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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
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|3:15–5:15PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom G
Session Chair:
Hyun Gook Kang
Alternate Chair:
Syed Bahauddin Alam
Session Organizer:
Vivek Agarwal
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Improving Motor Reliability for Nuclear Systems by Sensorless Temperature Estimation
3:15–3:35PM CDT
Samrendra Roy (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Kazuma Kobayashi (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Sajedul Talukder (University of Texas EL Paso), Syed Bahauddin Alam (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
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Digital Protective Relays Demonstrate Superior Reliability and Improve System Performance
3:35–3:55PM CDT
Stephen Middlekauff (SEL, Inc.), Adrian Genz (SEL, Inc.)
Assessment of the State of Practice for Using Operating Experience for Digital Systems for Nuclear Power Plants
3:55–4:15PM CDT
Derek Halverson (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), David Rahn (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), Ismael Garcia (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
Presented by Dinesh Taneja (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
Simulation of Electrical System Event Propagation in Nuclear Power Plants Using Modelica
4:15–4:35PM CDT
Kyle Warns (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Hyun Gook Kang (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
Application of IEC 62003 for Electromagnetic Compatibility of I&C and Electrical Equipment
4:35–4:55PM CDT
Chad Kiger (Analysis and Measurement Services Corp.)
Integrating STPA to NPP Systems Engineering Processes
4:55–5:15PM CDT
Josepha Berger (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.), Akira King (Aalto University), Antti Pakonen (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.)
