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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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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|Methods
Monday, April 22, 2024|1:30–3:15PM PDT|Franciscan D
Session Chair:
Romain Henry (GRS)
Alternate Chair:
Javier Ortensi (INL)
Session Organizer:
Mathieu Hursin (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
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Initial Validation of the SIMULATE5-K and the CMS5 Reactor Modeling Suite with the SPERT-III Experiments
1:30–1:50PM PDT
William C. Dawn (Studsvik Scandpower), Gerardo Grandi (Studsvik Scandpower), Tamer Bahadir (Studsvik Scandpower)
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High-Fidelity Serpent2/SCF Solutions for Rod Ejection Scenarios in Support to the Verification of the CAMIVVER APOLLO3®/CATHARE3 Coupling Prototype
1:50–2:10PM PDT
L. Mercatali (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology), G. Huaccho (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology), B. Vezzoni (Framatome), B. Calgaro (Framatome), P. Mosca (CEA), F. Damian (CEA), V.-H. Sanchez-Espinoza (Karlsruhe Institute for Technology)
Computational Modeling and Verification of MSR Transients via MSRE Reactivity Insertion Tests
2:10–2:30PM PDT
M. Elhareef (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), T. Fei (ANL), Z. Wu (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
A Step Towards a Comprehensive Uncertainty Quatification in Transient Analysis
2:30–2:50PM PDT
Evgeny Ivanov (IRSN), Antonio Sargeni (IRSN), Franck Bernard (IRSN)
ZDkin, a Neutronic Point Kinetics Code with Modular Temperature Feedback
2:50–3:10PM PDT
E. Lefevre (TechnicAtome), J. Couybes (TechnicAtome), G. Kozlowski (TechnicAtome)
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