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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Modernizing I&C for operations and maintenance, one phase at a time
The two reactors at Dominion Energy’s Surry plant are among the oldest in the U.S. nuclear fleet. Yet when the plant celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, staff could raise a toast to the future. Surry was one of the first plants to file a subsequent license renewal (SLR) application, and in May 2021, it became official: the plant was licensed to operate for a full 80 years, extending its reactors’ lifespans into 2052 and 2053.
Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management (ANFM 2025)
Mr. Jeffrey L. Bradfute currently works for Westinghouse Electric Company where he holds the position of Senior Vice President, Americas PWR Fuel in the Nuclear Fuel Business. He has accumulated over 30 years of industry experience, working for both Westinghouse and the nuclear utility South Carolina Electric & Gas. His responsibilities include overseeing the Americas PWR Fuel business, which provides nuclear fuel, components, fuel-related engineering services, and technology. Additionally, he is responsible for zirconium/hafnium sales and components/services for the production of radioisotopes in the Americas region.
Mr. Bradfute received his BSNE (Summa cum Laude) from the University of Cincinnati, an MSE degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He is also a licensed professional engineer. He serves on several university advisory boards, including the NCSU Nuclear Engineering Department Advisory Council, the University of Michigan Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences Advisory Board, and the Texas AMU Nuclear Engineering Advisory Council. Mr. Bradfute is an active member of the American Nuclear Society, has helped organize numerous conferences, and has chaired RPD and two local sections.
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