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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
Technical Session|Panel|Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCSD)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026|10:00–11:45AM MDT|Governor's Square 16
Session Chairs:
Deborah Hill (UKNNL)
Caitlin Redhead (Sellafield)
Session Organizer:
Fundamental to the successful operation of any nuclear site is a first-class safety culture which strives to continually improve in response to good industry practices and operating experience feedback. Speakers will provide examples of either lessons learnt and / or specific good practices at their site, following which an audience discussion will be initiated on alternative good practices and experiences in these areas. Confirmed panellists are: - Brittany Williamson (SRS), presenting on "Near Miss Criticality Accident in FB-Line in 1984 - Lessons Learned for SRPPF Today" - Kristan Wessels (Amentum), presenting on "A Review of Heath Impacts from Criticality Accidents" - Greyson Mondini (Y-12), presenting on "Lessons Learned in Start-Ups of New Fissile Processes"
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — FB Line Lessons Learned - Brittany Williamson
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Young Member Perspective - Caitlin Redhead