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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 DESD
Tuesday, June 13, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EDT|Marriott 1
Session Chair:
Dustin G. Miller
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Miles van Noordennen
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Meteorological Data Analysis: Atmospheric Stability and Correlation Calculations
1:00–1:20PM EDT
Ben Sonpon (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Shoaib Usman (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Joseph Smith (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Sarah Kovaleski (Ameren Callaway Energy Center), Jason A. Wibbenmeyer (Ameren Callaway Energy Center)
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Numerical Modelling of Gas Generation and Migration in Deep Geological Repository
1:20–1:40PM EDT
Lan Sun (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories), Liyan Qiu (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
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