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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
13th Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control & Human-Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT 2023)
Technical Session
Tuesday, July 18, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EDT|301D
Session Chair:
Xingang Zhao
Alternate Chair:
Nancy J. Lybeck
Session Organizer:
Jamie B. Coble
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Generative Model for Sensor Fault Detection in Nuclear Power Plant Accidents
1:00–1:25PM EDT
Jeonghun Choi (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology), Seung Jun Lee (Ulsan Nat'l Institute Science and Technology)
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Bridging the Data-Model Gap for HRA: Creating Bayesian Networks from HRA Data
1:25–1:50PM EDT
Vincent Philip Paglioni (Univ. Maryland, College Park), Katrina M. Groth (Univ. Maryland, College Park)
Implementing Component Degradations into a Modelica Model of an iPWR System to Develop Health Monitoring Techniques
1:50–2:15PM EDT
David Anderson (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Jamie Coble (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Dynamic Model Agnostic Reliability Evaluation of Machine-Learning Models Integrated in Instrumentation and Control Systems
2:15–2:40PM EDT
Edward Chen (NCSU), Han Bao (INL), Nam Dinh (NCSU)
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