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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Cost Reduction Opportunities
Wednesday, August 11, 2021|8:30–10:00AM EDT |Calusa 8-9
Track Organizers:
Ray Herb (Southern Company)
Ken Lowery (Southern Company)
Tim Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Maria Hernandez (Duke Energy)
Knowledge Manager:
Saieed Ahmed (Exelon)
Student Intern:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
This session will involve a panel led discussion with audience participation on the cost reduction aspects of accident tolerant fuel, including improved accident performance & increased fuel cycle flexibility. Panel will include discussions on reducing batch loading sizes and extending cycle lengths, robust failure mechanisms, reduced combustible gas generation, and improved thermal margins.
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