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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
Wednesday, April 24, 2024|10:15AM–12:00PM PDT|Franciscan D
Session Chair:
Emily R. Shemon
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Guillaume Giudicelli (INL)
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Initial Steps in a Serpent-McStas Two-Way Coupling and its Potential Applications at FRM II
10:15–10:35AM PDT
D. Bonete Wiese (Technische Univ. Munchen), C. Hauf (Technische Univ. Munchen), C. Reiter (Technische Univ. Munchen)
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Full Core Calculation for FRM II with Serpent 2 and Ansys CFX
10:35–10:55AM PDT
Kaltrina Shehu (Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz), Christian Reiter (Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz)
Development of High-Fidelity Multi-Physics Platform JAMPAN
10:55–11:15AM PDT
Kenichi Tada (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Ryoichi Kondo (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Tomohiro Kamiya (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Taku Nagatake (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Ayako Ono (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Yasunobu Nagaya (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), Hiroyuki Yoshida (Japan Atomic Energy Agency)
Recent Advanced Reactor Multiphysics Model Highlights in the Virtual Test Bed (VTB)
11:15–11:35AM PDT
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude (INL), Guillaume Giudicelli (INL), Samuel Walker (INL), Emily Shemon (ANL), Hansol Park (ANL), Yiqi Yu (ANL), Nicolas Stauff (ANL)
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