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Argonne updates: Fuel research and materials lab
Over the past two weeks, Argonne National Laboratory has announced numerous significant advancements being made by its staff to push forward nuclear fuels and materials research. Those announcements include the opening of the new Activated Materials Lab, the development of a new measurement technique, and the application of new artificial intelligence tools.
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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