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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.
Technical Session|Experimental Thermal Hydraulics
Tuesday, August 22, 2023|9:00–10:20AM EDT|Cardozo
Session Chair:
Guillaume P. Mignot
Session Organizer:
Xiaodong Sun
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Characterization of Thermal Time of Flight (TToF) Measurement Technique for Velocity Measurement of Gas Flow Using K-type Thermocouples and Fiber Bragg Grating Temperature Sensor
9:00–9:20AM EDT
Zayed Ahmed (City College of New York), Giorgio Bologna (City College of New York), ElMokhtar Majdoub (City College of New York), Mathieu Davis (City College of New York), Abdullah Abubakar (City College of New York), Dinesh V. Kalaga (City College of New York), Masahiro Kawaji (City College of New York), Zhao Kchao (Univ. Pittsburgh), Yuqi Li (Univ. Pittsburgh), Kevin Chen (Univ. Pittsburgh)
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Fiber Optic Flow Meter for High-Temperature Corrosive Nuclear Environments
9:20–9:40AM EDT
M. Leoschke (Penn State), C. Balbier (Penn State), S. Lee (Penn State), F. Scurti (Penn State)
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Pressure Field Reconstruction with PIV Experimental Velocity Field Inside Falling Liquid Film
9:40–10:00AM EDT
Ruiqi Wang (Science and Technology on Thermal Energy and Power Lab), Riqiang Duan (Tsinghua Univ.), Zhenhai Zou (Science and Technology on Thermal Energy and Power Lab), Chonghai Huang (Science and Technology on Thermal Energy and Power Lab), Chenyang Wang (Science and Technology on Thermal Energy and Power Lab), Bangming Li (Science and Technology on Thermal Energy and Power Lab)
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Design and Development of a Spacer Grids with Minimum Thermal-Hydraulic Impacts for Rod Bundle CHF Testing with Bowed or Ballooned Rods
10:00–10:20AM EDT
Bao-Wen Yang (Delta Energy Group New York), Cameron Dempsey (Delta Energy Group New York), Bin Han (Delta Energy Group New York), Eric Yang (CARP Assoc. USA), Raymond Smith (CARP Assoc. USA), Stephanie H. Yang (CARP Assoc. USA)
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