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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NN Asks: What’s needed to get space nuclear off the ground?
Kate Kelly
For decades, the thrill of space exploration has ignited the imaginations of engineers, scientists, and innovators alike. The dream of expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth continues to attract the brightest minds, fueling groundbreaking advancements. As we set our sights on missions that venture farther and last longer in the cosmos, one truth stands out: Nuclear technology is the key to unlocking these bold ambitions. Its impact goes far beyond any single mission, driving a surge of momentum that not only propels space exploration but also energizes the entire nuclear ecosystem—sparking innovation and growth in an era of unprecedented opportunity.
Technical Session|Power Reactor Operations, Safety, and Reliability
Friday, April 5, 2024|10:15–11:35AM EDT|Leonhard Building Room 103
Session Chair:
Jacob Maxeiner (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Detection of Axial Locations of Control Rods Using Movable In-core Detectors
10:15–10:35AM EDT
Daniele Timpano (ETH Zürich), Edwin Kolbe (Axpo Power AG), Benoit Soubelet (Axpo Power AG)
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Enhancing Probabilistic Risk Assessment for the PULSTAR Research Reactor with Advanced Fault Tree and Initiating Event Analysis Techniques
10:35–10:55AM EDT
Lauren A. Kohler (NCSU), Noah A. Etter (NCSU), Nolan Ritchie (NCSU), Mihai A. Diaconeasa (NCSU)
Prediction of Burning Cable Properties Using Machine Learning
10:55–11:15AM EDT
Peter Henkes (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Elvan Sahin (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Mohammad A. Allaf (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Juliana P. Duarte (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
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