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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RPD|Cosponsored by THD
Friday, December 3, 2021|8:00–9:45AM EST |Columbia 2
Session Chairs:
Massimiliano Fratoni
Gregory M. Core (INL)
Session Organizer:
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude (INL)
Student Assistant:
Zachary Deziel
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced awardees to the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP). With teams assembled and activities commencing, this panel will showcase some of the design features of different reactors being planned for near-term demonstration. This includes concepts from both the reactor demonstration as well as risk reduction initiatives, notably Natrium, Xe-100, Hermes, and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). The panel will primarily focus on the technical design specifications of the reactor systems as they pertain to neutronics, material, and thermal hydraulics.
Eben Mulder
CNO
X-energy
James Vollmer
Terrapower (Natrium)
Per Peterson
Kairos Power
Daniel Walter
Terrapower - MCRE
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