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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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A closer look at NRC’s proposed rule eliminating ALARA
On July 1, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed removing the “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle from its radiation protection regulations and replacing it with a graded approach. The agency also proposed increases to effluent dose limits and adjusting how it handles allowances for exceeding dose limits.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by THD
Wednesday, November 12, 2025|8:00–9:45AM EST|Gunston East/West
Session Chair:
Shripad Revankar
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Drew M. Ryan
This panel honors Vic Ransom’s life and his legacy in Computational Thermal Hydraulics, recognizing his seminal contributions in developing world renowned thermal-hydraulics computational code RELAP5 and computational multi-phase flow models with lasting impact on the nuclear industry and scientific community. Colleagues, friends and his former students will share technical briefs on his contributions, personal reflections, professional insights, and his enduring legacy in the field. Join us in celebrating Vic’s achievements and remembering his influence on generations of nuclear professionals.
Weidong Wang
NRC
Tomasz Kozlowski
Univ. of Ill., Urbana-Champaign
George Mesina
INL
Robert Martin
BWXT