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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Joint NEA project performs high-burnup test
An article in the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency’s July news bulletin noted that a first test has been completed for the High Burnup Experiments in Reactivity Initiated Accident (HERA) project. The project aim is to understand the performance of light water reactor fuel at high burnup under reactivity-initiated accidents (RIA).
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Cost Reduction Opportunities
Monday, August 5, 2024|3:30–5:00PM EDT|Calusa 11/12
The panel will discuss successes and challenges when implementing Risk-Informed (RI) programs, including implementation of RI Fire Protection Program (NFPA 805), and 10CFR50.69 RI relaxation of requirements for low-safety significant SSCs, and Code Case N-752-1, RI Categorization and Treatment for Repair/Replacement Activities in Class 2 and 3 Systems.
The panel will share the benefits and cost savings achieved as a result of implementing these programs. The panel will also provide anecdotes from industry experience regarding issues that have complicated efficient implementation and maintenance of these programs and the ability to achieve real cost savings.
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