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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
Technical Session
Tuesday, July 23, 2024|1:00–2:50PM CDT|Madison Ballroom
Session Chair:
Andrea Saltos (Commonwealth Fusion Systems)
Alternate Chair:
Michael J. Loughlin
Session Organizer:
Iole Palermo (Ciemat)
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ITER Neutronic Status and Roadmap 2024-2028
1:00–1:25PM CDT
Y. Le Tonqueze (ITER Org.), S. Puthanveetil (ITER Org.), E. Polunovskiy (ITER Org.), G. Nafradi (ITER Org.)
Paper
Nuclear Integrated Engineering Approach to Enhance Nuclear Integration Following ALARA Principle in ITER Project
1:25–1:45PM CDT
R. Juarez (Univ. Nacional de Educación a Distancia), R. Brown (ITER Org.), F. Javier (ITER Org.), M. Gandolin (ITER Org.), D. Carloni (ITER Org.), M. Regad (ITER Org.), M. Loughlin (ORNL), D. Williams (Orano Projets), J.B. Le Blaye (Orano Projets), M. Sarapata (Orano Projets), H. Monet (Jacobs), E. Ramsay (Jacobs), S. Ziou (Jacobs), A. Kolsek (Univ. Nacional de Educacion a Distancia), M. De Pietri (Univ. Nacional de Educacion a Distancia), G. Pedroche (Univ. Nacional de Educacion a Distancia), A.J. Lopez-Revelles (Univ. Nacional de Educacion a Distancia)
Presented by Y. Le Tonqueze (ITER Org.)
Methodology for the Quantitative Determination of Safety Factor in Nuclear Analysis for Component Design in Fusion Reactors.
1:45–2:05PM CDT
Michael J. Loughlin (ORNL)
Leveraging Adjoint and Forward Neutron Transport Solutions and Information to Identify Source Regions with High Importance
2:05–2:25PM CDT
Joshua Jones (MPR Assoc.), Russell Gocht (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Andrea Saltos (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Katie Saltzgiver (MPR Assoc.), Ryanne Kennedy (Commonwealth Fusion Systems)
Uncertainty Exploration of the ITER FNG Shutdown Dose Rate Benchmark with New R2S Capabilities in OpenMC
2:25–2:45PM CDT
Ethan E. Peterson (MIT), Paul K. Romano (ANL), Patrick C. Shriwise (ANL)
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