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Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Wright officially sworn in for third term at the NRC
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently announced that David Wright, after being nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate, was ceremonially sworn in as NRC chair on September 8.
This swearing in comes more than a month after Wright began his third term on the commission; he began leading as chair July 31. His term will conclude on June 30, 2030.
Advances in Thermal Hydraulics (ATH 2024)
Technical Session|Panel
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Coral B
Session Chair:
Robert P. Martin
Alternate Chair:
Marilyn Delgado
Session Organizer:
Jun Liao
This panel brings together experts in experimental thermal hydraulics specializing in high temperature gas cooled reactor (HTGR) technology, particularly those designs envisioned for near- and mid-term commercial deployment. Participating panelists will highlight methodologies, design of experiments, recent findings, and future research directions aimed at improving the understanding and facilitating the regulatory licensing of HTGRs. As a panel, attendees can expect a lively discussion, fostering collaboration among industry experts, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions towards accelerating the development of HTGR technology.
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