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May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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ORNL–General Atomics partnership on ceramic matrix composites
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) with the objective of working together on advanced ceramic matrix composite materials for applications in extreme environments. Materials that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and mechanical stress are required in aerospace, defense, energy, and other sectors.
According to the agreement, the San Diego–based GA-EMS will use resources from ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to develop “scalable, efficient manufacturing techniques for extreme environment materials including precursors, fibers, composites, and coatings utilized in carbon/carbon (C/C), carbon/silicon carbide (C/SiC), and SiC/SiC composite systems.”
Technical Session|Sponsored by FCWMD
Monday, November 10, 2025|3:15–5:00PM EST|Columbia 11
Session Chair:
Kaushik Banerjee
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Harish Reddy Gadey
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Conceptual Design for a Federal Consolidated Storage Facility for Spent Nuclear Fuel
3:15–3:40PM EST
Erica Bickford (U.S. Department of Energy), John Shultz (U.S. Department of Energy)
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U.S. Department of Energy Preparations to Transport a Rail-Sized Research Cask of Commercial Spent Nuclear Fuel
3:40–4:05PM EST
Erica Bickford (U.S. Department of Energy), Sara Hogan (U.S. Department of Energy), Kevin Connolly (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Miriam Juckett (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
DOE Large-Scale Transportation System of SNF in the United States
4:05–4:25PM EST
Dr. Sara Hogan (U.S. Dept. of Energy), Dr. Erica Bickford (U.S. Dept. of Energy), Dr. Steven J. Maheras (PNNL), Miriam Juckett (Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Lab - Energy & Environment Directorate), Dr. Kevin John Connolly (ORNL)
Public and Industry Feedback on a Potential Department of Energy Package Performance Project
4:25–4:50PM EST
Miriam Juckett (Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Lab - Energy & Environment Directorate), Laura Hay (Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Lab - Energy & Environment Directorate), Sara Hogan (U.S. Department of Energy), Erica Bickford (U.S. Department of Energy)
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