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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
Technical Session|Thermal Hydraulics
Friday, April 17, 2026|3:45–4:45PM CDT|RUDR 410
Session Chair:
Manasvin Klair
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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Bubble Point Characterization of As-Manufactured Heat Pipe Mesh Screen Wick
3:45–4:05PM CDT
Luke Price (Penn State), Scout H. Bucks (Penn State), Christopher T. Balbier (Penn State), Saya Lee (Penn State)
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Velocity Profile Measurement Using Fiber Optic Hot Wire Anemometer
4:05–4:25PM CDT
Christopher T. Balbier (Penn State), Oscar Felegy (Penn State), Saya Lee (Penn State)
Investigation of an Experimental Methodology for Optical Determination of Microbubble Geometry Through High-Speed Photography
4:25–4:45PM CDT
Ethan M. Villarreal (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Andrew Hutsell (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Lane B. Carasik (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Ethan Villarreal (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
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