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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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X-energy, Dow apply to build an advanced reactor project in Texas
Dow and X-energy announced today that they have submitted a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas. The project could begin construction later this decade, but only if Dow confirms “the ability to deliver the project while achieving its financial return targets.”
Technical Session
Wednesday, February 10, 2021|3:15–5:00PM EST
Session Chair:
Robert L. Sandstrom
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Alternate Chair:
Douglas S. Batche
Session Producer:
Joel Krakower
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Revision with Takeaway
Session Notes — O'Brien Bio
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — 34009 Jennings Slides
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — 34216 Presentation
Session Notes — Tharpe Bio
Session Notes — Jennings Bio R1
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Lettieri PowerPoint Presentation
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Accelerated Licensing Process - Watts Bar Nuclear Station
Patrick C. O'Brien (TVA)
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Extreme Preparation and Planning - Strategies for Executing NRC Exams
Donald C. Binkley (Tennessee Valley Authority), Michael Tharpe (TVA)
Innovative Line and Training Partnership Application of IER 17-5
Jason Jennings (Talen Energy), Anthony Lettieri (Talen Energy)
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