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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
Wednesday, July 19, 2023|3:15–5:00PM EDT|301E
Session Chair:
Jamie B. Coble
Alternate Chair:
Alexander H. Hashemian
Session Organizer:
Vivek Agarwal
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Coolant Pump Predictive Data Analytics from Signatures Generated by the Recursive Short Time Fast Fourier Transform
3:15–3:40PM EDT
James A. Smith (INL), Vivek Agarwal (INL)
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Development of a Heat Pipe Based Testbed for Online Monitoring of Microreactors
3:40–4:05PM EDT
Shawn Tyler (Analysis and Measurement Services Corp.), Jacob Houser (Analysis and Measurement Services Corp.), Brent Shumaker (Analysis and Measurement Services Corp.), Alexander Hashemian (Analysis and Measurement Services Corp.)
Presented by Adam Deatherage (Analysis and Measurement Services Corp.)
The ARENA Test Bed -- A Versatile Resource for I&C Development and Validation
4:05–4:30PM EDT
Samuel W. Glass III (PNNL), Mychal P. Spencer (PNNL), Matthew S. Prowant (PNNL), Aishwarya Sriraman (PNNL), Jiyoung Son (PNNL), Leonard S. Fifield (PNNL)
Small Modular Reactor Condensate and Feedwater System Maintenance Methods by Utilizing Event Modeling Risk Assessment Using Linked Diagram
4:30–4:55PM EDT
Saeed Alhadhrami (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Steven Prescott (INL), Vivek Agarwal (INL), Ben Lindley (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
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