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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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ORNL–General Atomics partnership on ceramic matrix composites
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) with the objective of working together on advanced ceramic matrix composite materials for applications in extreme environments. Materials that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and mechanical stress are required in aerospace, defense, energy, and other sectors.
According to the agreement, the San Diego–based GA-EMS will use resources from ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to develop “scalable, efficient manufacturing techniques for extreme environment materials including precursors, fibers, composites, and coatings utilized in carbon/carbon (C/C), carbon/silicon carbide (C/SiC), and SiC/SiC composite systems.”
Technical Session
Tuesday, September 16, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT|Grand Salon DE
Session Chair:
Rowan Johnson
Alternate Chair:
Zachariah R. Lemke
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The CAAS-3S Next-Generation Criticality Accident Alarm System
3:15–3:35PM CDT
Meriem Detriche (Mirion Technologies), Sasha Philips (Mirion Technologies), Nicolas Houfflain (Mirion Technologies), Jeff Lagana (Mirion Technologies)
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Criticality Accidents Occurred in Research Reactor Facilities in France
3:35–3:55PM CDT
Fabien Duret (ASNR), Aurélie Bardelay (ASNR), Tristan Adatte (ASNR)
Is there a Potential for a Red Oil Runaway Reaction following a Criticality in Solvent?
3:55–4:05PM CDT
Lindsey Whiteley (Sellafield)
A Proportionate Response to Criticality Emergency Planning for a Novel Operation
4:05–4:15PM CDT
Amy E. van der Vyver (Sellafield)
Immediate Evacuation Zone Determination for the Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility
4:15–4:25PM CDT
Michael Benson (INL)
Hand Portable Multi-Modality Imaging for Rapid Criticality Assessment and Localization
4:25–4:45PM CDT
Justin Ellin (Gamma Reality), Andy Haefner (Gamma Reality), Ryan Pavlovsky (Gamma Reality)
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