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May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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From Capitol Hill: Nuclear is back, critical for America’s energy future
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy convened its first hearing of the year, “American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era,” on January 7, where lawmakers and industry leaders discussed how nuclear energy can help meet surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and national security needs.
Technical Session
Monday, October 6, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT|Cumberland South
Session Chair:
Uffe Bergmann
Co-Chair:
Kan Sakamoto
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Mechanical Effects of Hydrogen on Cladding Material: Results of a Hot Cell Investigation
3:15–3:40PM CDT
Kevin Mon (Framatome), V. Ioan Arimescu (Nufology PLus, LLC), John Beale (EPRI)
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Assessing PCI Deconditioning Rate for BWR Fuel from Post-irradiation Measurements
3:40–4:05PM CDT
Paul Blair (Vattenfall Nuclear Fuel), Daniel Jädernäs (Vattenfall Nuclear Fuel), David Schrire (Studsvik), Clara Anghel (Vattenfall Nuclear Fuel), Amarilys F. Oquendo (Vattenfall Nuclear Fuel), David Palko (Forsmarks Kraftgrupp), Daniel Larsson (Forsmarks Kraftgrupp), John W. Beale (EPRI), M. Gomaa Abdoelatef (EPRI)
Investigation of the Correlations between BWR Cladding Hydrogen Uptake and Fuel Rod In-Reactor Operating Parameters
4:05–4:30PM CDT
Brita Helmersson (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Jean-Marie LeCorre (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Jenny Eliasson (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Erik Angland (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Magnus Limbäck (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Zaheen Shah (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Lars Hallstadius (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
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