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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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The current status of heat pipe R&D
Idaho National Laboratory under the Department of Energy–sponsored Microreactor Program recently conducted a comprehensive phenomena identification and ranking table (PIRT) exercise aimed at advancing heat pipe technology for microreactor applications.
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September 23, 2025|1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
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Annessa LippincottSenior License Renewal ConsultantGSE Solutions
Annessa Lippincott is a seasoned Nuclear Engineer with over a decade of experience spanning nuclear design, operations, licensing, reactor engineering, safety analysis, and license renewal. She currently serves as a Senior Consultant at GSE Engineering, where she develops innovative solutions for nuclear power plants, including authoring a first-of-its-kind Buried Pipe Aging Management Program. Her career includes key roles at Callaway Energy Center, where she pioneered virtual inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic and led multi-disciplinary teams to fulfill complex regulatory commitments. Mrs. Lippincott is also an active community leader, serving with the South Callaway Fire Protection District and various local organizations, combining technical excellence with public service and outreach.
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