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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Swiss nuclear power and the case for long-term operation
Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and extensive aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation, in line with international practice.
Plenary Session
Wednesday, September 28, 2022|8:00–9:30AM PDT|Grand Pacific D
Session Chairs:
Thomas M. Miller (ORNL)
Douglas Peplow (ORNL)
Rockwell Awardees: Time, Distance, and Accomplishments in a Radiation Protection and Shielding Career
Jeffrey JohnsonORNL Ret
Nolan HertelGeorgia Institute of Technology"Generational Differences: Don’t Remove the Ancient Landmarks"
Lawrence Townsend University of Tennessee – Knoxville"When You Get to a Fork in the Road – Take it."
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