Purdue Univ.)
Experimental Investigation of the Heat Pipe Performance of a Self-Venting Annular Wick Structure
8:40–9:00AM CDT
Faruk Celik (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology), In Cheol Bang (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology)
Experimental Investigation of Length Effects on the Thermal Performance of Sodium Heat Pipes
9:00–9:20AM CDT
Dong Hun Lee (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology), In Cheol Bang (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology)
Basic Design for Helical Steam Generator of i-SMR Integral Effect Test Facility
9:20–9:40AM CDT
Hwang Bae (KAERI), Jin-Hwa Yang (KAERI), Byong Guk Jeon (KAERI), Kyoung-Ho Kang (KAERI)