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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Deep Space: The new frontier of radiation controls
In commercial nuclear power, there has always been a deliberate tension between the regulator and the utility owner. The regulator fundamentally exists to protect the worker, and the utility, to make a profit. It is a win-win balance.
From the U.S. nuclear industry has emerged a brilliantly successful occupational nuclear safety record—largely the result of an ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) process that has driven exposure rates down to what only a decade ago would have been considered unthinkable. In the U.S. nuclear industry, the system has accomplished an excellent, nearly seamless process that succeeds to the benefit of both employee and utility owner.
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Cerberus Nuclear is a UK-based technical consultancy specializing in radiation shielding, criticality safety, shield integrity testing, and nuclear characterisation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Birchwood Park, Warrington, the company serves clients across the civil nuclear, medical, research, and defense sectors.
With one of the largest independent criticality safety teams in the UK, Cerberus Nuclear offers comprehensive services throughout the nuclear facility lifecycle, including design, operation, and decommissioning phases. Their in-house experts utilize advanced computational tools such as MCNP, SCALE, FLUKA, and PHITS to deliver accurate and efficient solutions.
Innovation is central to Cerberus Nuclear's approach. The company integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning into its offerings, developing tools like CARTA™ for criticality safety training and Cyclone™ for Monte Carlo calculations.
Committed to industry best practices, Cerberus Nuclear actively participates in forums like the UK Shielding Forum and the Working Party on Criticality. The company also invests in talent development through graduate recruitment and training programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
