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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Dry Ice Blasting: A Game-Changer for Safe Cleaning and Decontamination in Nuclear Power Plants
The nuclear energy industry is critical not only for meeting the world’s growing demand for electricity but also for advancing global decarbonization goals. As the sector evolves—through life extensions of existing plants, decommissioning, innovations like small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors, and new facility construction—the need for safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible maintenance and decommissioning continues to grow. Whether a plant is coming online, operating beyond its original design life, or entering decommissioning, cleanliness and operational integrity remain non-negotiable. That’s where dry ice blasting stands out—a powerful, safe cleaning method ideally suited for the high-stakes demands of nuclear environments.
April 6–9, 2014
Charlotte, NC|The Westin Charlotte
The Westin Charlotte, located at 601 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, will be the location for the 2014 International Congress on the Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP), where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is: $179.00/per night (single / double rate). Reservations can be made online at The Westin Charlotte To register by phone for a guest room call 866-837-4148. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
Honorary Chairs:
Peter B. Lyons (Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, DOE)
Noël Camarcat (Special Advisor, Nuclear R&D and International Issues EDF Generation Division (EDF))
Takuya Hattori (President, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum)
Jong Kyung Kim (President, Korea Nuclear Society)
General Chairs:
Dhiaa M. Jamil (Senior Vice President, Duke Energy and President, Duke Nuclear Energy)
Françoise De Bois (VP Safety & Licensing, Products & Technology - Reactors & Services, (AREVA))
Kenji Umeda (General Manager, Nuclear Systems Engineering Department (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries))
Seok Cho (President & CEO, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.(KHNP))
Technical Program Chairs:
Travis W. Knight (Professor, University of South Carolina)
Frank Carré (Scientific Director of the Nuclear Energy Division, CEA)
Shinsuke Yamanaka (Associate Dean, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University)
Sun Koo Kang (Advisor, KEPCO E&C)
