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2026 ANS Annual Conference
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Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Swiss nuclear power and the case for long-term operation
Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and extensive aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation, in line with international practice.
September 15–19, 2013
Charlotte, NC|Westin Charlotte Hotel
GREAT NEWS!! The deadline to secure hotel accommodations at The Westin Charlotte has been extended until Monday, August 26th! The Westin Charlotte , located at 601 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, will be the location for the 2013 LWR Fuel Performance TopFuel Meeting, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is: $189.00/night (single / double rate). Reservations can be made online at: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/nuclearsociety To register by phone for a guest room: 866-837-4148 Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
General Co-Chairs:
David C. Culp (Duke Energy Corporation)
José Emeterio Gutiérrez (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Technical Program Chair:
Zeses Karoutas (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Assistant Technical Prog Chair:
Peng Xu (Senior Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Company)
