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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Study mapping U-10Zr porosity informs metallic fuel design
Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have conducted a three-dimensional study of irradiated U-10Zr—uranium alloyed with 10 percent zirconium—across key radial regions, providing new insights into how the material swells, transfers heat, and interacts with the fuel cladding.
U-10Zr was extensively tested in historical sodium-cooled fast reactors and is now attracting attention for use in next-generation advanced reactors.
Technology of Fusion Energy (TOFE)
Technical Session
Tuesday, June 14, 2022|1:00–2:45PM PDT|Huntington A
Session Chair:
Ales Necas (TAE Technologies)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Leigh Winfrey
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The Sheared-Flow-Stabilized Z-Pinch Approach to Fusion Energy
Matthew Thompson (Zap Energy ), B. Levitt (Zap Energy ), B.A. Nelson (Zap Energy ), U. Shumlak (Zap Energy )
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Challenges and Opportunities in Plasma-Facing Components and Divertor Technologies for Fusion Applications
Vivian Yue Sze Lee (Tokamak Energy), Mark Koepke (Tokamak Energy)
Progress and Challenges in Additive Manufacturing of Copernicus High-Heat-Flux Components
Vincent Pilard (TAE Technologies), Sergey Vdovichev (TAE Technologies), Michael Meekins (TAE Technologies)
UNITY: Kyoto Fusioneering's Unique Integrated Testing Facility for Fusion Power Generation
Shutaro Takeda (Kyoto Univ.), Richard J. Pearson (Kyoto Fusioneering ), Colin Baus (Kyoto Fusioneering ), Keisuke Mukai (Kyoto Fusioneering ), Kiyoshi Seko (Kyoto Fusioneering ), Taka Nagao (Kyoto Fusioneering ), Satoshi Konishi (Kyoto Fusioneering )
Lithium Engineering Challenges for Fusion Applications
Kristin Skrecky (General Fusion), Joerg Zimmermann (General Fusion)