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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC approves Westinghouse exemption request for AP1000 DC
Westinghouse has cleared a hurdle in its quest to renew and update the standard design certification (DC) for its AP1000 reactor with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of an exemption from scheduling requirements that limit when an applicant can apply for a DC renewal.
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.)
