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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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India’s PFBR attains criticality at last
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed it “a proud moment for India” when on April 6 the 500-MWe, sodium-cooled Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved initial criticality. This milestone, which comes some 22 years after the continually delayed PFBR project began, marks India’s entrance into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear program, which has the ultimate goal of supporting the country’s nuclear power program with its significant thorium reserves.
Technical Session|Panel|Fuel Management
Monday, July 21, 2025|4:05–5:45PM EDT|Bay Room
Session Chair:
Baris Sarikaya
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
James J. Tusar
Increased enrichment and high burnup fuel initiatives open new opportunities for the LWR industry; improve fuel utilization, enable power uprates, etc. However, these initiatives also bring regulatory challenges. The LWR industry is working to effectively solve these challenges. While solving these challenges we also identify unique improvement opportunities. This panel focuses on LWR challenges and opportunities. This panel is Part 2
Constellation
Scott Vrtiska
Westinghouse Electric Co.
Rodolfo Ferrer
Studsvik Scandpower
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Constellation Presentation
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