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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Spent fuel recycling and conditioning topic of U.S.-Japan meeting
Officials with the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management discussed spent nuclear fuel recycling and conditioning with counterparts from Japan during the 13th U.S.-Japan Technical Meeting of the Civil Nuclear Energy Research and Development Working Group, held recently in Santa Fe, N.M.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|3:15–4:35PM EDT|Hallowell Nuclear Innovation Commons
Session Chair:
Christopher T. Balbier (Penn State)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State)
Advanced technologies for reactors encompass a diverse range of innovations aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and versatility in nuclear energy production. These include Generation IV reactor designs like molten salt reactors (MSRs), high-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGRs), and sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs), which offer enhanced fuel utilization, reduced waste, and inherent safety features. Advancements in materials science, digital instrumentation, and control systems, along with artificial intelligence, are further improving reactor performance and reliability. Innovations in fuel cycle technologies, such as advanced reprocessing and closed fuel cycles, aim to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. However, there are two specific technologies that can help accelerate reactor deployment and enhance operations: digital twins and additive manufacturing. Join our experts as they detail the opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies!
Guha Manogharan
Penn State University - College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Craig Dempsey
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
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