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Robotics & Remote Systems
The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
Standards Program
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Discovering, Making, and Testing New Materials: SRNL’s Center For Hierarchical Waste Form Materials
Savannah River National Laboratory researchers are building on the laboratory’s legacy of using cutting-edge science to effectively immobilize nuclear waste in innovative ways. As part of the Center for Hierarchical Waste Form Materials, SRNL is leveraging its depth of experience in radiological waste management to explore new frontiers in the industry.
Technical Session|Sponsored by FED
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Room 8
Session Chair:
Paul W. Humrickhouse
Alternate Chair:
Pierre-Clement A. Simon
Session Organizer:
Thomas Fuerst
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Multi-Material Simulation of Jet Splashing in Inertial Fusion Energy Chambers and Blankets
1:00–1:20PM CDT
Eric Cervi (Argonne National Laboratory), Antonio Cammi (Khalifa University), Carlo Fiorina (Texas A&M University College Station), Kirk Flippo (Xcimer Energy Corporation), Nahom Habtemariam (Texas A&M University College Station), Matteo Lo Verso (Politecnico di Milano)
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Preliminary Neutronic and Thermal-Mechanical Analysis of the HYLIFE-II Chamber
1:20–1:40PM CDT
Nahom Habtemariam (Texas A&M University College Station), Bob Earley (Xcimer Energy Corporation), Kirk Flippo (Xcimer Energy Corporation), Susana Reyes (Xcimer Energy Corporation), Carlo Fiorina (Texas A&M University)
Modeling of Ablation Phenomena in Inertial Fusion Chambers
1:40–2:00PM CDT
Nahom Habtemariam (Texas A&M University College Station), Eric Cervi (Argonne National Laboratory), Bob Earley (Xcimer Energy Corporation), Kirk Flippo (Xcimer Energy Corporation), Susana Reyes (Xcimer Energy Corporation), Carlo Fiorina (Texas A&M University)
Assessment of Occupation Radiation Exposure during Maintenance in ITER Upper Ports
2:00–2:20PM CDT
Moataz Harb (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Michael J. Loughlin (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Sangmesh Kalwale (US-ITER project office), Raj G. Singh (Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory)
Comparison Between OTSG and UTSG for DEMO Nuclear Fusion Facility Under a Loss of Flow Accident
2:20–2:40PM CDT
Jaime Valverde-Hernandez (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid), Francisco Martin-Fuertes (CIEMAT), Cesar Queral (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid), Agustín García-Berrocal (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid), Kevin Fernandez-Cosials (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
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