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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
Technical Session
Wednesday, July 24, 2024|1:15–3:05PM CDT|Madison Ballroom
Session Chair:
Fernando Arranz
Alternate Chair:
Lane B. Carasik
Session Organizer:
Iole Palermo
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Design Analysis and Optimization of Helium-Cooled Pipe Under High Heat Flux: The Adjoint Method Application in CFD Simulation
1:15–1:40PM CDT
Ying Xu (ORNL), Cody S. Wiggins (ORNL), Monica Gehrig (ORNL)
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Thermal and Nuclear Analysis of FLiBe Tritium Breeding Blanket First Wall
1:40–2:05PM CDT
M.L. Gehrig (ORNL), P.W. Humrickhouse (ORNL)
Investigation of Relevant Accident Scenarios of a FLiBe Based Liquid Immersion Blanket System Using SAM
2:05–2:25PM CDT
Trevor C. Franklin (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Ryan P. McGuire (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Lane B. Carasik (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
CFD Simulations of Twisted Tape Inserts under One-Side Heated Conditions for Liquid Immersion Blankets
2:25–2:45PM CDT
Sierra A. Tutwiler (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Lane B. Carasik (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
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