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2026 ANS Annual Conference
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IAEA looks at nuclear techniques for crop resilience
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a five-year coordinated research project (CRP) to strengthen plant health preparedness using nuclear and related technologies.
Wheat blast, potato late blight, potato bacterial wilt, and cassava witches broom disease can spread quickly across large areas of land, leading to severe yield losses in key crops for food security. Global trade and climate change have increased the likelihood of rapid, transboundary spread.
Educational Session|Panel|Cost Reduction Opportunities
Monday, August 8, 2022|3:30–5:00PM EDT|Calusa 10
Track Organizer:
Tim Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Knowledge Manager:
Matthew Mairinger (OPG)
The objective of this session is to review existing wider nuclear industry cost reduction & efficiency improvement methods now available & being implemented elsewhere; the result would be guidance so that current NPP Fleet assets could be more efficiently utilized.
Areas to be examined include: (1) DOE/NNSA and Commercial DDER Radio assay assessments designed to cut down on Dose and time -personnel exposure ; (2) 4D CAD engineering & construction innovations such as used to design most current US Naval Reactors submarines ; (3) AI technology used for security operations enhancement for nuclear & related/other US government agencies ; (4) Wider Grid stability improvements in both security and reliability to benefit NPPs and ; (5) EPZ and Emergency planning arrangements that are more efficient.
Plans for panel composition for this session are to invite stakeholders to review relevant & available details that represent key NPP operators, SMR-Advanced Reactor designers, Vendors and/or government - regulators to share present methods and relevant useful results achieved.
Mark Campagna
Captain USN (Ret) - Moderator
Philip Moor
ABZ, Inc.
Ryan Reinke
Sargent Lundy (S&L)
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