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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
Monday, September 26, 2022|3:45–5:50PM PDT|Harbor
Session Chair:
Chang-ho Shin (Hanyang Univ.)
Alternate Chair:
Kim Tuyet Tran (CEA)
Session Organizer:
Thomas M. Miller (ORNL)
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VR System for Monte Carlo Simulation Codes Using Web Application Software with Commodity Devices
3:45–4:10PM PDT
Seiki Ohnishi (National Maritime Research Institute)
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SDR Calculations Involving Geometry Movement After Shutdown
4:10–4:35PM PDT
Chelsea A. D'Angelo (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Paul P.H. Wilson (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
Current Status of Discussion for Japanese Shielding Material Standard for Facility Design
4:35–5:00PM PDT
Koichi Okuno (Hazama-Ando Technical Research Institute), Ken-ichi Kimura (Fujita Corp.), Mikihiro Nakata (MHI Nuclear Development Co.), Tomohiro Ogata (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries), Yukio Sakamoto (Atox Co.), Erina Matsuyama (Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions ), Masahiro Taniguchi (Taisei Corp.), Ken-ichi Tanaka (Institute of Applied Energy), Koji Oishi (Japan Environment Research Co.), Satoshi Takeo (Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy), Satoshi Ishikawa (ITOCHU Techono-Solutions Corp.), Hidenori Kawano (Atox Co.), Masahiro Yoshida (Nuclear Safety Technology Center), Toshio Amano (ITOCHU Techono-Solutions Corp.), Kazuaki Kosako (Shimizu Corp.), Yoshihiro Hirao (National Maritime Research Institute), Toshinobu Maenaka (Takenaka Corp.)
Effect of Photonuclear Reaction on Deep Penetration Problem for Build-Up Coefficient Calculation
5:00–5:25PM PDT
Seiki Ohnishi (National Maritime Research Institute), Fumiyoshi Nobuhara (Tokyo Nuclear Services Co.), Yoshihiro Hirao (National Maritime Research Institute)
Impact of Photo-Neutron Spectrum Shape for Pb(y,xn) on Shielding Design
5:25–5:50PM PDT
Tran Kim Tuyet (SOKENDAI/KEK), Toshiya Sanami (SOKENDAI/KEK), Hirohito Yamazaki (SOKENDAI/KEK)
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