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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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A closer look at NRC’s proposed rule eliminating ALARA
On July 1, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed removing the “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle from its radiation protection regulations and replacing it with a graded approach. The agency also proposed increases to effluent dose limits and adjusting how it handles allowances for exceeding dose limits.
Technical Session|Fuel Management
Monday, July 21, 2025|2:30–3:45PM EDT|Palm Room
Session Chair:
Greg H. Hobson
Alternate Chair:
Benjamin S. Collins
Session Organizer:
Scott P. Palmtag
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COPERNICUS -- Optimization Code for PWR Design and Analysis
2:30–2:55PM EDT
Tung D.C. Nguyen (Studsvik), Dave Knott (Studsvik), Christian Oyarzun (Studsvik), Jeffrey Borkowski (Studsvik)
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FARGO - Integrated Lattice and Loading Pattern Optimization, Overview and Example Application
2:55–3:20PM EDT
G. Hobson (Framatome)
ROSA-BWR: Optimization Software for Boiling Water Reactor In-Core Fuel Management
3:20–3:45PM EDT
Matteo Gamarino (NRG PALLAS), Pieter H. Wakker (NRG PALLAS)
