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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The U.S. Million Person Study of Low-Dose-Rate Health Effects
There is a critical knowledge gap regarding the health consequences of exposure to radiation received gradually over time. While there is a plethora of studies on the risks of adverse outcomes from both acute and high-dose exposures, including the landmark study of atomic bomb survivors, these are not characteristic of the chronic exposure to low-dose radiation encountered in occupational and public settings. In addition, smaller cohorts have limited numbers leading to reduced statistical power.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Wednesday, April 24, 2024|10:15AM–12:00PM PDT|Imperial Ballroom
Session Chair:
Samuel E. Bays
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Massimiliano Fratoni
This panel will discuss topics related to the initial test program for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) advanced reactors. Dr. Sam Bays will provide a historical overview of past advanced reactor test programs as documented in his team's report, "Startup Physics Testing of Advanced Reactors - A Historical Review". Dr. Bays and Dr. Abe Weitzberg have co-chaired the ANS working group, Initial Fuel Loading and Startup Physics Tests for FOAK Advanced Reactors, ANS-19.13. Current findings of ANS-19.13 will be discussed. Dr. Nader Satvat of Kairos Power will be providing an overview of current test plans for the HERMES reactor. Mr. Mike Prible of Westinghouse will provide his perspectives leading the startup physics testing of AP1000 pressurized water reactors.
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