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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
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India’s PFBR attains criticality at last
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed it “a proud moment for India” when on April 6 the 500-MWe, sodium-cooled Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved initial criticality. This milestone, which comes some 22 years after the continually delayed PFBR project began, marks India’s entrance into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear program, which has the ultimate goal of supporting the country’s nuclear power program with its significant thorium reserves.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Monday, August 7, 2023|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 1
Session Chairs:
Tim Crook (Blue Wave AI Labs)
Bill Rosko (Framatome)
Track Organizer:
Ken Lowery, P.E. (Southern Nuclear)
Knowledge Manager:
Mikayla Florez
This session will explore the perspectives of utilities, partner vendors, and other commercial players involved in isotope production within North America, focusing on key isotopes such as Co-60, Lu-177, Mo-99, and Ac-225. Industry experts will discuss the medical and industrial applications of these isotopes, current challenges (including geopolitical tensions, production, handling, and transport), and cutting-edge innovations poised to shape the future landscape of this sector. The panel will underscore the importance of strategic partnerships to develop a reliable and sufficient supply of essential isotopes for the Americas, emphasizing not only the economic opportunities, but also the societal benefits of such collaborations.
Curtis Cleve
Framatome ISOGEN
Catherine Prat
Westinghouse
Ross Radel
Chief Technology Officer
SHINE
Peter McDermid
Bruce Power
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