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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.
Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control & Human-Machine Interface Technology (NPIC&HMIT 2025)
Technical Session
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom F
Session Chair:
Vivek Agarwal
Alternate Chair:
Syed Bahauddin Alam
Session Organizer:
Xingang Zhao
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Discovering Multidimensional Time Series Anomalies of a Circulating Water System
1:00–1:20PM CDT
C. Wang (INL), D. Mandelli (INL), C.M. Godbole (INL), V. Agarwal (INL), M. Movassat (Ontario Power Generation), B. Mori (Ontario Power Generation), D. Liang (Ontario Power Generation), E. Nur (Ontario Power Generation), A. Birjandi (Ontario Power Generation), B. Lobo (Ontario Power Generation), N. Jacome (Ontario Power Generation)
Paper
Investigation of the Performance and Explainability Tradeoffs for Machine-Learning Models for Predictive Maintenance of Circulating Water Systems in Nuclear Power Plants
1:20–1:40PM CDT
Linyu Lin (INL), Vivek Agarwal (INL)
Methods for Crediting On-Line Monitoring and Diagnostic Capabilities in Extending and Eliminating Surveillances Digital Safety System Technical Specifications
1:40–2:00PM CDT
Ron Jarrett (Paragon Energy Solutions), Edward L. Quinn (Paragon Energy Solutions)
I&C Operational Data Reviews for Perfomance Based Design - Methodology Description and Lessons Learned After Application
2:00–2:20PM CDT
Cristina Corrales (EPRI), Neil Archambo (Archambo Engineering and Consulting PLLC), Matt Gibson (EPRI)
Digital I&C Component Templates for EPRI's PMBD
2:20–2:40PM CDT
Christina Novogoratz (EPRI)
