2005 ANS WINTER MEETING

ANS Nuclear Technology Expo

2005 ANS Young ProfessionalsCongress“Hitchhikers Guide to a Career in Nuclear”

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Professional DevelopmentWorkshop“Introduction to New Analysis Capabilitiesof the ORIGEN Code”

November 13-17, 2005Washington, D.C.

Omni Shoreham Hotel

2005ANS WINTER MEETING“Talk About Nuclear Differently:

A Good Story Untold”

Official Program

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our most sincere thanks to the

following contributors for their support of the

2005 ANS Winter Meeting

PLATINUM SPONSORS:American Electric Power

AREVAConstellation Energy Generation Group

SILVER SPONSORS:The Atlantic Group

Dominion Energy, Inc.Duke Power

EXCEL Services CorporationExelon Nuclear

FirstEnergyNuclear Management Co., LLC

Progress EnergyPSEG Nuclear

Sargent & LundyWestinghouse Electric Company

CONTRIBUTORS:Day & Zimmerman NPS, Inc.Florida Power & Light Co.Southern California EdisonTennessee Valley Authority

thank you

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2005 ANS Young Professionals Congress“Hitchhikers Guide to a Career in Nuclear” • Saturday, November 12, 2005

Professional Development Workshop“Introduction to New Analysis Capabilities of the ORIGEN Code”

4 Meeting Highlights

5 Meeting Officials

6-7 About the MeetingFind important information regarding hotel accommodations, spouse/guest hospitality, student program, new attendee information, meetingregistration, professional development workshops and more!

7-8 Special Events

9 Condensed Meeting Schedule

10-11 Technical Sessions by Track

11-12 Technical Sessions by Division

13-27 Technical Sessions by Day

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29 Professional Development Workshop“Introduction to New Analysis Capabilities of the ORIGEN Code”

30 DOE Nuclear Criticality Safety Program

31-32 Committee Meetings

33-34 ANS Nuclear Technology Expo

ANS 2005 WINTER MEETING“Talk About Nuclear Differently: A Good Story Untold”

November 13-17, 2005 • Washington, D.C. • Omni Shoreham Hotel

TABLE OF CONTENTSUPDATED: November 2, 2005

Meeting Highlights


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 20058:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Young Professionals’ Congress: “Hitchhikers Guide to a Career in Nuclear”5:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Professional Divisions Workshop

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 20058:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Professional Development Workshop: “Introduction to New Analysis Capabilities of the ORIGEN Code”1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Student Assistant Training Session5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mentoring Program6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. President’s Reception (Exhibit Hall)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 20058:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Hospitality8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Plenary Session: “Talking About Nuclear Differently: A Critical Element for Our Future”11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Attendee Luncheon in ANS Nuclear Technology Expo11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ANS Nuclear Technology Expo1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ANS President’s Special Session: “Emerging Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues”1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spouse/Guest Tour: “International Spy Museum”2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions: 2005 ANS Winter Meeting4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reception in the Nuclear Technology Expo6:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Evening Event: Reception at the National Air and Space Museum

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 20058:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Hospitality8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. General Chair’s Special Session: “Critical Infrastructures: Good Stories Untold”10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions: 2005 ANS Winter Meeting10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ANS Nuclear Technology Expo11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ANS Honors and Awards Luncheon1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions: 2005 ANS Winter Meeting1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spouse/Guest Tour: “The Presidents, Embassy Row, and Lessons in Diplomacy”

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 20058:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Hospitality8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions: 2005 ANS Winter Meeting11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD) Awards Luncheon1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions: 2005 ANS Winter Meeting6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Evening Event: Reception and Dinner at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 20058:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions: 2005 ANS Winter Meeting1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions: 2005 ANS Winter Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 20058:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. DOE Nuclear Criticality Safety Program

Marine Corps War Memorial

ANS 2005 WINTER MEETING“Talk About Nuclear Differently: A Good Story Untold”

and ANS Nuclear Techology Expo

November 13-17, 2005Washington, D.C. • Omni Shoreham Hotel

Meeting Officials

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U.S. Senator Chuck HagelRepublican - NebraskaHONORARY CHAIR

U.S. Senator James M. InhofeRepublican - OklahomaHONORARY CHAIR

Thomas A. ChristopherAREVA, Inc.GENERAL CO-CHAIR

Brian BoothConstellation EnergyASSISTANT GENERAL CHAIR

Donald R. HoffmanEXCEL Services CorporationASSISTANT GENERAL CHAIR

Gary PetersAREVA, Inc.PLENARY SESSION CHAIR

Jess GehinOak Ridge National LaboratoryASSISTANT TECHNICAL PROGRAM CHAIR

Raymond T. KlannArgonne National LaboratoryASSISTANT TECHNICAL PROGRAM CHAIR

Robert D. BuschUniversity of New MexicoASSISTANT TECHNICAL PROGRAM CHAIR

David R. AndersonElectric Boat CorporationTECHNICAL PROGRAM CHAIR

Michael J. WallaceConstellation GenerationGENERAL CO-CHAIR

Susan M. HessAREVA, Inc.FINANCE CHAIR

Elizabeth McAndrewConstellation GenerationSTUDENT PROGRAM CHAIR

Michele CurleeAREVA, Inc.SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIR

Penny PhelpsAREVA, Inc.MEDIA CHAIR

Amanda WatsonEdlow International CompanyFUN RUN ORGANIZER

About the Meeting


The 2005 ANS Winter Meeting will be heldNovember 13-17, 2005, in Washington, DC.There will be a Young Professionals Congress:“Hitchhikers Guide to a Career in Nuclear;”and a Professional Development Workshop:“Introduction to New Analysis Capabilities ofthe ORIGEN Code”, held in conjunction withthe 2005 ANS Winter Meeting.

Accommodations/Hotel InformationThe Omni Shoreham Hotel will be the locationfor the 2005 ANS Winter Meeting, where allmeeting activities, technical sessions andgovernance committee meetings will takeplace. The legendary Omni Shoreham Hotel,host to presidents, dignitaries and worldleaders, has served as Washington, D.C.’spremier hotel since 1930. Guests from aroundthe world are drawn to its elegant charm,exquisite guest quarters and distinguishedmeeting space. And with a central location,this historical landmark is a resort in the heartof the city, surrounded by 11 acres of lushlandscaping, stately trees and winding walkwaysoverlooking Rock Creek Park.

ANS Nuclear Technology ExpoThe ANS Nuclear Technology Expo will beheld in conjunction with the 2005 ANS WinterMeeting in the Lower Level Exhibit Hall of theOmni Shoreham Hotel. Additional informationis beginning on page 33.

ANS RegistrationANS Registration will be located at the WestRegistration Desk of the hotel, on Saturday,November 12th through Thursday, November17th. Meetings and Workshop Registration,Speakers’ and Session Chairs’ Desk, and theMessage Desk will also be located in the ANSRegistration area.

Meeting Registration is required for all attendeesand presenters. Badges are required foradmission to all technical sessions, workshops,and events.

Registration HoursSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2005

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.*(*Registration for workshop participants only)2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 20057:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.*(*Registration for workshop participants only)11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 20057:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 20057:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 20057:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 20057:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2005 American Nuclear Society YoungProfessionals Congress“Hitchhikers Guide to a Career in Nuclear”Co-organized by the ANS Young Members Group(ANS YMG)& the North American Young Generation in Nuclear(NA-YGN)

Saturday, November 12, 20058:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: Congressional A & B

Student Assistants ProgramAttendance at the 2005 ANS Winter Meetingis an exciting professional opportunity forcollege and graduate students. To help defraytravel and living expenses, students can signup to work as session chairs’ assistants.Student assistants must attend the StudentTraining Session on Sunday, November 13th,4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Capitol Room ofthe Omni Shoreham Hotel. Student assistantsreceive free meeting registration and a copy ofthe meeting TRANSACTIONS. All students areresponsible for paying their own room, taxand incidentals.

ANS student members who register for themeeting and/or work as session chairs’ assistantsshould pick up a travel assistance form whichcan be found in the student headquartersroom. Student travel assistance is providedthrough contributions from the ANS professionaldivisions.

The student headquarters room will be locatedin the Director’s Room of the Omni ShorehamHotel.

First-Time Attendee OrientationThe ANS Membership Committee will offer anorientation session for first-time ANS meetingattendees. Learn what goes on at nationalmeetings, how the national organization works,and how to get involved at the national andlocal levels. Whether you are a member or not,student or professional, if this is your first ANSnational meeting, the Membership Committeeinvites you to attend this session.

The session will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.on Sunday, November 13th, in the CapitolRoom of the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

Mentoring ProgramA special mentoring program will be held from5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November13th in Parlor # 230 of the Omni ShorehamHotel.

ANS members who will serve as mentors holda variety of positions within the Society, servingon governance committees and working withinthe divisions. The mentors encompass a widerange of careers and technical specialties, all ofwhich they hope to share with first-time attendees,student members, new members, and thoseseeking career advancement and networkingopportunities.

Message Information DeskFor those who wish to reach an attendee atthe meeting, call the hotel phone number at202-234-0700 and ask for the ANS MessageDesk.

Notice for SpeakersAll speakers and session chairs must sign inat the “Speakers’ Desk,” located in the WestRegistration Foyer of the hotel (Sunday,November 13, 2005, through Thursday,November 17, 2005).

A Speakers’ Preview Room, the CommitteeRoom of the hotel, will be available during thefollowing hours:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 200512:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 20057:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 20057:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Audio/visual equipment will be set up; so,that speakers may preview their presentationmaterials.

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Conference OfficeLocation: Sales Conference Room

ANS SecretariatLocation: Executive Room

ANS Media CenterMONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005

7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 20058:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Location: Room #430

ANS Media WorkroomThe Public Information Committee will offerindividualized sessions to ANS membersinterested in honing their communication skills.Conducted by experienced media professionals,coaching sessions will feature hands-on practiceusing videotaped interviews followed byconstructive critiques. Candid feedback willhelp ANS members cultivate their abilities totell their stories, respond to tough questions,and confidently share their knowledge withnews media, policy makers and the public.Sessions will be held Monday throughWednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Spouse/Guest HospitalitySpouse/guest hospitality breakfast will be servedin the Parlor #325 of the Omni Shoreham Hotelfrom 8:00-10:00 a.m., Monday throughWednesday. Continental breakfast will be servedeach morning. Spouse/guest registration isrequired for admittance to the spouse/guesthospitality breakfast. Spouse/guest registrationincludes one ticket to the ANS President’sReception and admittance to the spouse/guestbreakfast only – it does not include technicalsessions or other events. Spouse/guest tours arescheduled. Registration for the tours is separatefrom the spouse/guest meeting registration.

Attention Runners: ANS Fun Run(organized by the NA YGN)On Tuesday, November 15th, there will be anoncompetitive run starting at 6:00 a.m. fromthe lobby of the hotel. We are looking forwardto seeing you at the fun run in Washington,DC. Bring shoes and a big smile. We’ll takecare of the rest!

Professional Development WorkshopNOTE: Registration for the workshop is separate from,and in addition to, the meeting registration fee.

“Introduction to New Analysis Capabilities ofthe Origen Code”SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 20058:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: Palladian Ballroom

DOE Nuclear Criticality Safety Programand “Endusers Initiatives Workshop”FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 20058:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Diplomat Ballroom

More information is available on page 30.

Beyond Washington, DC’s most

familiar vistas, the federal city

unwinds into a lively

cosmopolitan center.

Casual cafes and upscale bistros line

the trendy streets of Georgetown, while

the downtown district sizzles with a

host of new restaurants.

Spontaneous jazz notes tumble out of

the windows of U Street’s night clubs,

while world-class performers take the

stage at the highly acclaimed

Kennedy Center.

Kayakers tackle the Potomac River

as it winds past the elegant marble

tributes to America’s great leaders.

About the Meeting/Special Events

PLEASE NOTE: The times listed are departure timesand return times to/from the hotel. Busses will leavepromptly from the Parkview Entrance of the OmniShoreham Hotel, located just outside of the Blue Room.

CONFERENCE LUNCHEONSAttendee Luncheon in the NuclearTechnology ExpoMONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 200511:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Location: Exhibit Hall

One ticket is included with the full meetingregistration. Extra tickets can be purchased atthe ANS Registration Desk for $45.

Honors and Awards LuncheonTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 200511:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Location: Blue Room

Plan to attend the Honors and AwardsLuncheon held to recognize the outstandingefforts of the award winners and to celebratetheir accomplishments. Tickets can be purchasedat the ANS Registration Desk for $45.

Materials Science and Technology Division(MSTD) Awards LuncheonWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 200511:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Location: Senate Room

Tickets can be purchased at the ANSRegistration Desk for $45.

EVENING EVENTSPLEASE NOTE: You must be registered for the meetingor the Spouse Program to attend evening events.

ANS President’s Reception in the NuclearTechnology ExpoSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 20056:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Exhibit Hall

The ANS President’s Reception kicks off themeeting on Sunday, November 13, 2005, inthe Exhibit Hall of the hotel. One ticket to theANS President’s Reception is included in thefull meeting registration fee. Additional ticketscan be purchased at the ANS Registration Deskfor $65.

Reception at the National Air and SpaceMuseumMONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 20056:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.

Experience the Smithsonian Institution's NationalAir and Space Museum like never before. Join usfor an exclusive dinner and tour of the largestcollection of historic air and spacecraft in theworld. The Museum on the National Mall hashundreds of original, historic artifacts on display,22 exhibition galleries including the Spirit ofSt. Louis; the Apollo 11 command moduleColumbia; and a Lunar rock sample that visitorscan touch. Experience the early history of theairplane - from some of the earliest notions of

flying through the first decade of poweredflight - in the Early Flight gallery. The Museumis also a vital center for research into the history,science, and technology of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrialgeology and geophysics. While you are there, youwon't want to miss a viewing in the LockheedMartin IMAX(r) Theater open exclusively forour event as well. Tickets can be purchased atthe ANS Registration Desk for $55.

The space suits worn by Buzz Aldrin andNeil Armstrong on the moon.


Reception and Dinner at the Ronald ReaganBuilding and International Trade CenterWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 20056:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Ronald Reagan Building and InternationalTrade Center is the largest building (3.1 millionsquare feet) in Washington, DC, and is ownedby the U.S. General Services Administration. Asthe first and only federal building dedicated toboth government and private use, the RonaldReagan Building and International TradeCenter has been mandated by Congress tobring together the country’s best public andprivate resources to create a national forum forthe advancement of trade.

On the outside, it looks like one of Washington,DC's grand federal buildings with its commandingprominence and imposing Indiana limestonefacade. But on the inside, it couldn't be more...well, unfederal! A landscape of contemporarystyle and a skyscape of shimmering glass createa uniquely unconventional setting for the "housefull" of surprises inside! On the inside, magnificentarchitecture, brilliant design and delights aroundevery corner dazzle visitors from around theworld. Entertainment will be provided bycirque performers.

Tickets can be purchased at the ANS RegistrationDesk for $50.

SPOUSE/GUEST TOURS“International Spy Museum”MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 20051:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Today, you will embark on a special guidedtour of the International Spy Museum. Yourmission will begin with an introduction toespionage, a tradecraft that has been usedthroughout time and around the world. Hearfrom spies who, in their own words, describethe challenges and the “game” of spying.Exhibits in the museum will include a look atthe life of spies and their cover identities, theirgadgets, their skills for observation, analysisand surveillance. “The Secret History ofHistory” traces the “second oldest profession”through the centuries and tells the story ofspymasters like Harriet Tubman, GeorgeWashington, Elizabeth I and Joseph Stalin.“The Spies Among Us” focuses on the spyintelligence and code breaking used duringWorld War II – how critical secrets were keptand lost. “The War of Spies” charters themodern conflict of a divided Berlin as worldpowers face off with spies as foot soldiers. Seethe pervasiveness of the Stasi Spies, wherehusbands even spied on their wives! Trace thedevelopment of spy technology from spyplanes to satellites. “21st Century” confrontsthe contemporary challenges that intelligencefaces today, with a stop at the Ops Centerto track current events and speak with anintelligence specialist.

After touring the Spy Museum, you will enjoy abrief driving tour past some famous espionagelocations, such as the key mailbox near the“Russian Embassy” and “Chadwicks” inGeorgetown.

Tickets can bepurchased at theANS RegistrationDesk for $40.

“The Presidents, Embassy Row, andLessons in Diplomacy”TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 20051:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

You will visit the Cathedral of St. Matthew theApostle, which honors the patron saint of civilservants. The Cathedral plays a major role inthe Catholic life of the nation's capital. It is theseat of the Archbishop of Washington. PopeJohn II celebrated Mass here on October 6,1979. President John F. Kennedy's funeralMass was said on November 25, 1963.Requiems have been held here for severalheads of state. The "Red Mass," celebratedannually in the fall, requests guidance fromthe Holy Spirit for the conduct of the legalprofession. It is attended by Supreme Courtjustices and members of Congress, the Cabinet,diplomatic corps, and other governmentdepartments, sometimes including the Presidentof the United States.

Established in 1840, St. Matthew's originallywas located at 15th and H Streets, N.W.Construction of the present church began in1893 under the direction of MonsignorThomas Sim Lee. The first Mass was celebratedon June 2, 1895. The church was dedicated in1913 and designated a cathedral in 1939when the Archdiocese of Washington wasestablished.

The Cathedral is one of the most impressivehouses of worship in the United States.Designed by noted New York architect C.Grant La Farge, the Cathedral has been cited"as [having] one of the most beautiful churchinteriors of modern times." Its walls are ladenwith shimmering mosaics suggestive of thosefound in the renowned churches of Ravenna,Italy. The Cathedral is in the form of a Latincross 155 feet long and 136 feet wide at thetransepts. The interior of the dome rises 190feet. The body of the Cathedral seats about1,000 persons.

Next, you will travel through the internationalarea of Embassy Row. Here, you will ride pastbeautiful embassies, chanceries and residencesrepresenting nations throughout the world.You will soon arrive at the Woodrow WilsonHouse for a private tour of the home that hasthe distinction of being Washington’s onlypresidential home. Waddy Wood, a prominentWashington architect, designed the elegantGeorgian Revival home in 1915. You will bedelighted by the National Trust for HistoricPreservation’s efforts to maintain PresidentWilson’s home as he enjoyed it. From hislibrary (nicknamed the “Dugout” for his favoritesport, baseball), to original gramophone recordsand the microphone he used in his last broadcastto the nation, the memorabilia of the 1920’sand his era are omnipresent. This house is trulya reflection of the man and his times.

Tickets can be purchased at the ANS RegistrationDesk for $40.

Ronald Reagan Building and International TradeCenter

International Spy Museum(Photograph courtesy of Mark Reinhart)

Chadwicks inGeorgetown

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Room Monday (November 14th) Tuesday (November 15th) Wednesday (November 16th) Thursday (November 17th)

8:30-11:30 a.m. 1:00-2:30 p.m. 2:30-4:00 p.m. 8:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00-11:30 a.m. 1:00-4:00 p.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 1:00-4:00 p.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 1:00-4:00 p.m.Regency ANS Opening ANS President’s General Chair’sBallroom Plenary: Talking Special Session: Special Session:

About Nuclear Emerging Nuclear CriticalDifferently: A Nonproliferation Infrastructures:Critical Element Issues Good Storiesfor Our Future Untold

Ambassador Preserving the A Systems Emerging Evaluation of Separations and AdvancedBallroom Repository: Approach to Nonproliferation Recent Fuel Fabrication Head-End

Closing the Fuel Integrated Safety Issues and Transmutation Technologies for ImprovementsCycle in the Management– Compact Reactors Scenarios for Advanced Fuel for ProcessingUnited States– Papers/Panel Partitioning/ Cycles Spent NuclearPanel Transmutation of Fuels and

Actinides and RecyclingHeat-GeneratingFission Products

Palladian Nuclear Energy: Bringing Value to Small Liquid- Planning a Digital Upgrade Advanced NuclearBallroom Quantifying and the ANS: The Metal–Cooled Fast Country’s First Issues in an Energy Systems

Communicating Employer’s and Reactors Power Reactor: Evolving Technical Including Nuclearthe Benefits–Panel Young Professional’s Trials and and Regulatory Power 2010:

Perspective–Panel Tribulations–Panel Environment Research andDevelopment

Empire Relationship Use of Nuclear Use of Nuclear Clearance of Disposition of Climate Policy in Modeling andBallroom Between Security Energy for Energy for Materials from Low-Activity the U.S. Senate– Transportation of

and Safety Hydrogen Hydrogen Regulatory Radioactive Panel Radiation in theProduction—I Production—II– Control–Panel Waste–Panel Environment—II

Paper/Panel

Hampton Equipment Management Advances in Transport Computational Computational HumanBallroom Reliability: A Perspectives on the Radiation Methods: General Methods: Methods: Factors:

Driving Force in Use of Risk Transport & Physics General—I General—II GeneralNuclear Asset Information in for RadiationPerformance– Operational Plant DetectionPanel Management–Panel Simulation

Diplomat Reactor Physics: Advances in Reactor Physics: Advances in Advances in Reactor Analysis Reactor PhysicsBallroom General—I Reactor Physics General—II Reactor Physics Reactor Physics Methods Design,

Analysis and Design Analysis and Analysis and Validation, andof High- Design of High- Design of High- OperatingTemperature Temperature Temperature ExperienceReactors—I Reactors—II Reactors—III

Capitol Room International Isotopes and Student Design Focus on Innovations in Focus on Focus onSpent Fuel Storage Radiation: General Competition Communications: Nuclear Communications: Communications:Developments– Meet the Media– Engineering Communications Speaking to thePanel Panel Education, is Science, Too– Media–Panel

Training, and PanelDistance Learning

Calvert Room Education and Nuclear Waste Data Needs for Essential Results Emerging Topics Nuclear FacilityTraining: General Drum Safety and Transportation of PSA ‘05–Panel in Nuclear Risk Analysis

Issue Management of Spent Fuel Installation SafetyTechnology

Embassy Room Experiments in Progress and U.S. Department Impact of Impact of Low-EnergySupport of Review of U.S. of Energy Innovations in Innovations in NuclearAccelerator Department of Innovations in Nuclear Nuclear ReactionsApplications Energy Nuclear Infrastructure and Infrastructure and

Innovations in Infrastructure and Education on Education onNuclear Education University UniversityInfrastructure and Research Research ResearchEducation Reactors—I Reactors—IIPrograms–Panel

Governor’s Modeling and Emergency Risk-Informed Thermal Thermal Thermal ThermalBoardroom Transportation of Preparedness and Revisions to Hydraulics Code Hydraulics Code Hydraulics of Hydraulics:

Radiation in the Response 10 CFR 50.46– Development and Development and Generation IV ComputationalEnvironment—I Panel Application—I Application—II Reactors Fluid

Dynamics andHeat Transfer

Congressional A Medical Physics: Medical Physics: Nuclear Analytical Nuclear Analytical RadiationFrom Research to From Research to Measurements on Measurements on Protection andInnovation to Innovation to the Road to Food the Road to Food Shielding:Clinical Clinical Safety—I Safety—II GeneralApplication—I Application—II

Congressional B Radiation Detection Criticality Safety Realism in Data, Analysis, & Data, Analysis, & Nuclear CriticalityTechnologies for Emergency Nuclear Operations for Operations for Safety Standards–Homeland Security Planning Criticality Safety Nuclear Criticality Nuclear Criticality ForumApplications Safety—I Safety—II

Forum Room General Two- General Two- U.S. Department U.S. Department U.S. Department Nuclear FuelPhase Flow—I Phase Flow—II of Energy Nuclear of Energy Nuclear of Energy Nuclear Performance

Engineering Engineering Engineering Modeling andEducation Research Education Research Education Research BenchmarkingHighlights—I Highlights—II Highlights—III

Cabinet Room Current Issues in Waste Isolation Training Regulatory U.S. Department Hot Topics and LessonsComputational Pilot Plant and Excellence Awards Update–Panel of Energy Emerging Issues– Learned fromMethods– Low-Level Waste ------------------ Cleanup Program Panel Near-CompleteRoundtable Disposal Facilities Current Update–Panel Decommissionings

Experience in –PanelMeeting Trainingand WorkforceChallenges forNew Nuclear PowerPlants–Panel

Council Room Gas ReactorFuels andMaterials

Condensed Meeting Schedule

Technical Sessions by Track


(Asterisks indicate special sessions.)

Track 1: Talk About Nuclear Differently: A Good Story Untold*Opening Plenary: Talking About Nuclear Differently: A Critical Elementfor Our Future, Mon. a.m. (8:30–11:30 a.m.)

*ANS President’s Special Session: Emerging Nuclear NonproliferationIssues, Mon. p.m. (1:00–2:30 p.m.)

Nuclear Energy: Quantifying and Communicating the Benefits–Panel,Mon. p.m.

International Spent Fuel Storage Developments–Panel, Mon. p.m.

*General Chair’s Special Session: Critical Infrastructures: Good StoriesUntold, Tues. a.m. (8:00–10:00 a.m.)

*Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and Low-Level Waste Disposal Facilities,Tues. a.m.

Focus on Communications: Meet the Media–Panel, Wed. a.m.

Focus on Communications: Communications is Science, Too–Panel,Thurs. a.m.

Focus on Communications: Speaking to the Media–Panel, Thurs. p.m.

Track 2: Nuclear Plant Systems, Advanced Energy Research,Operations, and TrainingEquipment Reliability: A Driving Force in Nuclear Asset Performance–Panel,Mon. p.m.

Education and Training: General, Mon. p.m.

Bringing Value to the American Nuclear Society: The Employer’s and YoungProfessional’s Perspective–Panel, Tues. a.m.

Management Perspectives on the Use of Risk Information in OperationalPlant Management–Panel, Tues. a.m.

Small Liquid-Metal–Cooled Fast Reactors, Tues. p.m.

Progress and Review of U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in NuclearInfrastructure and Education Programs–Panel, Tues. p.m.

*Training Excellence Awards, Tues. p.m.

Current Experience in Meeting Training and Workforce Challenges forNew Nuclear Power Plants–Panel, Tues. p.m.

Planning a Country’s First Power Reactor: Trials and Tribulations–Panel,Wed. a.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure andEducation Research, Wed. a.m.

Digital Upgrade Issues in an Evolving Technical and Regulatory Environment,Wed. p.m.

Innovations in Nuclear Engineering Education, Training, and DistanceLearning, Wed. p.m.

Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems Including Nuclear Power 2010: Researchand Development, Thurs. a.m.

Human Factors: General, Thurs. p.m.

Track 3: Environment, Safety, and HealthModeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—I,Mon. p.m.

Modeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—II,Thurs. p.m.

Nuclear Waste Drum Safety and Issue Management, Tues. a.m.

Emergency Preparedness and Response, Tues. a.m.

Criticality Safety Emergency Planning, Tues. a.m.

A Systems Approach to Integrated Safety Management–Papers/Panel,Tues. p.m.

Risk-Informed Revisions to 10 CFR 50.46–Panel, Tues. p.m.

Realism in Nuclear Criticality Safety, Tues. p.m.

Clearance of Materials from Regulatory Control–Panel, Wed. a.m.

Essential Results of PSA ’05–Panel, Wed. a.m.

Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—I, Wed. a.m.

Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—II, Wed. p.m.

Disposition of Low-Activity Radioactive Waste–Panel, Wed. p.m.

Emerging Topics in Nuclear Installation Safety Technology, Wed. p.m.

Climate Policy in the U.S. Senate–Panel, Thurs. a.m.

Nuclear Facility Risk Analysis, Thurs. a.m.

Nuclear Criticality Safety Standards–Forum, Thurs. a.m.

Track 4: SecurityRelationship Between Security and Safety, Mon. p.m.

Radiation Detection Technologies for Homeland Security Applications,Mon. p.m.

Emerging Nonproliferation Issues and Compact Reactors, Wed. a.m.

Track 5: Nuclear Engineering ScienceReactor Physics: General—I, Mon. p.m.

*Reactor Physics: General—II, Tues. p.m.

*General Two-Phase Flow—I, Mon. p.m.

General Two-Phase Flow—II, Tues. a.m.

Current Issues in Computational Methods–Roundtable, Mon. p.m.

*Advances in Radiation Transport and Physics for Radiation DetectionSimulation, Tues. p.m.

*Student Design Competition, Tues. p.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education ResearchHighlights—I, Tues. p.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education ResearchHighlights—II, Wed. a.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education ResearchHighlights—III, Wed. p.m.

Transport Methods: General, Wed. a.m.

Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application—I, Wed. a.m.

Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application—II, Wed. p.m.

Computational Methods: General—I, Wed. p.m.

Computational Methods: General—II, Thurs. a.m.

Radiation Protection and Shielding: General, Wed. p.m.

Reactor Analysis Methods, Thurs. a.m.

Thermal Hydraulics of Generation IV Reactors, Thurs. a.m.

Reactor Physics Design, Validation, and Operating Experience, Thurs. p.m.

Thermal Hydraulics: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer,Thurs. p.m.

Technical Sessions by Track

11Official Program

Track 6: Fuel Cycles, Materials, and DecommissioningPreserving the Repository: Closing the Fuel Cycle in the United States–Panel,Mon. p.m.

Data Needs for Transportation of Spent Fuel, Tues. p.m.

Regulatory Update–Panel, Wed. a.m.

Evaluation of Recent Transmutation Scenarios for Partitioning/Transmutation of Actinides and Heat-Generating Fission Products,Wed. p.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Cleanup Program Update–Panel, Wed. p.m.

Separations and Fuel Fabrication Technologies for Advanced Fuel Cycles,Thurs. a.m.

Nuclear Fuel Performance Modeling and Benchmarking, Thurs. a.m.

Hot Topics and Emerging Issues–Panel, Thurs. a.m.

Advanced Head-End Improvements for Processing Spent Nuclear Fuelsand Recycling, Thurs. p.m.

Gas Reactor Fuels and Materials, Thurs. p.m.

Lessons Learned from Near-Complete Decommissionings–Panel,Thurs. p.m.

Track 7: Nonpower, Medical, and Radiation Applications*Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to Clinical Application—I,Mon. p.m.

Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to Clinical Application—II,Tues. a.m.

*Isotopes and Radiation: General, Tues. a.m.

*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—I,Tues. p.m.

*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—II,Wed. a.m.

*Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education onUniversity Research Reactors—I, Wed. p.m.

*Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education onUniversity Research Reactors—II, Thurs. a.m.

*Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions, Thurs. p.m.

Track 8: Emerging Nuclear TechnologiesExperiments in Support of Accelerator Applications, Mon. p.m.

Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—I, Tues. a.m.

Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—II–Paper/Panel,Tues. p.m.

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-TemperatureReactors—I, Tues. a.m.

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-TemperatureReactors—II, Wed. a.m.

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-TemperatureReactors—III, Wed. p.m.

Technical Sessions by Division

(Asterisks indicate special sessions. Parentheses indicate cosponsorship.)

Special Sessions*Opening Plenary: Talking About Nuclear Differently: A Critical Elementfor Our Future, Mon. a.m. (8:30–11:30 a.m.)

*ANS President’s Special Session: Emerging Nuclear NonproliferationIssues, Mon. p.m. (1:00–2:30 p.m.)

*General Chair’s Special Session: Critical Infrastructures: Good StoriesUntold, Tues. a.m. (8:00–10:00 a.m.)

Accelerator Applications (AAD)Experiments in Support of Accelerator Applications, Mon. p.m.

Biology and Medicine (BMD)*Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to Clinical Application—I,Mon. p.m.

Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to Clinical Application—II,Tues. a.m.

*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—I, Tues. p.m.

*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—II, Wed. a.m.

Decommissioning, Decontamination, and Reutilization (DDRD)Regulatory Update–Panel, Wed. a.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Cleanup Program Update–Panel, Wed. p.m.

Hot Topics and Emerging Issues–Panel, Thurs. a.m.

Lessons Learned from Near-Complete Decommissionings–Panel, Thurs. p.m.

Education and Training (ETD)Education and Training: General, Mon. p.m.

*Student Design Competition, Tues. p.m.

Progress and Review of U.S. Department of Energy Innovations inNuclear Infrastructure and Education Programs–Panel, Tues. p.m.

*Training Excellence Awards, Tues. p.m.

Current Experience in Meeting Training and Workforce Challenges forNew Nuclear Power Plants–Panel, Tues. p.m.

Focus on Communications: Meet the Media–Panel, Wed. a.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure andEducation Research, Wed. a.m.

Innovations in Nuclear Engineering Education, Training, and DistanceLearning, Wed. p.m.

Focus on Communications: Communications is Science, Too–Panel,Thurs. a.m.

Focus on Communications: Speaking to the Media–Panel, Thurs. p.m.

Environmental Sciences (ESD)Modeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—I, Mon. p.m.

Modeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—II, Thurs. p.m.

Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—I, Tues. a.m.

Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—II–Paper/Panel, Tues. p.m.

Emergency Preparedness and Response, Tues. a.m.

Clearance of Materials from Regulatory Control–Panel, Wed. a.m.

Disposition of Low-Activity Radioactive Waste–Panel, Wed. p.m.

Climate Policy in the U.S. Senate–Panel, Thurs. a.m.

Fuel Cycle and Waste Management (FCWMD)Preserving the Repository: Closing the Fuel Cycle in the United States–Panel,Mon. p.m.

Technical Sessions by Division


International Spent Fuel Storage Developments–Panel, Mon. p.m.

*Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and Low-Level Waste Disposal Facilities, Tues. a.m.

Data Needs for Transportation of Spent Fuel, Tues. p.m.

Emerging Nonproliferation Issues and Compact Reactors, Wed. a.m.

Evaluation of Recent Transmutation Scenarios for Partitioning/Transmutationof Actinides and Heat-Generating Fission Products, Wed. p.m.

Separations and Fuel Fabrication Technologies for Advanced Fuel Cycles,Thurs. a.m.

Advanced Head-End Improvements for Processing Spent Nuclear Fuelsand Recycling, Thurs. p.m.

Fusion Energy (FED)U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education ResearchHighlights—I, Tues. p.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education ResearchHighlights—II, Wed. a.m.

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education ResearchHighlights—III, Wed. p.m.

Human Factors (HFD)Human Factors: General, Thurs. p.m.

Isotopes and Radiation (IRD)(Radiation Detection Technologies for Homeland Security Applications,Mon. p.m.)

*Isotopes and Radiation: General, Tues. a.m.

(*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—I,Tues. p.m.)

(*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—II,Wed. a.m.)

(Emerging Nonproliferation Issues and Compact Reactors, Wed. a.m.)

*Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education onUniversity Research Reactors—I, Wed. p.m.

*Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education onUniversity Research Reactors—II, Thurs. a.m.

*Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions, Thurs. p.m.

Materials Science and Technology (MSTD)Nuclear Fuel Performance Modeling and Benchmarking, Thurs. a.m.

Gas Reactor Fuels and Materials, Thurs. p.m.

Mathematics and Computation (MCD)Current Issues in Computational Methods–Roundtable, Mon. p.m.

*Advances in Radiation Transport and Physics for Radiation DetectionSimulation, Tues. p.m.

Transport Methods: General, Wed. a.m.

Computational Methods: General—I, Wed. p.m.

Computational Methods: General—II, Thurs. a.m.

Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCSD)Criticality Safety Emergency Planning, Tues. a.m.

Realism in Nuclear Criticality Safety, Tues. p.m.

Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—I, Wed. a.m.

Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—II, Wed. p.m.

Nuclear Criticality Safety Standards–Forum, Thurs. a.m.

Nuclear Installations Safety (NISD)Relationship Between Security and Safety, Mon. p.m.

Nuclear Waste Drum Safety and Issue Management, Tues. a.m.

A Systems Approach to Integrated Safety Management–Papers/Panel,Tues. p.m.

(Risk-Informed Revisions to 10 CFR 50.46–Panel, Tues. p.m.)Essential Results of PSA ’05–Panel, Wed. a.m.Emerging Topics in Nuclear Installation Safety Technology, Wed. p.m.Nuclear Facility Risk Analysis, Thurs. a.m.

Operations and Power (OPD)Nuclear Energy: Quantifying and Communicating the Benefits–Panel,Mon. p.m.Equipment Reliability: A Driving Force in Nuclear Asset Performance–Panel,Mon. p.m.Bringing Value to the American Nuclear Society: The Employer’s andYoung Professional’s Perspective–Panel, Tues. a.m.Management Perspectives on the Use of Risk Information in OperationalPlant Management–Panel, Tues. a.m.Small Liquid-Metal–Cooled Fast Reactors, Tues. p.m.(Progress and Review of U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in NuclearInfrastructure and Education Programs–Panel, Tues. p.m.)Planning a Country’s First Power Reactor: Trials and Tribulations–Panel,Wed. a.m.(U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure andEducation Research, Wed. a.m.)Digital Upgrade Issues in an Evolving Technical and Regulatory Environment,Wed. p.m.Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems Including Nuclear Power 2010: Researchand Development, Thurs. a.m.

Radiation Protection and Shielding (RPSD)Radiation Detection Technologies for Homeland Security Applications,Mon. p.m.

(Nuclear Waste Drum Safety and Issue Management, Tues. a.m.)

(Emergency Preparedness and Response, Tues. a.m.)

(*Advances in Radiation Transport and Physics for Radiation DetectionSimulation, Tues. p.m.)

(*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—I,Tues. p.m.)

(*Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—II,Wed. a.m.)

(Transport Methods: General, Wed. a.m.)

Radiation Protection and Shielding: General, Wed. p.m.

Reactor Physics (RPD)Reactor Physics: General—I, Mon. p.m.

*Reactor Physics: General—II, Tues. p.m.

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-TemperatureReactors—I, Tues. a.m.

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-TemperatureReactors—II, Wed. a.m.

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-TemperatureReactors—III, Wed. p.m.

Reactor Analysis Methods, Thurs. a.m.

Reactor Physics Design, Validation, and Operating Experience, Thurs. p.m.

Thermal Hydraulics (THD)*General Two-Phase Flow—I, Mon. p.m.

General Two-Phase Flow—II, Tues. a.m.

Risk-Informed Revisions to 10 CFR 50.46–Panel, Tues. p.m.

Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application—I, Wed. a.m.

Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application—II, Wed. p.m.

Thermal Hydraulics of Generation IV Reactors, Thurs. a.m.

Thermal Hydraulics: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer,Thurs. p.m.

Technical Sessions by Day (Monday)

13Official Program

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005 • 8:30 A.M.Opening Plenary: Talking About Nuclear Differently: A CriticalElement for Our Future [Track 1] Session Chair: Gary Peters (AREVA)

Regency Ballroom8:30 a.m.WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS:• E. James Reinsch (President, Bechtel, and President, American Nuclear Society)

SPEAKERS:• Session Introduction, Thomas A. Christopher (CEO, AREVA, Inc.)• Energy Legislation Issues, U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska• Environmentalist View of Nuclear Power, Patrick Moore, Ph.D.

(“The Sensible Environmentalist,” Greenspirit)• Public Opinion Related to Nuclear Power, Ann Stouffer Bisconti

(President, Bisconti Research, Inc.)• Wall Street Perspective, James K. Asselstine (Managing Director, Lehman Brothers)• Utility Viewpoint/Wrap-up and Questions from the Audience,

Mike Wallace (Constellation Generation Group)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005 • 1:00 P.M.ANS President’s Special Session: Emerging Nuclear NonproliferationIssues [Track 1] Session Organizer: Alex Burkart (U.S. Dept of State).Chair: E. James Reinsch (Bechtel)

Regency Ballroom1:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• Ambassador Linton Brooks (NNSA)• Ambassador Sergio Duarte (Brazilian Foreign Ministry)• Mr. Richard J. Stratford (U.S. Dept of State)• Mr. Abdul S. Minty (South African Foreign Ministry), invited

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005 • 2:30 P.M.Preserving the Repository: Closing the Fuel Cycle in the UnitedStates–Panel, sponsored by FCWMD. [Track 6] Session Organizers:Emory Collins (ORNL), James Bresee (DOE/NE). Chair: Emory Collins

Ambassador Ballroom2:30 p.m.PANELISTS:• Paul T. Dickman (DOE)• J. Russell Dyer (DOE)• James J. Laidler (ANL)• Kent A. Williams (ORNL)• Melvin R. Buckner (Westinghouse SRC)

Nuclear Energy: Quantifying and Communicating the Benefits–Panel, sponsored by OPD. [Track 1] Session Chair: Ann Stouffer Bisconti(Bisconti Research, Inc.)

Palladian Ballroom2:30 p.m.PANELISTS:• Quantifying and Communicating Environmental Benefits,

Mary Quillian (NEI)• Quantifying and Communicating Economic Benefits to the Community,

Elizabeth King (NEI), Sama Bilbao y Leon (Dominion Res)• Making a Case for Nuclear Technologies with Numbers and Passion,

Alan Waltar (PNNL)

Relationship Between Security and Safety, sponsored by NISD.[Track 4] Session Organizer: Herbert Massie (DNFSB). Chair: Ronald King(INL)

Empire Ballroom2:30 p.m.A Simulation Methodology for the Evaluation of the Physical ProtectionSystems in Nuclear Power Plants, Chansoo Kim (Seoul Natl Univ), SangmanKwak (Ajou Univ), Chang-Hyun Chung (Seoul Natl Univ)

3:00 p.m.Development of a NPP’s Security Vulnerability Assessment Tool, IsaoSakaki (Toshiba), Hirohide Chiba (Toshiba Sol)

Equipment Reliability: A Driving Force in Nuclear AssetPerformance–Panel, sponsored by OPD. [Track 2] Session Chair: KenFerguson (Management Consult)

Hampton Ballroom2:30 p.m.PANELISTS:• Ken Ferguson (Management Consult)• Walter M. Justice II (TVA)• Steve Swearngin (OPPD, Reliability Eng)• Jim Fornof (WesDyne)• William McBrine (Altran Sol)• Osamu Maekawa (Toshiba Nucl Eng Ctr)

Reactor Physics: General—I, sponsored by RPD. [Track 5] SessionChair: David Loaiza (LANL)

Diplomat Ballroom2:30 p.m.Calculation of Uranium-236 Penalty for Recycle Uranium Fuels, H. OkanZabunoglu, Evrim Metin, Yücel Özer Özkök (Hacettepe Univ)

2:50 p.m.Microscopic Cross Section Generation of Generation IV Nuclear Reactorsfor VISTA Project, Mehmet Tombakoglu, Cihangir Çelik, Mehmet Ceyhan(Hacettepe Univ)

3:10 p.m.Simulation Environment for Space Nuclear Power Systems, Mark Ayres,David L. Wait, Andrew J. Zillmer (Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne)

3:30 p.m.Power Flattening in ARIES-RS Hybrid Reactor, Sümer Sahin (Gazi Univ),Mustafa Übeyli (TOBB Univ of Economics and Technol)

International Spent Fuel Storage Developments–Panel, sponsoredby FCWMD, in collaboration with the Special Committee on NuclearNonproliferation. [Track 1] Session Organizers: Herbert Feinroth (GammaEng), Reed Johnson (Univ of Virginia, Retired). Cochairs: Milton Levenson (U.S.Natl Acad of Sciences), Nikolai Lavorov (Russian Acad of Sciences)

Capitol Room

7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. MEETING REGISTRATION8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. SPOUSE/GUEST HOSPITALITY8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING OPENING PLENARY

“Talking About Nuclear Differently: A Critical Element for Our Future”11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ATTENDEE LUNCHEON IN ANS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY EXPO11:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. ANS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY EXPO1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. ANS PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL SESSION

“Emerging Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues”1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. SPOUSE/GUEST TOUR

“International Spy Museum”2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING TECHNICAL SESSIONS

• Preserving the Repository: Closing the Fuel Cycle in the UnitedStates–Panel

• Nuclear Energy: Quantifying and Communicating the Benefits–Panel• Relationship Between Security and Safety• Equipment Reliability: A Driving Force in Nuclear Asset

Performance–Panel• Reactor Physics: General—I• International Spent Fuel Storage Developments–Panel• Education and Training: General• Experiments in Support of Accelerator Applications• Modeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—I• Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to Clinical Application—I• Radiation DetectionTechnologies for Homeland Security Applications• General Two-Phase Flow—I• Current Issues in Computational Methods–Roundtable

4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. RECEPTION IN THE NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY EXPO6:30 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. EVENING EVENT

“Reception at the National Air and Space Museum”

MONDAY • NOVEMBER 14, 2005

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Technical Sessions by Day (Monday)


2:30 p.m.PANELISTS:• Milton Levenson (U.S. Natl Acad of Sciences)• Nikolai Lavorov (Russian Acad of Sciences)• Shih-Kuei Chen (Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office)• Frantisek Pazdera (NRI)• Kazuaki Matsui (IAE)• Chung Goo Lee (KHNP)

Education and Training: General, sponsored by ETD. [Track 2] SessionOrganizer: Mike Robinson (Bechtel Bettis). Chair: Jane LeClair (Constellation)

Calvert Room2:30 p.m.Application of the Evolutionary Matrix Concept to Early Detection ofBWR Equipment Malfunction, Javier Ortiz-Villafuerte, Rogelio Castillo-Durán (ININ), Yassin A. Hassan, Elvis E. Domínguez-Ontiveros, Carlos E.Estrada-Pérez (Texas A&M)

3:00 p.m.Educating Students on Core Loading with TRIGLAV, William ArthurWharton III, Sean O’Kelly, Michael Krause (Univ of Texas, Austin)

3:30 p.m.A Global Warming Website to Build Public Support for Nuclear Power,Vagadu Varda (Environmental Activist, Biologist, and Journalist)

Experiments in Support of Accelerator Applications, sponsoredby AAD. [Track 8] Session Chair: Denis E. Beller (Idaho State Univ)

Embassy Room2:30 p.m.Phase IV of the RACE Project—European Collaborations, Denis E. Beller(Idaho State Univ), Joachim U. Knebel (FZK)

2:45 p.m.Accelerator Driven Subcritical System Experiments at The University ofTexas, Sean O’Kelly (Univ of Texas, Austin), Denis Beller (Idaho State Univ),William Charlton (Texas A&M)

3:00 p.m.ISU Accelerator-Driven Sub-Critical System Characterization, Jianwei Chen,Denis Beller, Frank Harmon, Konstantin Sabourov (Idaho State Univ)

3:15 p.m.Reactor-Accelerator Coupling Experiments (RACE): Heat Generation RatesUsing W-Cu and U Targets, W. S. Charlton, V. K. Taraknath Woddi (TexasA&M), S. O’Kelly, T. Green (Univ of Texas, Austin), D. Beller (Idaho State Univ)

3:30 p.m.Finding Material Defects in Composites Through Accelerator-Based,Gamma-Induced, Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy, K. Smith, D. P.Wells, A. W. Hunt (Idaho State Univ)

Modeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—I,sponsored by ESD. [Track 3] Session Chair: Rebecca Steinman (Advent Eng)

Governor’s Boardroom2:30 p.m.Analysis of Tritium Transport in Flooded South Carolina Savannah RiverFloodplain, Alfred J. Garrett, James S. Bollinger, David W. Hayes (SRNL)

2:50 p.m.Evaluation of Cs-137 Concentration in Deer from the Savannah River Siteand Environs, Donald W. Padgett, Peter D. Fledderman (Westinghouse SRC)

3:10 p.m.Improved Resuspension Dose Model for RADTRAN Transportation Risk-Assessment Code, Janelle J. Penisten (Univ of Michigan), Ruth F. Weiner (SNL)

3:30 p.m.Implementing a Monte Carlo Sampling Interface for RADTRAN,Matthew L. Dennis (Univ of Missouri, Rolla), Janelle J. Penisten (Univ of Michigan),Ruth F. Weiner (SNL)

Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to ClinicalApplication—I, sponsored by BMD. [Track 7] Session Organizer:Christina Plies (Medical X-Ray Ctr). Chair: Christina PliesCongressional A2:30 p.m.Monte Carlo Simulation of Low-Energy X-Ray Microbeam Interactionswith a Single Cell, S. Clarke, T. Jevremovic (Purdue Univ), invited, BMDStudent Competition Winner2:50 p.m.Monte Carlo Analysis of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for theTreatment of Breast Cancer, Daniel Mundy, Tatjana Jevremovic (PurdueUniv), invited, BMD Student Competition Winner3:10 p.m.Medical Physics Calculations with MCNP™: A Primer, Alexis D. Lazarine(Texas A&M), Tim Goorley (LANL)

3:30 p.m.Comparison of 3-D Deterministic and Monte Carlo Cross Sections forMedical Physics Problems, A. Al-Basheer, M. Ghita, G. Sjoden, B. Dionne(Univ of Florida)

Radiation Detection Technologies for Homeland SecurityApplications, sponsored by RPSD; cosponsored by IRD. [Track 4] SessionOrganizers: Raymond Klann (ANL), Tim Brown (SRNL). Chair: Raymond KlannCongressional B2:30 p.m.Evaluation of Timed Neutron Detection for Detection of Mines and OtherExplosives, J. A. Bamberger, B. E. Schmitt, T. Y. Colgan, R. A. Craig (PNNL)

3:00 p.m.A Novel Portable Ferroelectric Source of Fast MeV Neutrons for HomelandSecurity Applications, Andrei G. Lipson, George H. Miley (Univ of Illinois)

3:30 p.m.Artificial Networks for Nuclear Source Characterization, S. Clarke, R. Gao,Y. Xu, L. H. Tsoukalas, T. J. Downar (Purdue Univ)

General Two-Phase Flow—I, sponsored by THD. [Track 5] SessionOrganizers: Larry Hochreiter (Penn State), Xiaodong Sun (Ohio State),Kurshad Muftuoglu (Westinghouse). Cochairs: Jong Kim (EPRI), Xiaodong SunForum Room2:30 p.m.In-Phase and Out-of-Phase Oscillations in BWRs: Impact of Azimuthaland Asymmetry and Second Pair of Eigenvalues, Quan Zhou, Rizwan-uddin (Univ of Illinois), invited, Mark Mills Award Winner2:45 p.m.Interfacial Wavy Motion in Film Boiling Heat Transfer from Downward-Facing Surfaces, Chan Soo Kim, Mong Jin Yu, Kune Y. Suh (Seoul Natl Univ)

3:00 p.m.Advanced Safety Injection System Design for Reduction of Direct BypassDuring a LBLOCA, Sang H. Yoon (Philosophia), Kune Y. Suh (Seoul Natl Univ)

3:15 p.m.Applicability of Scaled Passive Condensation Heat Transfer Data toPrototype, Seungmin Oh, Shripad T. Revankar (Purdue Univ)

3:30 p.m.Capacitive Thin Film Thickness Probes for Two-Phase Flow in PorousBeds, Hayden C. Olenik, Shripad T. Revankar (Purdue Univ)

3:45 p.m.Correlation Factor for the Local Bulk Mean Temperature in a Sub-Channel,F. B. Cheung, D. M. McLaughlin, J. P. Spring, L. E. Hochreiter (Penn State),G. S. Rhee, S. M. Bajorek, J. E. Kelly (NRC)

Current Issues in Computational Methods–Roundtable, sponsoredby MCD. [Track 5] Session Organizer: Alireza Haghighat (Univ of Florida).Chair: William R. Martin (Univ of Michigan)

Cabinet Room2:30 p.m.Parallel Computing (why, how, & issues), Glenn Sjoden (Univ of Florida)

Technical Sessions by Day (Tuesday)

15Official Program

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 • 8:00 A.M.General Chair’s Special Session: Critical Infrastructures: GoodStories Untold [Track 1] Session Cochairs: Thomas A. Christopher(AREVA), Michael Wallace (Constellation Generation Group)

Regency Ballroom8:00 a.m.SPEAKERS:• Human Infrastructure: Current Workforce Status, Maria Korsnick (Vice

President, Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, Constellation Generation Group)• Educating Future Workforce, Dr. Lee Dodds (Nuclear Engineering Department

Head, University of Tennessee)• Physical Infrastructure, Thomas C. Houghton (Senior Project Manager, New

Plant Development, NEI)• Fuel Reprocessing, Jacques Besnainou (Senior Executive Vice President,

Reprocessing and Recycling, AREVA)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 • 10:00 A.M.Bringing Value to the American Nuclear Society: The Employer’sand Young Professional's Perspective–Panel, sponsored by OPD.[Track 2] Session Organizer: North American Young Generation in Nuclear.Cochairs: Amy Buu (Westinghouse), Sama Bilbao y Leon (Dominion Res)

Palladian Ballroom10:00 a.m.PANELISTS:• W. David Pointer (ANL)• Kathryn McCarthy (INL)• Amy Cordner (Constellation Energy)• Kerry Basehore (Dominion Gen)• Patrick Heher (Univ of South Carolina)• Michael Corradini (Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)• Lawanda Chisolm (Westinghouse)• Susan Hess (Framatome ANP/AREVA)• George Tsakanikas (Bechtel Power)• Lee Finewood (Booz Allen Hamilton)

Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—I, sponsored byESD. [Track 8] Session Chair: M. R. Buckner (Westinghouse SRC)

Empire Ballroom10:00 a.m.Coupled High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor and Sulfur Iodine Processfor Hydrogen Generation, Jesse Foster, Kristen Wangerin, Andrew Ward,Adam Wichman (Purdue Univ)

10:20 a.m.Uranium Requirement for a Hydrogen Economy, Thomas D. Curtis (DukeEnergy), Travis W. Knight (Univ of South Carolina)

10:40 a.m.Optimization of the Thermal Efficiency of a Hybrid Sulfur ThermochemicalHydrogen Process, Jason A. Eargle (Univ of South Carolina), Maximilian B.Gorensek (SRNL), Travis W. Knight (Univ of South Carolina)

11:00 a.m.MELCOR Modification for Large-Scale Hydrogen Production Using NuclearThermochemical Cycles, Sal B. Rodríguez, Randall O. Gauntt (SNL),Shripad T. Revankar, Karen Vierow (Purdue Univ)

Management Perspectives on the Use of Risk Information inOperational Plant Management–Panel, sponsored by OPD. [Track2] Session Organizer: Mark Reinhart (NRC). Cochairs: Sophie Gutner(Dominion), Mark Reinhart

Hampton Ballroom10:00 a.m.PANELISTS:• Mark Reinhart (NRC)• Gene Hughes (etranco)• Joe Donahue (Progress Energy)• Ching Guey (FP&L)• Dave Bucheit (Dominion Res)• Harry Faulhaber (OPPD)

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-Temperature Reactors—I, sponsored by RPD. [Track 8] SessionOrganizer: Taek Kyum Kim (ANL). Chair: Won Sik Yang (ANL)

Diplomat Ballroom10:00 a.m.Neutronic Analysis to Support Validation of Safety Analysis Codes for theVHTR, Wei Ji, Jeremy L. Conlin, Gokhan Yesilyurt, William R. Martin, JohnC. Lee (Univ of Michigan), Forrest B. Brown (LANL)

10:15 a.m.GT-MHR Full Power Reactivity Insertion Transient Using a Novel DynamicSimulink Model, Mehdi Reisi Fard, Thomas E. Blue, Don W. Miller (Ohio State)

10:30 a.m.Analysis of a PBMR-400 Control Rod Ejection Accident Using PARCS-THERMIX and the Nordheim Fuchs Model, Volkan Seker, Thomas J. Downar(Purdue Univ)

10:45 a.m.Preliminary Investigations on the Importance of Using DeterministicTransport Methods for the Analysis of the PBMR, Bismark Tyobeka(Penn State), Andreas Pautz (Framatome ANP), Kostadin Ivanov (Penn State)

11:00 a.m.Coupled Neutronics/Thermal-Hydraulics Calculation of PBMR-400Equilibrium Core, Cemal Niyazi Sökmen, Mehmet Tombakoglu, AydınKarahan, Cihangir Çelik (Hacettepe Univ)

Isotopes and Radiation: General, sponsored by IRD. [Track 7]Session Organizer: Stephen LaMont (LANL). Chair: Stephen LaMont

Capitol Room10:00 a.m.WIPP Certification of a New SuperHENC Box Counter at Hanford, NaeemM. Abdurrahman (Fluor Hanford), Alan P. Simpson, Steve Barber (BIL Sol), invited

7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. MEETING REGISTRATION8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. SPOUSE/GUEST HOSPITALITY8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. GENERAL CHAIR’S SPECIAL SESSION

“Critical Infrastructures: Good Stories Untold”10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING TECHNICAL SESSIONS

• Bringing Value to the American Nuclear Society: The Employer’sand Young Professional’s Perspective–Panel

• Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—I• Management Perspectives on the Use of Risk Information in

Operational Plant Management–Panel• Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-

Temperature Reactors—I• Isotopes and Radiation: General• Nuclear Waste Drum Safety and Issue Management• Emergency Preparedness and Response• Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to Clinical Application—II• Criticality Safety Emergency Planning• General Two-Phase Flow—II• Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and Low-Level Waste Disposal Facilities

10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. ANS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY EXPO11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ANS HONORS AND AWARDS LUNCHEON1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING TECHNICAL SESSIONS

• A Systems Approach to Integrated Safety Management–Papers/Panel• Small Liquid-Metal–Cooled Fast Reactors• Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—II–Paper/Panel• Advances in Radiation Transport and Physics for Radiation Detection

Simulation• Reactor Physics: General—II• Student Design Competition• Data Needs for Transportation of Spent Fuel• Progress and Review of U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in

Nuclear Infrastructure and Education Programs–Panel• Risk-Informed Revisions to 10 CFR 50.46–Panel• Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—I• Realism in Nuclear Criticality Safety• U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education

Research Highlights—I• Training Excellence Awards• Current Experience in Meeting Training and Workforce

Challenges for New Nuclear Power Plants–Panel1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. SPOUSE/GUEST TOUR

“The Presidents, Embassy Row, and Lessons in Diplomacy”

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10:15 a.m.Development of a Dual 14 MeV Neutron Generator Facility, W. D. James(Texas A&M)

10:30 a.m.Monte Carlo Analysis of the Impact of Random Summing on Passive Assayof Pebble Bed Reactor Fuel, Jianwei Chen (Idaho State Univ), A. I. Hawari (NCSU)

10:45 a.m.Development of Efficient Oxygen Isotope Separation Process UsingMembrane Distillation, Jaewoo Kim, Hwa-Rim Choi, Dae-Sik Chang, Do-Young Jeong (KAERI)

11:00 a.m.An Expedited, Robust Method for the Electrodeposition of Actinides, A.Plionis, D. Haas, S. Landsberger (Univ of Texas, Austin), G. Brooks (LANL)

Nuclear Waste Drum Safety and Issue Management, sponsoredby NISD; cosponsored by RPSD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: KevinO’Kula (Washington SMS). Chair: Dermot M. Winters (DNFSB)

Calvert Room10:00 a.m.Packaging and Shipping TRU Waste Safely: Past, Present and Future,Dermot M. Winters (DNFSB)

10:20 a.m.An Improved Analytical Approach to Determination of the ExplosionEffects of Flammable Gas-Air Mixtures, Joong M. Yang (LLNL)

10:40 a.m.Review of Hazard Analysis Processes at U.S. Department of EnergyEnvironmental Management Sites, Dae Y. Chung (DOE), C. Brad Evans,Patrice McEahern (Calibre)

11:00 a.m.Subsurface Disposal Area Case Study: Developing Insights to GuideRetrieval Operations, Patrice McEahern, Hopi Salomon (Calibre)

Emergency Preparedness and Response, sponsored by ESD;cosponsored by RPSD. [Track 3] Session Chair: Cliff Davison (AECL)

Governor’s Boardroom10:00 a.m.Proposed Regional Centers for Emergency Response to Support theInteragency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center, Robert P.Addis (SRNL), John L. Merrick, Jr. (DOE)

10:15 a.m.Meteorological Support for Emergency Response at the Savannah RiverSite, Robert P. Addis (SRNL)

10:30 a.m.Transport of Radionuclides Within an Urban Office Building, G. Sayre, S.Landsberger, S. Biegalski (Univ of Texas, Austin), R. Jubin, J. McFarlane (ORNL)

10:45 a.m.Lessons Learnt During DSSNET—Emergency Exercises, Gert Sdouz(Austrian Research Ctrs)

11:00 a.m.The Savannah River National Laboratory’s Response During theGraniteville, SC Train Accident, R. P. Addis, C. H. Hunter, M. J. Parker, R.L. Buckley, A. H. Weber (SRNL)

Medical Physics: From Research to Innovation to ClinicalApplication—II, sponsored by BMD. [Track 7] Session Organizer:Christina Plies (Medical X-Ray Ctr). Chair: Christina Plies

Congressional A10:00 a.m.Initial Performance Characterization for a Thermalized Neutron Beam forNeutron Capture Therapy Research at Washington State University, D.W. Nigg (INL), P. E. Sloan (Univ of Illinois), J. R. Venhuizen, C. A. Wemple(INL), G. E. Tripard, K. Fox, E. Corwin (Washington State Univ)

10:20 a.m.Development of a Long-Filament Line X-Ray Source for DiffractionEnhanced Imaging (DEI) for Mammography and General Radiography,Xiaoqin Wang, Mohamed A. Bourham, J. Michael Doster (NCSU)

10:40 a.m.Calibration of Semiconductor Detector for In-Vivo Dosimetry, Sa’amiAlshaikh (King Abdul Aziz Univ), Belal Moftah (King Faisal Specialist HospitalResearch Ctr), A. A. Kinsara (King Abdul Aziz Univ), Zeinab Eltaher, M.Naseem (King Faisal Specialist Hospital Research Ctr)

11:00 a.m.Application of European Commission Reference Dose Levels in SomeCommon CT Examinations in King AbdulAziz University Hospital, M. M.Qronfla, A. A. Kinsara, A. A. Maimani, W. H. Abulfaraj, S. I. Bhuiyan, E.Elmohor (King Abdul Aziz Univ)

Criticality Safety Emergency Planning, sponsored by NCSD. [Track 3]Session Organizer: Neil Harris (British Nucl Fuels). Chair: Neil Harris

Congressional B10:00 a.m.Recent Evolution of the ANSI/ANS-8.23 Standard for Nuclear CriticalityAccident Emergency Planning and Response, James S. Baker (LANL)

10:20 a.m.Managing Emergency Planning and Response for Criticality Accidents atCEA, L. Reverdy, J. P. Rzepka, F. Barbry, V. Massé (CEA)

10:40 a.m.Recent Developments in Criticality Emergency Planning and Preparedness,Neil Harris (British Nucl Fuels)

11:00 a.m.First Responders and Criticality Accidents, Valerie L. Putman (INL),Douglas M. Minnema (DOE)

General Two-Phase Flow—II, sponsored by THD. [Track 5] SessionOrganizers: Larry Hochreiter (Penn State), Xiaodong Sun (Ohio State),Kurshad Muftuoglu (Westinghouse). Chair: Donald Todd (AREVA)

Forum Room10:00 a.m.A Study on Bubble Growth and Bubble Movement in Horizontal Sub-Cooled Boiling Flows, Wen Wu, Peipei Chen, Barclay G. Jones, Ty A. Newell(Univ of Illinois)

10:15 a.m.PIV Measurements in a Matched Refractive Index Packed Bed, E. E.Dominguez-Ontiveros, C. E. Estrada-Perez, Y. A. Hassan, B. Banner, J.Ortiz-Villafuerte (Texas A&M)

10:30 a.m.Supercritical Fluid Blowdown Experiment and Preliminary Results, GuillaumeMignot, Mark Anderson, Michael Corradini (Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

10:45 a.m.An Improved PTV Algorithm to Analyze Single and Two-Phase TurbulentFlows, C. E. Estrada-Pérez, E. E. Domínguez-Ontiveros, J. Ortiz-Villafuerte, Y. A. Hassan (Texas A&M)

11:00 a.m.Rod Bundle Heat Transfer Facility—Steam Cooling Test Series, B. R.Lowery, D. M. McLaughlin, L. E. Hochreiter, T. F. Lin, F. B. Cheung (PennState), G. S. Rhee, S. M. Bajorek, J. M. Kelly (NRC)

11:15 a.m.Phenomenological Investigation of Gas-Liquid Flows, Mark K. Ho, GuanH. Yeoh (ANSTO)

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and Low-Level Waste DisposalFacilities, sponsored by FCWMD. [Track 1] Session Organizer: T. J. Hirons(Consultant). Chair: T. J. Hirons

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17Official Program

10:00 a.m.Beyond the Field of Dreams: WIPP Programmatic and Regulatory Challengesand Accomplishments, 1999–2005, Inés R. Triay (DOE), invited

10:20 a.m.Technical and Regulatory Challenges in WIPP Compliance Recertification,R. L. Patterson (DOE), S. C. Kouba (Washington Grp Int)

10:40 a.m.Applying and Enhancing the WIPP Transportation System, Casey Gadbury,Chuan-Fu Wu (DOE), Angela Johnson (Washington TRU Sol)

11:00 a.m.Implementation of Administrative Controls for Contact-Handled TRUWaste Operations, Chuan-Fu Wu (DOE), John A. Stanley (CBFO Tech AssistanceContractor)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 • 1:00 P.M.A Systems Approach to Integrated Safety Management–Papers/Panel, sponsored by NISD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: Herbert Massie(DNFSB). Cochairs: Lawrence M. Zull (DNFSB), Joseph DiNunno (DNFSB)

Ambassador BallroomPAPERS:1:00 p.m.A Review of Integrated Safety Management at DOE Nuclear Facilities,Lawrence M. Zull, Daniel L. Burnfield, Matthew B. Moury (DNFSB)

1:30 p.m.Improvements to Hazards Analysis to Support Hazards Reduction Acrossa Major Nuclear Site, Jim Tisaranni, Nina Adams (Washington Grp Int)

PANEL DISCUSSION:2:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• R. Bruce Matthews (DNFSB)• James McConnell (DOE)• Chip Lagdon (DOE)• James Angelo (LANL)• Charles Spencer (Westinghouse SRC)

Small Liquid-Metal–Cooled Fast Reactors, sponsored by OPD.[Track 2] Session Chair: Neil Brown (LLNL)

Palladian Ballroom1:00 p.m.No Refueling Core Design for the 4S, Yasushi Tsuboi, Tsugio Yokoyama(Toshiba), Nobuyuki Ueda (CRIEPI)

1:20 p.m.Development of an Advanced Fuel Subassembly for Non-Refueling Core,Tomonari Koga, Satoshi Nishimura, Izumi Kinoshita (CRIEPI)

1:40 p.m.Development of an Extrapolation Method for Longer Metallic Fuel Pinfor Non-Refueling Core, Nobuyuki Ueda, Izumi Kinoshita (CRIEPI)

2:00 p.m.Reactivity and Power Effects of Fission Gas Release in Pb and Na CooledENHS Cores, Ser Gi Hong (KAERI), Ehud Greenspan (Univ of California,Berkeley)

2:20 p.m.An Economic Analysis of GEN-IV Lead Cooled Fast Reactor, Alan Lamont,Neil Brown (LLNL)

2:40 p.m.Alternative ENHS Core Designs for Increasing Reactivity Worth of ControlElements, Ser Gi Hong (KAERI), Ehud Greenspan (Univ of California, Berkeley)

3:00 p.m.Development of Neutronics Analysis Technique for Non-Refueling Core(Part 1: Critical Experiment), Shigeaki Okajima, Masahiro Fukushima (JAERI),Toshikazu Takeda (Osaka Univ)

3:20 p.m.Development of Neutronic Analysis Technique for Non-Refueling Core Part2: Method, Toshikazu Takeda, Takanori Kitada (Osaka Univ), Shigeaki Okajima(JAERI)

3:40 p.m.Development of Neutronic Analysis Technique for Non-Refueling Core Part3: Burn-Up Calculation, Yasushi Nauchi, Tetsuo Matsumura, Nobuyuki Ueda(CRIEPI)

Use of Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Production—II–Paper/Panel, sponsored by ESD. [Track 8] Session Organizer: Jan Van Erp(Consultant). Chair: Romney B. Duffey (AECL)

Empire BallroomPAPER:1:00 p.m.Optimisation of ANTARES for Electricity and Process Heat Production: APractical Example Illustration Applied to Oil Recovery from Bitumen andUpgrading, Michel Lecomte, Ronald Affolter (Framatome ANP), Jérome Gosset(Ecole des Mines de Paris)

PANEL DISCUSSION:1:30 p.m.PANELISTS:• David Henderson (DOE)• John Cleveland (IAEA)• David Barber (INL)• Guenter Conzelmann (ANL)• Bilge Yildiz (ANL)

Advances in Radiation Transport and Physics for RadiationDetection Simulation, sponsored by MCD; cosponsored by RPSD. [Track5] Session Organizer: Todd Palmer (Oregon State Univ). Chair: Todd Palmer

Hampton Ballroom1:00 p.m.Transport Method Challenges in Radiation Detection Scenario Analysis,L. Eric Smith, Christopher J. Gesh, Richard T. Pagh (PNNL), invited

1:25 p.m.Computer Modeling of Radiation Portal Monitors for Homeland SecurityApplications, R. T. Pagh, R. T. Kouzes, R. J. McConn, Jr., S. M. Robinson,J. E. Schweppe, E. R. Siciliano (PNNL), invited

1:50 p.m.Coupled Deterministic/Monte Carlo Simulation of Radiation Transportand Detector Response, C. J. Gesh, G. H. Meriwether, R. T. Pagh, L. E.Smith (PNNL), invited

2:15 p.m.Detector Response Function Status and Needs, Robin P. Gardner (NCSU),invited

2:40 p.m.Production of Vacancies in SiC Detectors After Irradiation with MonoenergeticNeutrons, B. Khorsandi, T. E. Blue, J. Kulisek, W. Windl, D. Miller (Ohio State)

3:05 p.m.Application of Duality Principles to Solve Inverse Particle TransportProblem: A Framework, Jean C. Ragusa (Texas A&M)

3:30 p.m.MCNPX Deconvolution Tallies, John S. Hendricks, Gregg W. McKinney (LANL)

Reactor Physics: General—II, sponsored by RPD. [Track 5] SessionChair: Dimitrios Cokinos (BNL)

Diplomat Ballroom1:00 p.m.The Interplay of Theory and Experiments in Reactor Physics, M. Salvatores(ANL/CEA), invited, Eugene P. Wigner Reactor Physicist Award Winner

1:20 p.m.Advanced LWR Multi-Recycle Concepts, E. A. Hoffman, R. N. Hill, T. A. Taiwo(ANL)



1:40 p.m.Finding MOX Equivalence to Uranium Fuel Assembly, Ramon Ramirez-Sanchez, Gustavo Alonso (ININ)

2:00 p.m.Benchmark Sensitivity Analysis for the Np-237 and HEU Fast SystemReflected by Polyethylene, David Loaiza, Rene Sanchez, David Hayes (LANL)

2:20 p.m.Comparison of ENDF/B-VI and Initial ENDF/B-VII Results for the MCNP™Criticality Validation Suite, Russell D. Mosteller (LANL)

2:40 p.m.Code-to-Code Benchmark of Coolant Void Reactivity (CVR) in the ACR-700Reactor, Kevin T. Clarno, Mark L. Williams, Jess C. Gehin (ORNL), Chris Cotton,Deokjung Lee, Tom Downar (Purdue Univ)

3:00 p.m.BWR Rod Drop Accident Analysis, Arantxa Cuadra, David J. Diamond (BNL)

3:20 p.m.Cost Evaluation of Power Uprate Due to Reduction of In-Core PowerPeaking Factor, Masafumi Adachi, Akio Yamamoto, Yoshihiro Yamane,Yasunori Kitamura (Nagoya Univ)

Student Design Competition, sponsored by ETD. [Track 5] SessionOrganizer: H. L. Dodds (Univ of Tennessee). Chair: H. L. Dodds. All invited.

The following entries have been selected by a panel of judges from industryas finalists in the 2005 Student Design Competition. Oral presentationswill be made by students in front of a second panel of judges who willdetermine first and second place in each category.

Capitol Room1:00 p.m.UNDERGRADUATE CATEGORYInductively Coupled Plasma Torch for Aqueous Nuclear Waste SlurryVaporization, S. D. Ramsey, D. L. Rokusek, C. A. Tomchik, Y. Wu (Univ of Illinois)

1:30 p.m.Two-Step Mercury/Uranium Carbide Target for a Rare Isotope Accelerator,M. W. Francis, B. S. Catalanotto, J. M. Cole, G. E. Balagtas, N. J. Devaser,J. T. Pope (Univ of Tennessee)

2:00 p.m.GRADUATE CATEGORYPWR Fuel Rod Optimization and Transient Calculations with FUELROD,Meghan McCloskey, Rodolfo Ferrer, Kevin Barber (Penn State)

2:30 p.m.Conceptual Design Study of a Rare Isotope Producing Assembly for theProposed Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA) Facility, R. Woolley, Z. Faiztompkins,R. Kopenec, G. Sweder (Univ of Tennessee)

3:00 p.m.Concluding remarks by judges and announcement of contest results

Data Needs for Transportation of Spent Fuel, sponsored by FCWMD.[Track 6] Session Organizer: R. Einzinger (NRC). Chair: Chris Brown (NRC)

Calvert Room1:00 p.m.Assessment of Data Availability and Data Needs for Spent FuelTransportation, Joseph Y. R. Rashid (ANATECH), Albert J. Machiels (EPRI)

1:30 p.m.Radial Hydride-Induced Embrittlement in High-Burnup Spent-FuelZircaloy-4 Cladding, Robert S. Daum, Saurin Majumdar, Yung Y. Liu,Michael C. Billone (ANL)

2:00 p.m.Mechanical Properties for Irradiated Zircaloy, Kenneth J. Geelhood, CarlE. Beyer (PNNL)

2:30 p.m.Properties of Titanium-Nitride for High Level Waste PackagingEnhancement, Candice C. Scheffing, Man-Sung Yim, MohammedBourham, Jagannadham Kasichainula (NCSU)

3:00 p.m.Assessment of Spent Nuclear Fuel at the Potential Yucca MountainRepository, T. Ahn (NRC), V. Jain (Ctr for Nucl Waste Regulatory Analyses)

3:30 p.m.Yucca Mountain Project Total System Model, Stephen L. Turner(TerranearPMC), Scott Gillespie (Bechtel SAIC)

Progress and Review of U.S. Department of Energy Innovations inNuclear Infrastructure and Education Programs–Panel, sponsoredby ETD; cosponsored by OPD. [Track 2] Session Organizer: Robert Fjeld(Clemson Univ). Chair: Robert Fjeld

Embassy Room1:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• John Bernard (MIT)• Steve Binney (Oregon State Univ)• Jack Brenizer (Penn State)• Ayman Hawari (NCSU)• Dan Reece (Texas A&M)• Wynn Volkert (Univ of Missouri, Columbia)

Risk-Informed Revisions to 10 CFR 50.46–Panel, sponsored by THD;cosponsored by NISD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: Larry Hochreiter (PennState). Cochairs: Robert P. Martin (AREVA), Larry Hochreiter

Governor’s Boardroom1:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• Larry Hochreiter (Penn State)• Bert Dunn (AREVA, Framatome ANP)• Brian Sheron (NRC)• Wayne Harrison (Westinghouse Owners Grp)• A representative from BWR Owners Grp to be determined.

Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—I,sponsored by BMD; cosponsored by RPSD, IRD. [Track 7] SessionOrganizers: Rolf Zeisler (NIST), Elisabete A. De Nadai Fernandes (Univ ofSão Paulo, CENA). Chair: Elisabete A. De Nadai Fernandes. All invited.

Congressional A1:00 p.m.Uses of NAA in the Development of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs)for Dietary Supplements, Rabia O. Spatz, Rolf Zeisler (NIST)

1:30 p.m.Uranium in Environmental Water and Its Health Effects, Momoko Chiba(Juntendo Univ), Satoshi Fukuda (Natl Inst of Radiological Sciences)

2:00 p.m.Development of a Transportable System for Measuring RadioactiveContamination in Food, William Cunningham (FDA)

2:30 p.m.Potassium Transfer from Coffee and Tea to Infusions by K-40 Detection,Juan Manuel Navarrete (UNAM)

3:00 p.m.Determination of Long-Lived Plutonium in Seaweed by TIMS, HiromuKurosaki, Iisa Outola, Kenneth G. W. Inn (NIST)

3:30 p.m.How Safe are Medicinal Herbs? Elemental Characterization of MedicinalHerbs and Herbal Formulations by INAA, A. N. Garg, R. Paul Choudhury(Indian Inst of Technol)

Realism in Nuclear Criticality Safety, sponsored by NCSD. [Track 3]Session Organizer: Bonnie Rumble (NISYS). Chair: Bonnie Rumble

Congressional B1:00 p.m.Applying Realism to NCS Analyses at the Y-12 National Security Complex,J. J. Lichtenwalter, P. L. Angelo (Y-12 Natl Security Complex)

Technical Sessions by Day (Tuesday & Wednesday)

19Official Program

1:30 p.m.Sources of Nuclear Criticality Safety Unrealism, Burton M. Rothleder (DOE)

2:00 p.m.Benefits of Realistic Modelling in Criticality Assessment of PlutoniumContaminated Material, Tristan Thomas (British Nucl Grp Sellafield Limited)

2:30 p.m.Reflected Realism, Nicholas W. Brown, Robert S. Maurer, Derek J. Slagle(Nucl Fuel Svc)

3:00 p.m.Criticality Safety and Disposal of Drummed Waste of Unknown FissileContents, Georgina Willock (British Nucl Grp Sellafield Limited)

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering EducationResearch Highlights—I, sponsored by FED. [Track 5] Session Organizer:Cindie Jensen (INL). Chair: Raymond Furstenau (DOE)

Forum Room1:00 p.m.Effect of Tube Diameter on Condensation in a Passive Condenser Tube,Shripad T. Revankar, Haijing Gao (Purdue Univ)

1:25 p.m.Horizontal Heat Exchanger Scaling for Passive Containment Heat RemovalSystem Experiments, Yong Jae Song, Karen Vierow (Purdue Univ)

1:50 p.m.Energy-Loss Straggling for Electrons and Positrons Using MomentPreserving Methods, Lee T. Harding, Anil K. Prinja (Univ of New Mexico)

2:15 p.m.Efficiency of Variance Reduction Schemes for Monte Carlo Isotopic InventoryAnalysis, Phiphat Phruksarojanakun, Paul P. H. Wilson (Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

2:40 p.m.Progress Report on the Development of Time Dependent Neutral ParticleTransport Benchmarks in Two and Three Dimensions, B. D. Ganapol(Univ of Arizona)

3:05 p.m.Improving Monte Carlo Source Convergence with the FunctionalExpansion Technique, David P. Griesheimer, Jesse Cheatham, James PaulHolloway, William R. Martin (Univ of Michigan)

3:30 p.m.Advanced Reactor Passive Emergency Core Cooling System StratifiedFlow Experiments Project No: DE-FG07-03ID14500, Hiral Kadakia, BrianWilliams, Richard R. Schultz (Idaho State Univ), Jim C. P. Liou (Univ of Idaho)

Training Excellence Awards, sponsored by ETD. [Track 2] SessionOrganizer: Richard Coe (Columbia Technol Assoc). Chair: Richard Coe. All invited.

Cabinet Room1:00 p.m.The ANS-ETD Training Excellence Awards are given to recognize individualsand/or groups who have made significant contributions to the field ofnuclear training and education. The Training Excellence Pioneer Award isgiven to individuals who were instrumental in the design, development,and industry support of nuclear training and education. Award recipientsare invited to make a presentation at the award session.

Current Experience in Meeting Training and WorkforceChallenges for New Nuclear Power Plants–Panel, sponsored by ETD.[Track 2] Session Organizer: Pierre Tremblay (OPG). Chair: Pierre Tremblay

Cabinet Room2:30 p.m.PANELISTS:• Elizabeth Lopez (OPGN)• Ke Yang (Quinshan)• Tom McGrath (TVA Nucl)

Note: This session will immediately follow the preceding session, which willbegin at 1:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005 • 8:30 A.M.Emerging Nonproliferation Issues and Compact Reactors, spon-sored by FCWMD; cosponsored by IRD, in collaboration with the SpecialCommittee on Nuclear Nonproliferation. [Track 4] Session Organizer:Dana Christensen (LANL). Chair: Dana Christensen

Ambassador Ballroom8:30 a.m.Quantitative Assessment of Probabilistic Measures for ProliferationResistance, M. Yue, L. Cheng, R. Bari (BNL)

9:00 a.m.Nonproliferation Assessment Tool Software, Victoria S. Pratt, Kendra M.Foltz Biegalski, Tomer Pintel, Sheldon Landsberger (Univ of Texas, Austin)

9:30 a.m.The “Atoms for Peace Reactor (AFPR)”—A Proliferation-Resistant, Long-Life, 100 MWe Nuclear Energy System, G. Tsiklauri, T. Shea, A. Waltar,G. Meriwether, D. Newman, Richard Brouns (PNNL)

10:00 a.m.Nonproliferation Features of the Small Secure Transportable AutonomousReactor (SSTAR) for Worldwide Sustainable Nuclear Energy Supply, JamesJ. Sienicki, David C. Wade (ANL)

10:30 a.m.Control of Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle for LFR Autonomous LoadFollowing, Anton Moisseytsev, James J. Sienicki (ANL)

11:00 a.m.Chemical Form of Polonium in Lead-Bismuth Eutectic, Terumitsu Miura,Toru Obara, Hiroshi Sekimoto (Tokyo Inst of Technol)

Planning a Country’s First Power Reactor: Trials and Tribulations–Panel, sponsored by OPD. [Track 2] Session Chair: Steve Stamm (Shaw Grp)

Palladian Ballroom

7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. MEETING REGISTRATION8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. SPOUSE/GUEST HOSPITALITY8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING TECHNICAL SESSIONS

• Emerging Nonproliferation Issues and Compact Reactors• Planning a Country’s First Power Reactor: Trials and Tribulations–Panel• Clearance of Materials from Regulatory Control–Panel• Transport Methods: General• Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-

Temperature Reactors—II• Focus on Communications: Meet the Media–Panel• Essential Results of PSA ‘05–Panel• U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure

and Education Research• Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application–I• Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—II• Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—I• U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education

Research Highlights—II• Regulatory Update–Panel

11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (MSTD)AWARDS LUNCHEON

1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING TECHNICAL SESSIONS• Evaluation of Recent Transmutation Scenarios for Partitioning/

Transmutation of Actinides and Heat-Generating Fission Products• Digital Upgrade Issues in an Evolving Technical and Regulatory

Environment• Disposition of Low-Activity Radioactive Waste–Panel• Computational Methods: General—I• Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-

Temperature Reactors—III• Innovations in Nuclear Engineering Education, Training, and

Distance Learning• Emerging Topics in Nuclear Installation Safety Technology• Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education on

University Research Reactors—I• Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application—II• Radiation Protection and Shielding: General• Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—II• U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering Education

Research Highlights—III• U.S. Department of Energy Cleanup Program Update–Panel

6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. EVENING EVENT“Reception and Dinner at the Ronald Reagan Building andInternational Trade Center”

WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 16, 2005

Technical Sessions by Day (Wednesday)


8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• Thomas Sanders (SNL)• Akiro Omoto (IAEA)• Oum Bouhalal (ENIM)• Mike Diekman (ANS)• A representative from Chile to be determined.• A representative from Bulgaria to be determined.

Clearance of Materials from Regulatory Control–Panel, sponsored byESD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: S. Y. Chen (ANL). Chair: Gary Benda (RACE, LLC)

Empire Ballroom8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• S. Y. Chen (ANL)• Al Johnson (Duratek)• Scott Moore (NRC)• Michael Mobley (State of Tennessee)• Andrew Wallo III (DOE)

Transport Methods: General, sponsored by MCD; cosponsored byRPSD. [Track 5] Session Organizer: Todd Palmer (Oregon State Univ). Chair:William R. Martin (Univ of Michigan)

Hampton Ballroom8:30 a.m.AGENT Code: New Features and Benchmark Tests, Mathieu Hursin,Alison Burns, John Hopkins, Tatjana Jevremovic (Purdue Univ)

8:50 a.m.Weight Window Generation for Photon Electron Coupled Transport withPhoton Source and Electron Detection, Taro Ueki (Univ of New Mexico)

9:10 a.m.Yet Another Optimum Polar Angle Quadrature Set for the Method ofCharacteristics, Masato Tabuchi, Akio Yamamoto, Tomohiro Endo (NagoyaUniv), Naoki Sugimura, Tadashi Ushio, Masaaki Mori (NEL)

9:30 a.m.Variance Calculations for Electron Energy Straggling in Binary StatisticalMedia, Erin D. Fichtl, Anil K. Prinja (Univ of New Mexico)

9:50 a.m.New Eigenvalue Evaluation Technique in the Heterogeneous Coarse MeshTransport Method, Benoit Forget, Farzad Rahnema (Georgia Tech)

10:10 a.m.Probabilistic and Generalized Regression Neural Networks for Non-MultiplyingMaterial Identification, Roberto Furfaro, Barry Ganapol (Univ of Arizona)

10:30 a.m.Adaptive Angular Resolution for the Finite Element-Spherical HarmonicsMethod, HyeongKae Park, Cassiano R. E. de Oliveira (Georgia Tech)

10:50 a.m.Stability and Monotonicity Conditions for Linear, Grey, 0-D Implicit MonteCarlo Calculations, Scott W. Mosher, Jeffery D. Densmore (LANL)

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-Temperature Reactors—II, sponsored by RPD. [Track 8] SessionOrganizer: Taek Kyum Kim (ANL). Chair: Taek Kyum Kim

Diplomat Ballroom8:30 a.m.A High Temperature, Non-TRISO Fuel and Clad Design with Commercial-Grade Enrichment for the Prismatic Block Very High Temperature Reactor,J. W. Sterbentz (INL)

8:55 a.m.Comparison of VHTR and ALWR Fuel Enrichments, W. S. Yang, T. K. Kim,T. A. Taiwo (ANL)

9:20 a.m.Uncertainty Analysis of VHTR Fuel Compact with Randomly DistributedParticles, Hyung Jin Shim, Chang Hyo Kim (Seoul Natl Univ)

9:45 a.m.VHTR Double-Heterogeneous Lattice Model Radial Fission Power ProfileVersus Burnup, Gray S. Chang (INL)

10:10 a.m.Reactivity-Equivalent Physical Transformation for Elimination of Double-Heterogeneity, Yonghee Kim, Won Seok Park (KAERI)

10:35 a.m.The Equivalent Cylinder Models for the Homogenization of Pebble BedReactor Cores, Hyun Chul Lee, Kang-Seog Kim, Jae Man Noh, HyungKook Joo (KAERI)

11:00 a.m.Modeling Doubly Heterogeneous Systems in SCALE, Sedat Goluoglu, M.L. Williams (ORNL)

Focus on Communications: Meet the Media–Panel, sponsored byETD. [Track 1] Session Organizer: David Pointer (ANL). Chair: Mimi Limbach(Potomac Communications Grp)

Capitol Room8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• Matt Wald (New York Times)• H. Josef Hebert (Associated Press)• Margaret Ryan (Platts)

Essential Results of PSA ’05–Panel, sponsored by NISD. [Track 3]Session Organizer: Ian Wall (Consultant). Chair: Ian Wall

Calvert Room8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• Ian Wall (Consultant)• William Burchill (Texas A&M)• Gene Hughes (etranco)• Timothy Leahy (INL)• Mohammad Modarres (Univ of Maryland)• Bijan Najafi (SAIC)• Craig Smith (LLNL/NPS)

U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructureand Education Research, sponsored by ETD; cosponsored by OPD.[Track 2] Session Organizer: Robert Fjeld (Clemson Univ). Chair: Robert Fjeld

Embassy Room8:30 a.m.Impact of the DOE INIE Program on the University of Missouri ResearchReactor, J. David Robertson (Univ of Missouri, Columbia)

9:00 a.m.Advances in Radiochemistry Research and Education by WNSA Universities,Alena Paulenova (Oregon State Univ), James T. Elliston (Washington State Univ),Kenneth R. Czerwinski (UNLV)

9:30 a.m.Aspects of Neutron Depth Profiling at the University of Texas, S. M. Whitney,S. R. Biegalski, B. Hurst, D. S. O’Kelly (Univ of Texas, Austin)

10:00 a.m.Phase Contrast Imaging Progress at the MIT NRL, A. Damato, G. Kohse,R. C. Lanza, Y. Ostrovsky (MIT)

10:30 a.m.INIE Big-10 Consortium Enabled Research: A New Physical Model ofTwo-Phase Transport in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Using NeutronImaging at Penn State, M. M. Mench, A. Turhan, K. Heller, K. Ünlü, J. S.Brenizer (Penn State)

11:00 a.m.Design and Testing of a Prototype Slow Positron Beam at the NC StateUniversity PULSTAR Reactor, A. G. Hathaway, A. I. Hawari (NCSU), M.Skalsey, W. E. Friese, R. S. Vallery, D. W. Gidley (Univ of Michigan), J. Xu (ORNL)


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Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application—I,sponsored by THD. [Track 5] Session Organizers: Joy L. Rempe (INL),Karen Vierow (Purdue Univ). Cochairs: Thomas Larson (INL), Joy L. RempeGovernor’s Boardroom8:30 a.m.Extended COBRA-TF and Its Application to Non-LOCA Analysis, C. E. Park,S. Y. Lee, S. W. Kim, C. J. Choi, E. K. Kim (KOPEC)

8:50 a.m.COBRA-TF Analysis of the High Flux Reactor Hot Channel for a PostulatedLarge-Break Loss of Coolant Accident, Sule Ergun, Jason G. Williams,Lawrence E. Hochreiter (Penn State), Hergen T. Wiersema, Marek M.Stempniewicz, Marcel L. F. Slootman (NRG)

9:10 a.m.Prediction of Thermal Mixing by Steam Discharging into Water Tank,Young-Seok Bang, An-Dong Shin, In-Goo Kim, Sweng-Woong Woo (KINS),Chul Hwa Song (KAERI)

9:30 a.m.Verification of Whole Core Sub-Channel Analysis in LMR Systems Codes,Floyd E. Dunn, James E. Cahalan (ANL), Dohee Hahn, Hae-yong Jeong (KAERI)

9:50 a.m.Architectural Advancements in RELAP5-3D, George L. Mesina (INL)

10:10 a.m.Coupled COBRA-TF/RELAP5-3D Prediction of the LOFT L2-5 Experiment,Jason G. Williams, Lawrence E. Hochreiter (Penn State), Rodney J. Kushner,David L. Aumiller (Bechtel Bettis)

10:30 a.m.Modifications to COBRA-TF to Model Dispersed Flow Film Boiling withTwo Flow, Five Field Eulerian-Eulerian Approach, Sule Ergun, John H.Mahaffy, Lawrence E. Hochreiter (Penn State)

10:50 a.m.Assessment of TRACE 4.050 Using UPTF Bypass Tests, A. D. Shin, C. W.Huh, I. G. Kim (KINS), Stephen M. Bajorek (NRC)

Nuclear Analytical Measurements on the Road to Food Safety—II,sponsored by BMD; cosponsored by RPSD, IRD. [Track 7] Session Organizers:Rolf Zeisler (NIST), Elisabete A. De Nadai Fernandes (Univ of São Paulo, CENA).Chair: Rolf ZeislerCongressional A8:30 a.m.Radionuclide Uptakes by Vegetables Cultivated Under Different AgricultureManagements, F. C. A. Ribeiro (Nucl Sciences Regional Ctr), D. C. Lauria, A. C.Ferreira (Inst of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry), invited9:00 a.m.Translocation of Major and Trace Elements in Espresso Coffee Assessedby INAA, Fábio S. Tagliaferro, Elisabete A. De Nadai Fernandes, MárcioA. Bacchi (Univ of São Paulo, CENA), invited9:30 a.m.True Coincidence Correction for INAA of Plant Material Using Well-TypeDetector, Adriano Di Piero Filho, Márcio A. Bacchi, Elisabete A. De NadaiFernandes (Univ of São Paulo, CENA), invited10:00 a.m.Detection of Irradiated Food by Photostimulated Luminescence ScreeningSystem, Abdulraheem A. Kinsara (King Abdulaziz Univ)

10:30 a.m.Lanthanum Detected in Orange Juices: Safe or Dangerous?, Christian Turra,Elisabete A. De Nadai Fernandes, Fábio S. Tagliaferro, Márcio A. Bacchi(Univ of São Paulo, CENA), invited11:00 a.m.Concentration of Trace Elements in Human Milk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,S. M. Farid, S. Alsaedi, M. Halawani, A. A. Kinsara (King Abdulaziz Univ)

Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—I,sponsored by NCSD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: Robert Frost (Nucl SafetyAssoc). Chair: Nick Brown (Nucl Fuel Svc)

Congressional B

8:30 a.m.Accounting for Precipitation in Tanks with Concentration Control,Robert L. Frost (Nucl Safety Assoc), Harry W. Webb (Nucl Fuel Svc)

9:00 a.m.Accounting for Phase Separation in Tanks with Concentration Control,Robert L. Frost (Nucl Safety Assoc)

9:30 a.m.Personal Annunciation Device (PAD)—A Wireless Technology for CAASCompensatory Notification, Peter L. Angelo (Y-12 Natl Security Complex)

10:00 a.m.A New Shipping Container Design to Ship HEU Parts from TA-18 to DAF,Debdas Biswas (Washington SMS), Paul Blanton (SRNL)

10:30 a.m.Evaluation of Criticality Safety Reference Values—First Iteration, DennisMennerdahl (E M Sys)

11:00 a.m.Decontamination of Process Gloveboxes During D & D, D. G. Erickson(Fluor Government Grp)

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering EducationResearch Highlights—II, sponsored by FED. [Track 5] Session Organizer:Cindie Jensen (INL). Chair: Cindie Jensen

Forum Room8:30 a.m.Enhanced Thermal Conductivity for LWR Fuel, Jamil A. Khan, Sujan B. Pakala,Travis W. Knight (Univ of South Carolina), James S. Tulenko (Univ of Florida)

8:55 a.m.Corrosion Performance of Surface Modified Materials for Lead-CooledReactors, McLean Machut, Kumar Sridharan (Univ of Wisconsin, Madison),Ning Li (LANL), Todd Allen (Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

9:20 a.m.Dislocation - Radiation Obstacle Interactions: Developing ImprovedMechanical Property Constitutive Models, I. M. Robertson (Univ of Illinois),B. D. Wirth (Univ of California, Berkeley), C. M. Li, Blythe Clark (Univ of Illinois),J. A. Vandersall (LLNL)

9:45 a.m.On Using Electrochemistry to Predict Activity Transport in PWRs, JonathanS. Pitt, Mirna Urquidi-Macdonald, Digby D. Macdonald, John H. Mahaffy(Penn State)

10:10 a.m.The Simulation of Electrochemistry to Predict the Accumulated Damages inBWRs, HanSang Kim, Digby D. Macdonald, Mirna Urquidi-Macdonald (Penn State)

10:35 a.m.Results to Date on Radiolytically-Induced Novel Materials and TheirApplication to Waste Processing, Akira T. Tokuhiro, Massimo F. Bettino,Tadashi Tokuhiro (Univ of Missouri, Rolla)

11:00 a.m.Short-Term Rupture and Biaxial Creep Studies of Recrystallized Zircaloy-4Tubing, B. Marple, I. Charit, J. Yan, S. Gollapudi, K. L. Murty (NCSU)

Regulatory Update–Panel, sponsored by DDRD. [Track 6] SessionOrganizer: Tracy Goble (Consumers Energy). Chair: Tracy Goble

Cabinet Room8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• Recent Regulatory Improvements in NRC Decommissioning Program,

Dan Gillen (NRC)• Phased Release Approach to License Termination, Gerry VanNoordennen

(Connecticut Yankee)• DNFSB Oversight of DOE Deactivation and Decommissioning, Raphael

S. Daniels (DNFSB)• Documenting Lessons Learned, Steven Kraft (NEI)• Historic Preservation Considerations for Decommissioning Projects,

Tracy Goble (Consumers Energy)



WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005 • 1:00 P.M.Evaluation of Recent Transmutation Scenarios for Partitioning/Transmutation of Actinides and Heat-Generating Fission Products,sponsored by FCWMD. [Track 6] Session Organizer: Charles Forsberg (ORNL).Chair: Daniel T. Ingersoll (ORNL)Ambassador Ballroom1:00 p.m.Advanced Fuel Cycle Scenarios for Nuclear Waste Management, M. T.Peters, R. N. Hill, A. M. Yacout (ANL)

1:25 p.m.Methodology for Uncertainty Analysis of Advanced Fuel Cycles and PreliminaryResults, L. F. Miller (Univ of Tennessee), Luc Van Den Durpel, A. M. Yacout (ANL),F. R. Mynatt, G. Sweder, T. Anderson (Univ of Tennessee), Robert Hill (ANL)

1:50 p.m.A Deep-Burn, Sub-Critical, Gas-Cooled Fast Transmutation Reactor, W.Stacey, J. Maddox, Z. Abbasi, C. Boyd, A. Bridges, E. Burgett, M. Cymber,S. Fowler, A. Jones, R. Kelm, R. Kern, J. Lackey, D. Lassiter, W. Murphy,H. Park, J. Pounders, J. Preston, D. Tedder (Georgia Tech)

2:15 p.m.A Once Recycle Commercial Waste Disposition Fuel Cycle Utilizing Thorium,Samuel E. Bays (INL)

2:40 p.m.Thorium MOX as a Plutonium and Transuranic Disposition Matrix—A Fresh Look,Samuel E. Bays, J. Stephen Herring, Benjamin Schmitt, Andrew Goldmann (INL)

3:05 p.m.Thermodynamic Simulation of Brine Chemistry on Repository High-Level Waste,T. Ahn (NRC), R. Pabalan, V. Jain, L. Yang (Ctr for Nucl Waste Regulatory Analyses)

3:30 p.m.Environmental Impact of Yucca Mountain Repository, Joonhong Ahn,Leah M. Ackerman (Univ of California, Berkeley)

Digital Upgrade Issues in an Evolving Technical and RegulatoryEnvironment, sponsored by OPD. [Track 2] Session Chair: Ray Torok (EPRI)Palladian Ballroom1:00 p.m.I&C Current and Future Challenges and Opportunities, Joseph Naser (EPRI)

1:30 p.m.Hybrid Control Rooms—New Guidelines for Addressing Design and RegulatoryIssues, Doug Hill (MPR Assoc), Bob Fink (CDF Svc), Joseph Naser (EPRI)

2:00 p.m.Integrated Approach to I&C Strategic Modernization, Randall May (Consultant),Ken Scarola (Nucl Automation Eng), Ray Torok (EPRI)

2:30 p.m.An Assessment of the Value of Defense-in-Depth and Diversity in Digital I&CSystems, Dave Blanchard (Applied Reliability Eng), Mark Walz (Ameren UE), Ray Torok(EPRI)3:00 p.m.Re-Evaluating the Software Paradigm for Digital I&C Systems, CharlesM. Waite, Roger D. Horn (Process Design Consult)

3:30 p.m.A Parametric Study on the Capabilities of Remote Visual Testing for theNuclear Industry, S. E. Cumblidge, M. T. Anderson, S. R. Doctor (PNNL)

Disposition of Low-Activity Radioactive Waste–Panel, sponsoredby ESD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: S. Y. Chen (ANL). Chair: S. Y. ChenEmpire Ballroom1:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• David Allard (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)• Gary Benda (RACE, LLC)• Scott Flanders (NRC)• Christine Gelles (DOE)• Daniel Schultheisz (EPA)• John Wiley (The Natl Academies)

Computational Methods: General—I, sponsored by MCD. [Track 5]Session Organizer: Todd Palmer (Oregon State Univ). Chair: Paul P. H. Wilson(Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

Hampton Ballroom1:00 p.m.A Potential Issue Involving the Application of the Unit Base Transformationto the Interpolation of Secondary Energy Distributions, T. M. Sutton, T.H. Trumbull (Lockheed Martin)

1:30 p.m.Convergence Criteria of Inactive Cycle Monte Carlo Calculations, HyungJin Shim, Chang Hyo Kim (Seoul Natl Univ)

2:00 p.m.Intergenerational Correlations in Monte Carlo Neutronics Calculations,Hyung Jin Shim, Chang Hyo Kim (Seoul Natl Univ)

2:30 p.m.Extension of MacMillan’s Approach to Autocorrelation Estimation of MonteCarlo Fission Sources, Brian R. Nease, Taro Ueki (Univ of New Mexico)

3:00 p.m.Biased Reaction Branching Variance Reduction for Monte Carlo Isotopic InventoryMethods, Phiphat Phruksarojanakun, Paul P. H. Wilson (Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

3:30 p.m.Models for the Interpretation of Local Flux Measurements in SubcriticalSystems, Sandra Dulla, Matteo M. Rostagno, Piero Ravetto (Politecnico di Torino)

Advances in Reactor Physics Analysis and Design of High-Temperature Reactors—III, sponsored by RPD. [Track 8] SessionOrganizer: Taek Kyum Kim (ANL). Chair: James Sterbentz (INL)Diplomat Ballroom1:00 p.m.Sensitivity Study of Design Parameters for Liquid-Salt-Cooled VHTR, T. K. Kim,T. A. Taiwo, W. S. Yang, G. Palmiotti (ANL)

1:25 p.m.Sensitivity and Uncertainty Assessment of Coolant Void Reactivity Coefficientfor Liquid-Salt-Cooled VHTR, G. Aliberti, G. Palmiotti, M. Salvatores, T. K. Kim,T. A. Taiwo (ANL)

1:50 p.m.Reactivity Void Coefficient Study for Molten Salts in an AHTR, William Casino,William Anderson, Rich Kochendarfer (AREVA, Framatome ANP)

2:15 p.m.Physics Analysis of Coolant Voiding in the Advanced High-TemperatureReactor (AHTR), Kevin T. Clarno, Charles W. Forsberg, Jess C. Gehin (ORNL)

2:40 p.m.Prismatic Very High Temperature Reactor Physics Studies in Support ofTRISO-Coated Fuel Particle Specification and Core Design Simplification,J. W. Sterbentz, B. A. Phillips, R. L. Sant (INL)

3:05 p.m.Spectral Effects in the Breeding Process of the 235U-Thorium Fuel for HighTemperature Gas Reactors, Alberto Talamo, Waclaw Gudowski (KTH)

3:30 p.m.Design and Modeling of HTGFR Using ORNL Low Density GraphiteFoam, E. Burgett, D. Blaylock, R. A. Karam, N. E. Hertel (Georgia Tech)

Innovations in Nuclear Engineering Education, Training, andDistance Learning, sponsored by ETD. [Track 2] Session Organizer:Brian K. Hajek (Ohio State). Chair: Brian K. HajekCapitol Room1:00 p.m.The New Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES), L. J. Bond (INL), R. A.Wharton (Idaho State Univ), A. Kadak (MIT)

1:20 p.m.Essay Contest on the Beneficial Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology—A Recipe for Success, Blair P. Bromley (Canadian Nucl Society/Chalk River Branch)

1:40 p.m.The Livermore Summer Course in Non-Proliferation, E. Morse (Univ ofCalifornia, Berkeley), D. Archer, N. Hutcheon, T. Gosnell, T. Isaacs, S. Labov,C. Shannon (LLNL), S. Binney (Oregon State Univ)

2:00 p.m.A New Nuclear Engineering Program in the Idaho Universities, M. L.Dunzik-Gougar (Idaho State Univ/INL), M. J. Lineberry (INL/Idaho State Univ),J. F. Kunze, J. S. Bennion (Idaho State Univ)


23Official Program

2:20 p.m.Graduate Level Distance Education in Nuclear Engineering at Penn StateUniversity, D. L. Zimmerman, L. E. Hochreiter, M. A. Stark, J. S. Brenizer, Jr.(Penn State)2:40 p.m.Distance Learning in the Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health PhysicsDepartment at Oregon State University: A Status Report, Stephen E. Binney,Kathryn A. Higley, Todd S. Palmer (Oregon State Univ)

3:00 p.m.Online Learning is Greater than Web-Based Training (WBT), Lorraine F.NewHaven (Westinghouse)

3:20 p.m.Using Full-Scale Virtual Mockups for Nuclear Power Plant Training, VaughnWhisker, Tim Shaw, Anthony Baratta (Penn State)

Emerging Topics in Nuclear Installation Safety Technology, sponsoredby NISD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: Dana A. Powers (SNL). Chair: Amy Hull(NRC/ANL)Calvert Room1:00 p.m.NPP License Renewal and Aging Management: Lessons Learned HalfwayThrough, Amy Hull, Jerry Dozier (NRC), Omesh Chopra (ANL)

1:25 p.m.The Significant Enhancement in Construction Sequence of OptimizedPressurized Reactor 1000+ in Korea with Area Completion, Jinwon Kim,Jaehee Han (KOPEC)

1:50 p.m.Safety Software Guide Perspectives for the Design of New NuclearFacilities (U), Kevin R. O’Kula (Washington SMS), Debra Sparkman (DOE)

2:15 p.m.Water Vapor Leak Imaging by Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy,Chris Hovde, Shin-Juh Chen, Mark Paige (Southwest Sciences)

2:40 p.m.Use of Fuel Cells to Power a High-Reliability GFR ECCS, D. Akkaynak, M.J. Driscoll, P. Hejzlar, G. E. Apostolakis, M. W. Golay, E. G. Cravalho (MIT)

3:05 p.m.Effect of Radiation Heat Transfer in Loss-of-Offsite Power (LOOP) Transientsfor Material Irradiation Capsules in the HFIR, Juan J. Carbajo (ORNL)

3:30 p.m.Materials and Methods for the Reduction of Backscattered X-Rays,Abdulraheem A. Kinsara (King Abdul Aziz Univ)

Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Educationon University Research Reactors—I, sponsored by IRD. [Track 7]Session Organizer: Kenan Ünlü (Penn State). Chair: Kenan ÜnlüEmbassy Room1:00 p.m.Installation and Testing of the Neutron Powder Diffractometer at the NCState University PULSTAR Reactor, R. Berliner, A. I. Hawari (NCSU)

1:30 p.m.Water Quantification Using Neutron Imaging, K. Heller, P. A. Chuang, J.Brenizer, K. Ünlü (Penn State), invited2:00 p.m.Enhancing Reactor Facility Utilization at the University of Missouri-RollaReactor, Akira T. Tokuhiro, William E. Bonzer, Daniel Estel, Brian J. Porter(Univ of Missouri, Rolla)

2:30 p.m.Design and Applications of an Ultra Cold Neutron Source at the NC StateUniversity PULSTAR Reactor, E. Korobkina, B. W. Wehring, A. I. Hawari,A. R. Young, P. R. Huffman, R. Golub, Yanping Xu (NCSU)

3:00 p.m.A Comparison of Charged Particle Detectors Using Neutron Depth Profiling,Michael E. Peretich (James Madison Univ), R. Gregory Downing (NIST), invited3:30 p.m.Design of the New Analytical Cold-Neutron Beam Line at NCNR, Richard M.Lindstrom, Christoph Brocker, Elizabeth A. Mackey, Rick L. Paul, R. GregoryDowning (NIST)

Thermal Hydraulics Code Development and Application—II,sponsored by THD. [Track 5] Session Organizers: Joy L. Rempe (INL),Karen Vierow (Purdue Univ). Cochairs: Thomas Larson (INL), Joy L. Rempe Governor’s Boardroom1:00 p.m.Multiple Parallel Solvers in a CFD Code Using PETSc, Daniel T. Rock,Rizwan-uddin (Univ of Illinois), Constantine P. Tzanos (ANL)

1:30 p.m.Evaluation of Minimum Droplets Size on Cladding Temperature DuringReflood, C. K. Nithianandan, J. R. Biller (AREVA)

2:00 p.m.The Effect of Boundary and Initial Conditions on the Transport of a Scalarin a Turbulent Developing Flow Through a Straight Tube, V. Vishnu Karthik,Y. A. Hassan, A. R. McFarland (Texas A&M)

2:30 p.m.Preliminary Uprate Study of the University of Missouri-Rolla Reactor, C.M. Carroll, A. T. Tokuhiro (Univ of Missouri, Rolla)

3:00 p.m.Developing a Fully Integrated Training System for Severe Accident ManagementUsing the MELCOR Code, Ko Ryu Kim, Sun Hee Park, Dong Ha Kim (KAERI)

3:30 p.m.A Restructuring of the MELCOR HS Package for the MIDAS Computer Code,Sunhee Park, Ko Ryu Kim, Dong Ha Kim (KAERI)

Radiation Protection and Shielding: General, sponsored by RPSD.[Track 5] Session Chair: Kimberlee Kearfott (Univ of Michigan)

Congressional A1:00 p.m.Analysis of Emulsion Coating Effectiveness for ß-Particle Attenuation, CharlesA. Sparrow, Donna M. Rogers (Mississippi State Univ), Victor F. Medina (U.S.Army Corps of Eng)

1:20 p.m.Determining Heavy Ion Fragmentation Cross Sections by the Use of WeakFactorization, John R. Edwards, Lawrence W. Townsend (Univ of Tennessee)

1:40 p.m.Thermal Neutron Collimated Beam Line, Eric Burgett, Nolan E. Hertel,W. Lee (Georgia Tech)2:00 p.m.MCNP Model of the Semiconductor Device Characterization Vessel in BP1of the OSURR, Joshua Sroka, Thomas E. Blue, Andrew Kauffman (Ohio State)

2:20 p.m.Predictions of Radiation Damage in SiC Neutron Power Monitors in IRIS, D.Berens, B. Khorsandi (Ohio State), B. Lohan (Westinghouse), T. E. Blue, D. W. Miller(Ohio State)

2:40 p.m.Radiation Damage in SiC Neutron Power Monitors in the GT-MHR, T. E. Blue(Ohio State), B. Lohan (Westinghouse), B. Khorsandi, D. W. Miller (Ohio State)

3:00 p.m.Glovebox Glove Optimization, M. A. Griffin, S. Landsberger (Univ of Texas,Austin), M. E. Cournoyer (LANL)

3:20 p.m.Comparison of Damage in SiC and Si: Proton Versus Neutron Radiation,Jonathan Kulisek, Behrooz Khorsandi, Thomas E. Blue (Ohio State)

Data, Analysis, and Operations for Nuclear Criticality Safety—II,sponsored by NCSD. [Track 3] Session Organizer: Robert Frost (Nucl SafetyAssoc). Chair: Charles Robinson (Nucl Safety Assoc)

Congressional B1:00 p.m.Validation of XSDRN Using Selected OECD U-235 Benchmark Experiments,F. Edward Kendall (NNSA Y-12 Site Office), Robert H. Smith (Y-12 Natl SecurityComplex), Ronald E. Pevey (Univ of Tennessee)

1:20 p.m.Determination of Consistent Benchmarks Used for Nuclear Criticality SafetyAnalysis Applications, J. J. Wagschal (Hebrew Univ of Jerusalem), C. M. Hopper(ORNL)

Technical Sessions by Day (Wednesday & Thursday)


1:40 p.m.Critical Mass Experiments with Uranium and Polyethylene, Rene Sanchez,David Loaiza, Robert Kimpland (LANL)

2:00 p.m.Using the SCALE 5 TSUNAMI-3D Sequence in Critical Experiment Design,Donald E. Mueller (ORNL), Gary A. Harms (SNL)

2:20 p.m.ENDF/B Cross-Section Evolution for Criticality Safety Burnup CreditApplications, Douglas G. Bowen (LANL)

2:40 p.m.Comparison of Subcritical Measurements from SILENE with CalculatedResults, B. Verrey, B. Méchitoua, P. Humbert, S. Combacon (CEA)

3:00 p.m.Bounding Domains for Validation of Criticality Safety Calculations,Burton M. Rothleder (DOE)

3:20 p.m.Demonstration of Benchmark Adequacy for CSAS26 for the US MOX FuelFabrication Facility, Robert G. Foster, James J. Bazley (DCS)

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Engineering EducationResearch Highlights—III, sponsored by FED. [Track 5] Session Organizer:Cindie Jensen (INL). Chair: Nancy Elizondo (DOE)

Forum Room1:00 p.m.Model Predictive Control of Space Nuclear Reactor Systems, B. R.Upadhyaya, K. Zhao, X. Xu (Univ of Tennessee), Man Gyun Na (Chosun Univ/Univ of Tennessee)

1:25 p.m.Novel Photocatalytic Energy Converter for Nuclear SafeguardsApplications, Douglas A. Kinsman, John R. White, Thomas M. Regan, LeoM. Bobek (Univ of Massachusetts Lowell)

1:50 p.m.Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Aerosol Dynamics III: Coagulation andSource Reinforcement, Geethpriya Palaniswaamy, Sudarshan K. Loyalka(Univ of Missouri, Columbia)

2:15 p.m.Scattered Neutron Tomography Based on a Neutron Transport InverseProblem, S. Vittorio, W. S. Charlton (Texas A&M)

2:40 p.m.Development of a Pyroelectric Neutron Source, Jeffrey A. Geuther, YaronDanon (RPI)

3:05 p.m.Status of an Inverse Approach for Normal and Coincidence PGNAA,Xiaogang Han, Robin P. Gardner (NCSU)

3:30 p.m.Determination of Hydrogen Content by PGAA in Lithium Ion BatteryCathode Materials, Emilio Alvarez II, Arumugam Manthiram, Steven R.Biegalski, Sheldon Landsberger (Univ of Texas, Austin)

U.S. Department of Energy Cleanup Program Update–Panel,sponsored by DDRD. [Track 6] Session Organizers: Mark Morton (PolestarApplied Technol), William Franz (Los Alamitos Tech Assoc). Chair: William Franz

Cabinet Room1:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• Fernald Waste Pits Project, Skip Dunham (Shaw)• Market Entry to DOE Cleanup Projects: The High Cost of Proposals,

John Sauger (Shaw)• 107N FSB Water Treatment Facility D&D at Hanford, R. Nielson

(Washington Closure Hanford)• The Effects of Beryllium Contamination on D&D in Hanford 300 Area,

Rex Ayers (Washington Closure Hanford)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005 • 8:30 A.M.Separations and Fuel Fabrication Technologies for AdvancedFuel Cycles, sponsored by FCWMD. [Track 6] Session Organizer: Mark A.Williamson (ANL). Chair: Mark A. WilliamsonAmbassador Ballroom8:30 a.m.Economics, Repository Impact, and Proliferation Resistance Comparisonsof Fuel Cycle Concepts, Jun Li, Man-Sung Yim, David McNelis (NCSU)

9:00 a.m.Development of the UREX+2 Flowsheet—An Advanced Separations Processfor Spent Fuel Processing, E. D. Collins, D. E. Benker, L. K. Felker, R. D.Taylor, G. D. Del Cul, B. B. Spencer, W. D. Bond, D. O. Campbell (ORNL)

9:30 a.m.Electrochemical Co-Collection of Uranium and Zirconium in Mk-IVElectrorefiner for Treating Spent EBR-II Driver Fuel, S. X. Li, T. A. Johnson,Brian R. Westphal, K. M. Goff, R. W. Benedict (INL)

10:00 a.m.Zirconium Matrix Cermet Storage Form and Transmutation Fuel forTransuranics, Sean M. McDeavitt, D. T. Kraemer, A. Parkinson, A. R.Totemeier, J. J. Wegener (Purdue Univ)

10:30 a.m.Reliability Analysis of a Robotic Workcell for Transmuter Fuel Fabrication,Georg F. Mauer, Jamil Renno (UNLV)

11:00 a.m.Light Water Reactor Transmutation Fuel Irradiation Experiment (LWR-2),William J. Carmack, Debra J. Utterbeck (INL)

Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems Including Nuclear Power2010: Research and Development, sponsored by OPD. [Track 2]Session Chair: Robert M. Versluis (DOE)

Palladian Ballroom8:30 a.m.Power Shaping of a Long-Lived GFR Core Using Diluents, C. S. Handwerk,M. J. Driscoll, P. Hejzlar, P. Yarsky, M. A. Pope (MIT)

9:00 a.m.Comparison of AREVA’s EPR with a Conventional 4-Loop PWR, MeghanMcCloskey, Jennifer Butler, Kevin Barber (Penn State)

9:30 a.m.Nuclear Hydrogen Production and Coal Gasification Electricity Generation,Jay F. Kunze (Idaho State Univ), Gary M. Sandquist (Univ of Utah)

10:00 a.m.Evaluation of Uncertainty Analysis Techniques for On-Line Sensor CalibrationMonitoring and System Diagnosis, Wes Hines, Dustin Garvey, Becky Seibert,Alexander Usynin (Univ of Tennessee), Steven Arndt (NRC)

7:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. MEETING REGISTRATION8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING TECHNICAL SESSIONS

• Separations and Fuel Fabrication Technologies for Advanced Fuel Cycles• Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems Including Nuclear Power 2010:

Research and Development• Climate Policy in the U.S. Senate–Panel• Computational Methods: General—II• Reactor Analysis Methods• Focus on Communications: Communications is Science, Too–Panel• Nuclear Facility Risk Analysis• Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education on

University Research Reactors—II• Thermal Hydraulics of Generation IV Reactors• Nuclear Criticality Safety Standards–Forum• Nuclear Fuel Performance Modeling and Benchmarking• Hot Topics and Emerging Issues–Panel

1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 2005 ANS WINTER MEETING TECHNICAL SESSIONS• Advanced Head-End Improvements for Processing Spent Nuclear

Fuels and Recycling• Modeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—II• Human Factors: General• Reactor Physics Design, Validation, and Operating Experience• Focus on Communications: Speaking to the Media–Panel• Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions• Thermal Hydraulics: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer• Gas Reactor Fuels and Materials• Lessons Learned from Near-Complete Decommissionings–Panel

THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 17, 2005

Technical Sessions by Day (Thursday)

25Official Program

10:30 a.m.Neural Network Mass Inventory Estimator for Feed Control in HelicalSteam Generators, J. Michael Doster, Hengliang Shen (NCSU)

11:00 a.m.EPR Fuel Assemblies: Proven Technology for Advanced Reliability, BernieCopsey, Eric Francillon, Horst-Dieter Kiehlmann (AREVA)

Climate Policy in the U.S. Senate–Panel, sponsored by ESD. [Track 3]Session Organizer: Eric Loewen (INL). Chair: Eric LoewenEmpire Ballroom8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• Floyd DesChamps (Office of Sen. McCain)• Derrick Freeman (Office of Sen. Pryor)• George O'Connor (Office of Sen. Craig)• George D. Banks (U.S. State Dept EU Mission in Brussels)• Bryan Hannegan (White House Council of Environmental Quality)• Mary Quillian (NEI)

Computational Methods: General—II, sponsored by MCD. [Track 5]Session Organizer: Todd Palmer (Oregon State Univ). Chair: Tunc Aldemir(Ohio State)

Hampton Ballroom8:30 a.m.Escape Probabilities in X-Y-Z Geometry, R. D. M. Garcia (HSH Scientific Computing/IEA)

8:50 a.m.Implementation of an On-Line Reactor Power Monitoring System UsingCTPS, Mihaela Biro, Tunc Aldemir (Ohio State)

9:10 a.m.Screening Technique for Loading Pattern Optimization by SimulatedAnnealing, Tong Kyu Park (Seoul Natl Univ), Hyun Chul Lee, Hyung Kook Joo(KAERI), Chang Hyo Kim (Seoul Natl Univ)

9:30 a.m.Coupling of a 2-D Nodal Method to Parallel Boiling Channels, MiguelCeceñas-Falcón (IIE), Edmundo del Valle Gallegos (IPN), Rina M. CamposGonzález (IIE)

9:50 a.m.Discrete Ordinates Singular Characteristic Tracking Algorithm, Jose I. Duo,Yousry Y. Azmy (Penn State)

10:10 a.m.Adaptive hp- Mesh Refinement Applied to 1-D, One-Group DiffusionProblems, Yaqi Wang, Jean C. Ragusa (Texas A&M)

10:30 a.m.Identification of Unknown Densities in a Source/Shield System Using theSchwinger Inverse Method, Jeffrey A. Favorite (LANL)

10:50 a.m.An Iterative Method for Simulation of Dynamic Behavior in Fast BurstReactors, S. C. Wilson, S. R. Biegalski (Univ of Texas, Austin)

Reactor Analysis Methods, sponsored by RPD. [Track 5] Session Chair:Hany Abdel-Khalik (Framatome ANP)

Diplomat Ballroom8:30 a.m.Effect of Anisotropic Scattering in PWR/APWR Radial-Reflector Calculations,Akio Yamamoto (Nagoya Univ), Naoki Sugimura, Tadashi Ushio (NEL)

9:00 a.m.Three-Dimensional Cross-Section Generation for TRIGA Core Analysis,N. Kriangchaiporn, K. N. Ivanov (Penn State), A. Haghighat (Univ of Florida),C. F. Sears (Penn State)

9:30 a.m.LWR Equilibrium Cycle Search Methodology for Global Fuel Cycle Analysis,Reuben T. Sorensen, John C. Lee (Univ of Michigan)

10:00 a.m.The Analytic Function Expansion Nodal (AFEN) Method in Cylindrical (r,�,z)Geometry for Pebble Bed Reactors, Nam Zin Cho, Joo Hee Lee, Jaejun Lee(KAIST), Do Sam Kim (KINS)

10:30 a.m.Exploration of Mathematical Methods for Fine Group Reconstruction of theNet Leakage and Flux in Pebble Bed Reactors, Nathanael Hudson, FarzadRahnema (Georgia Tech), Abderrafi M. Ougouag, Hans D. Gougar (INL)

11:00 a.m.Burnup Dependent Core Calculations via MCNP-4b, Aydın Karahan,Mehmet Tombakoglu (Hacettepe Univ)

Focus on Communications: Communications is Science, Too–Panel,sponsored by ETD. [Track 1] Session Organizer: David Pointer (ANL).Chair: David PointerCapitol Room8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• Patricia McMurray (Burson-Marsteller)• William Outlaw (NRC)• Carl Crawford (Entergy Nucl)• Walter Hill (NEI)

Nuclear Facility Risk Analysis, sponsored by NISD. [Track 3] SessionOrganizer: Stephen P. Schultz (Duke Energy). Chair: Raymond H. V. Gallucci (NRC)

Calvert Room8:30 a.m.Risk Significance of HEMYC® Electrical Raceway Fire Barrier System Failures,Raymond H. V. Gallucci (NRC)

9:00 a.m.Using Virtual Engineering Tools to Assess Fire Scenario Hazards, DavidMuth, Jr., Kenneth M. Bryden (Iowa State Univ), David Buell (OPPD)

9:30 a.m.Development of a Standard HRA Method for PSA, Daeil Kang, WondeaJung, Jaewhan Kim, Seungchul Jang (KAERI)

10:00 a.m.On the Use of Importance Measure in Option 2, Kilyoo Kim, Joon-Eon Yang(KAERI)

10:30 a.m.Grand Gulf Filter Impacts with the Alternative Source Term, Gregory E.Broadbent (Entergy)

11:00 a.m.Preliminary Analysis on Chemical Compositions Following a Loss-of-Coolant Accident, Jinsuo Zhang, Marc Klasky, Mei Ding, Dong Chen,Jack Dallman, Bruce Letellier (LANL)

Impact of Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Educationon University Research Reactors—II, sponsored by IRD. [Track 7]Session Organizer: Kenan Ünlü (Penn State). Chair: Jack Brenizer (Penn State)

Embassy Room8:30 a.m.Operational Benchmarks for a Monte Carlo Model of the University ofWisconsin Nuclear Reactor, Paul W. Humrickhouse, Paul P. H. Wilson(Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

9:00 a.m.Research and Virtual Reactor Design at UIUC, John Griffith, Jianwei Hu,Nick Karancevic, Federico E. Teruel, Yizhou Yan, James Stubbins, Rizwan-uddin (Univ of Illinois), invited9:30 a.m.Design and Testing of a Neutron Imaging Facility at the NC State UniversityPULSTAR Reactor, K. K. Mishra, A. I. Hawari, V. H. Gillette (NCSU)

10:00 a.m.Determination of Power Peaking Factors for Replacement Fuel for thePULSTAR Reactor at NCSU, L. F. Miller, R. E. Pevey, M. L. Miller (Univ ofTennessee), A. I. Hawari (NCSU)

10:30 a.m.Neutron Radiography Development at The University of Texas at AustinTRIGA Reactor, S. R. Biegalski, L. Cao, D. A. Haas, D. S. O’Kelly (Univ of Texas, Austin)

11:00 a.m.The Use of k0 Factors in Cold Neutron Prompt Gamma-Ray ActivationAnalysis, Rick Paul (NIST), invited

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Thermal Hydraulics of Generation IV Reactors, sponsored by THD.[Track 5] Session Organizers: Robert P. Martin (AREVA), Kune Y. Suh (SeoulNatl Univ). Cochairs: Robert P. Martin, Kune Y. SuhGovernor’s Boardroom8:30 a.m.Normal and Deteriorated Heat Transfer Correlations for SupercriticalFluids, S. K. Yang, H. F. Khartabil (AECL)

8:50 a.m.AREVA’s Activities Related to VHTR Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis UsingRELAP5-3D, Robert P. Martin, Jamal Abdelghany, Dominique Petit (AREVA)

9:10 a.m.Thermal Hydraulic Analysis of a Gas Test Loop System, Donna Post Guillen,James E. Fisher (INL)

9:30 a.m.Optimized Battery-Type Reactor Integral System Design for SustainableEnergy Development, Il S. Lee, Myoung S. Sohn, Kune Y. Suh (Seoul Natl Univ)

9:50 a.m.Advanced Intermediate Heat Transport Loop Design Configurations forHydrogen Production Using High Temperature Nuclear Reactors, ChangH. Oh, Cliff Davis (INL), Robert Barner (Texas A&M), Paul Pickard (SNL)

10:10 a.m.Supercritical Water Heat Transfer, Jeremy R. Licht, Mark H. Anderson(Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

10:30 a.m.Performance Analysis of Gas-Injection Enhanced Natural Circulation inSTAR-LM, Y.-J. Yoo, Q. Wu, J. N. Reyes, Jr. (Oregon State Univ), J. J. Sienicki (ANL)

10:50 a.m.Linear Stability Analysis of Gas-Injection Enhanced Natural Circulation inSTAR-LM, Y.-J. Yoo, Q. Wu, J. N. Reyes, Jr. (Oregon State Univ), J. J. Sienicki (ANL)

Nuclear Criticality Safety Standards–Forum, sponsored by NCSD.[Track 3] Session Organizer: Thomas P. McLaughlin (LANL). Chair: ThomasP. McLaughlinCongressional B8:30 a.m.

Nuclear Fuel Performance Modeling and Benchmarking, sponsoredby MSTD. [Track 6] Session Chair: Ronald Ballinger (MIT)

Forum Room8:30 a.m.Performance Modeling of Enhanced Thermal Conductivity Oxide FuelRods, Kevin McCoy, Claude Mays (Framatome ANP)

9:00 a.m.RECON-T: REdistribution of CONstituents in a Ternary U-Pu-Zr Fuel,Yeon Soo Kim (ANL), S. L. Hayes (INL), G. L. Hofman, A. M. Yacout (ANL)

9:30 a.m.FRAPTRAN Predictions of Cladding Failure in Accident Conditions,Kenneth J. Geelhood, Carl E. Beyer (PNNL)

10:00 a.m.FRAPCON-3 Corrosion Models for M5™ and ZIRLO™ PWR Cladding,Donald D. Lanning (PNNL)

10:30 a.m.First Principle Plane-Wave Pseudopotential Calculation of Point Defects inPuO2-X, Kenji Konashi (Tohoku Univ), Masato Kato (JNC), Satoshi Minamoto(CRC Sol)

Hot Topics and Emerging Issues–Panel, sponsored by DDRD. [Track 6]Session Organizer: John Parkyn (Private Fuel Storage). Chair: John ParkynCabinet Room8:30 a.m.PANELISTS:• Disposal of Class B and Class C Low-Level Waste, George Antonucci

(Duratek)• Offsite Storage of Spent Fuel, John Parkyn (Private Fuel Storage)• Reducing D&D Costs, James Muckerheide (Radiation Science and Health)• One additional panelist to be determined.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005 • 1:00 P.M.Advanced Head-End Improvements for Processing Spent NuclearFuels and Recycling, sponsored by FCWMD. [Track 6] Session Organizer:G. D. Del Cul (ORNL). Chair: G. D. Del CulAmbassador Ballroom1:00 p.m.Advanced Head-End Processing of Spent Fuel: A Hybrid Front-End,Guillermo D. Del Cul, Rodney D. Hunt, Barry B. Spencer, Emory D. Collins(ORNL), Brian Westphal, Karen Howden (INL)

1:30 p.m.Processing of Spent TRISO-Coated Reactor Fuels: Mechanical Head-Endfor Grind-Leach Process, Barry B. Spencer, Guillermo D. Del Cul, CatherineH. Mattus, Emory D. Collins (ORNL)

2:00 p.m.Acid Treatment of Zeolite for Krypton Gas Adsorption, Jin-Myeong Shin,Jang-Jin Park, Myung-Seung Yang (KAERI)

2:30 p.m.DRYSM Disposition of Surplus Nuclear Material, Loretta H. Arbogast, J.Doug Davis, Norman P. Jacob (Nucl Fuel Svc)

3:00 p.m.Recycling Facility for HE UF6 & Other Legacy HEU Materials, Michael A. Rush(Nucl Fuel Svc)

Modeling and Transportation of Radiation in the Environment—II,sponsored by ESD. [Track 3] Session Chair: Kent Welter (NRC)

Empire Ballroom1:00 p.m.MCNP5 Shielding Evaluations of the NUHOMS-24P at the Oconee ISFSI,Dominic G. Napolitano (NISYS), Herschel P. Smith (Duke Power)

1:30 p.m.MCNP5 Dose Rate Evaluations of the Oconee ISFSI, Dominic G. Napolitano(NISYS), Herschel P. Smith (Duke Power)

2:00 p.m.The Environmental Radiation Dose Assessment by a Mobile ERM System,Hee Reyoung Kim, Kun Ho Chung, Wanno Lee, Geun Sik Choi, YoungHyun Cho, Mun Ja Kang, Chang Woo Lee (KAERI)

2:30 p.m.GIS Tools for Environmental Restoration Analyses in Site Decommissioning,G. L. Stirewalt, J. C. Shepherd (NRC), A. J. Gross (MANDEX)

3:00 p.m.An Assessment of the Codes Used to Model Radionuclide Release, VannaGaffney, Chester Rodrigues, Chakila Tillie, Tica Valdes (SCSU)

Human Factors: General, sponsored by HFD. [Track 2] Session Chair:Valerie E. Barnes (Performance, Safety and Health Assoc)

Hampton Ballroom1:00 p.m.Conceptual Model Design for Computerized In-Field Nuclear PowerPlant Procedures, Nicholas J. DiFrancesco, Brian K. Hajek (Ohio State)

1:30 p.m.Development of Methodology for the Evaluation of Relationship BetweenSafety Culture and Safety Performance, Young Suk Bang, Yong Suk Lee,Chang Hyun Chung (Seoul Natl Univ), Ji Hwan Jeong (Baekseok Coll)

2:00 p.m.Project to Update Section 2, “Generic Knowledges and Abilities,” ofNUREG-1122, Valerie E. Barnes (Performance, Safety and Health Assoc),Charles W. Sawyer, Jr. (McGuire Nucl Station)

2:30 p.m.Insights into the Role of the Operator in Advanced Reactors, J. Persensky,Paul Lewis (NRC), John O’Hara (BNL)

3:00 p.m.A New Hybrid Network for Operator Supporting, Kun Mo, Jitae Kim,Poong Hyun Seong (KAIST)

3:30 p.m.Human Cognitive Process Based Operator Support System Design,Seung Jun Lee, Ji Tae Kim, Poong Hyun Seong (KAIST)


27Official Program

Reactor Physics Design, Validation, and Operating Experience,sponsored by RPD. [Track 5] Session Chair: Keith Drudy (Westinghouse)

Diplomat Ballroom1:00 p.m.Investigation of Increased HEU Loading on the Fuel Cycle of the High FluxIsotope Reactor, Ned Xoubi, G. Ivan Maldonado (Univ of Cincinnati), R. T.Primm III (ORNL)

1:20 p.m.Validation of Improved 3D ATR Model, Soon S. Kim, Bruce G. Schnitzler (INL)

1:40 p.m.Designing a Gas Test Loop for the Advanced Test Reactor, James R. Parry (INL)

2:00 p.m.Accuracy Evaluation of Pin Exposure Calculations in Current LWR CoreDesign Codes (Phase 2), Vuyani Xulubana, Chanatip Tippayakul, KostadinIvanov, Samuel Levine (Penn State), Moussa Mahgerefteh (Exelon)

2:20 p.m.Within-Pin 238U-Capture Distributions: CASMO-4 and MCNP vs. ActivationFoil Measurements, K. Macku (Paul Scherrer Inst/EPFL), F. Jatuff, M. Murphy,P. Grimm (Paul Scherrer Inst), O. P. Joneja, R. Chawla (Paul Scherrer Inst/EPFL)

2:40 p.m.Neutronics Design of a Erbia Bearing Super High-Burnup Fuel Assemblyfor Pressurized Water Reactors, Atsushi Shimoura, Masaaki Mori (NEL),Hayato Takabatake (Kansai Electric Power)

3:00 p.m.Optimization of Aluminum-Metal Fueled Fast Reactor Cores for InherentSafety, Tsugio Yokoyama (AITEL), Moriyasu Tokiwai (CRIEPI), Hisashi Ninokata,Hiroshi Endo (Tokyo Inst of Technol)

3:20 p.m.Optimum Core Size vs. Fuel Volume Fraction of a Long-Life Pb-CooledFast Reactor, S. J. Kim (KAERI), W. S. Yang, J. J. Sienicki (ANL)

Focus on Communications: Speaking to the Media–Panel, sponsoredby ETD. [Track 1] Session Organizer: David Pointer (ANL). Chair: David PointerCapitol Room1:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• Mimi Limbach (Potomac Communications Grp)• Keith Arterburn (INL)• Penny Phelps (AREVA)• Rob Gould (Constellation Energy)

Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions, sponsored by IRD. [Track 7] SessionOrganizer: Bob Smith (Oakton Int). Chair: Bob Smith. All invited.Embassy Room1:00 p.m.Nuclear Reaction Pathways Resulting from Phonon Interactions, Peter L.Hagelstein (MIT)

1:25 p.m.Evidence for Intense Soft X-Ray Emission from a Hydride Target UndergoingIntense Deuteron Bombardment, G. H. Miley (Univ of Illinois), A. G. Lipson (Univof Illinois/Russian Acad of Sciences), R. Smith (Oakton Int), W. Helgeston (New MexicoTech), H. Hora (Univ of New South Wales), N. Luo, Y. Yang, M. Sorice (Univ of Illinois)

1:50 p.m.Dual Ohmic Controls Improve Understanding of “Heat After Death,”Mitchell R. Swartz, Gayle Verner (JET Thermal Products)

2:15 p.m.Bose-Einstein Fusion Mechanism for Low-Energy Nuclear Reaction andTransmutation Processes in Micro- and Nano-Scale High-Density DeuteronQuantum Plasmas, Yeong E. Kim, Alexander L. Zubarev (Purdue Univ)

2:40 p.m.Coherent Zener Breakdown and Tunneling in Finite Lattices: Why Nano-Scale PdD Crystals Can Turn-on Faster, Scott R. Chubb (Naval Research Lab)

3:05 p.m.Three Types of dd Fusion, Talbot A. Chubb (Research Physicist)

3:30 p.m.Low Energy Nuclear Reactions: Experimental Evidence and TheoreticalLimitations, David J. Nagel (George Washington Univ)

Thermal Hydraulics: Computational Fluid Dynamics and HeatTransfer, sponsored by THD. [Track 5] Session Organizers: Yassin Hassan(Texas A&M), Hisashi Ninokata (Tokyo Inst of Technol). Cochairs: Whee Choe(TXU), Hisashi NinokataGovernor’s Boardroom1:00 p.m.CFD Validation of Flow Regimes in an Idealized Lower-Plenum Model, JoshuaD. Hodson, Eric V. Thorson, Robert E. Spall, Barton L. Smith (Utah State Univ)

1:25 p.m.Thermocouples for High Temperature In-Pile Testing, J. L. Rempe, D. L.Knudson, K. G. Condie (INL), S. C. Wilkins (Consultant)

1:50 p.m.Benchmarking the MELCOR Radiative Heat Transfer Model with FLUENT,E. J. Artnak, S. R. Biegalski, J. R. Howell (Univ of Texas, Austin), R. Gauntt, K. C.Wagner (SNL)

2:15 p.m.Using Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics and Systems Analysis Toolsto Evaluate Fluid Behavior in Advanced Reactor Systems, Richard R. Schultz,Walter L. Weaver (INL)

2:40 p.m.Analysis of the Applicability of the ANL NSTF Facility for the Simulationof the NGNP RCCS, Constantine P. Tzanos (ANL)

3:05 p.m.Simulation of Linear Slot Virtual Impactor Performance, Sridhar Hari, Y.A. Hassan, A. R. McFarland (Texas A&M)

3:30 p.m.Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulation of a Cyclone, Shishan Hu, A.R. McFarland, Y. A. Hassan (Texas A&M)

Gas Reactor Fuels and Materials, sponsored by MSTD. [Track 6]Session Chair: James Cole (INL)

Council Room1:00 p.m.Gas Fast Reactor Fuel Development, Randall Fielding, Mitchell Meyer,Ramprashad Prabhakaran (INL), Tim Miller (ORNL), Sean McDeavitt (Purdue Univ)

1:25 p.m.Property Versus Process Trends for Inner-Pyrocarbon Layers in TRISO-Coated Particle Fuel, J. D. Hunn, R. A. Lowden (ORNL)

1:50 p.m.Investigation of the Molecular Dynamics of Silicon Carbide at HighTemperatures, V. H. Gillette, A. I. Hawari (NCSU), A. M. Ougouag (INL)

2:15 p.m.Fission Product Corrosion of Carbide and Nitride Materials, Paul A.Demkowicz, David A. Petti, Jason A. Kopp (INL)

2:40 p.m.Estimating Fracture Toughness in Heat Treated Ceramics Being Evaluated forAdvanced Fuel Materials, Hannah Yount, Todd Allen (Univ of Wisconsin, Madison)

3:05 p.m.Investigation of the Effect of Carbon Interstitials on Thermal NeutronScattering in Graphite, A. I. Hawari, I. I. Al-Qasir (NCSU), A. M. Ougouag (INL)

3:30 p.m.Development Capability for Commercial Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor(AGR) Fuels, C. Jason Pierce, C. Eugene Athon, Jr. (Nucl Fuel Svc)

Lessons Learned from Near-Complete Decommissionings–Panel,sponsored by DDRD. [Track 6] Session Organizer: Joseph Carignan (TLG Svc).Chair: Joseph CarignanCabinet Room1:00 p.m.PANELISTS:• James J. Byrne (GPU Nucl)• Einar Ronningen (SMUD)• David Brevig (SCE)• John Conant (ABB Combustion Eng Nucl Power)• Tracy Goble (Consumers Energy)• Tom Nauman (Shaw Grp)

2005 ANS Young Professionals Congress


2005 AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONGRESS

“Hitchhikers Guide to a Career in Nuclear”Saturday, November 12, 2005 • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Location: Congressional A & B

Workshop Organizer:Co-organized by the ANS Young Members Group (ANS YMG) & the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN)

Workshop Outline:8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKSDavid Pointer (Chair, ANS Young Members Group)Lisa Stiles-Shell (President, North American Young Generation in Nuclear)

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN: HOW DOES ANS WORK?SESSION ORGANIZER:Sama Bilbao y Leon (Treasurer, Young Members Group)

SESSION FACILITATOR:Ted Quinn (Past President of ANS, 1998-1999)

PANELISTS:Jim Reinsch (President, American Nuclear Society)Donald Hoffman (Representative of ANS Professional Divisions)Larry Foulke (Representative of ANS Committees)Harry Bradley (Executive Director, American Nuclear Society)

10:00 A.M. -10:15 A.M. BREAK

10:15 A.M. – 10:45 P.M. HOW DO INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS STAY INVOLVED?SESSION ORGANIZER:Lisa Stiles-Shell (President, North American Young Generation in Nuclear)

PANELISTS:Martin Luthander (Sweden)Ilijana Ivekovic (Croatia)Stewart Lynas (United Kingdom)

10:45 A.M. –12:00 P.M. HOT TOPIC: NUCLEAR’S ROLE IN THE “HYDROGEN ECONOMY”SESSION ORGANIZER:Sama Bilbay y Leon (Treasurer, ANS Young Members Group)

PANELISTS:Ken Schultz (General Atomics)Dave Henderson (U.S. Department of Energy)

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. LUNCH: DRESS FOR SUCCESS LUNCHEON

SPEAKER:Pamela Burns (Fashion Consultant and Personal Shopper, Pamshops4you)

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AND STAY INVOLVED?SESSION ORGANIZER:Dena Belschner (Vice Chair, ANS Young Members Group)

PANELISTS:Carol Berrigan (Director of Industry Initiatives, Nuclear Energy Institute)Sharon Kerrick (Manager of Outreach and Volunteer Development, American Nuclear Society)

2:00 P.M. -2:15 P.M. BREAK

2:15 P.M. -3:15 P.M. INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT SESSIONSTechniques of Time Management [Facilitator: TBA]Building Collaborative Relationships [Facilitator: Ryan Stone (Duke Energy)]Talking about Nuclear to Our Neighbors and Friends [Facilitator: Mimi Limbach (Potomac Communications Group)]

3:15 P.M. -3:45 P.M. COFFEE BREAK

3:45 P.M. -4:45 P.M. INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT SESSIONSTechniques of Time Management [Facilitator: TBA]Building Collaborative Relationships [Facilitator: Ryan Stone (Duke Energy)]Talking about Nuclear to Our Neighbors and Friends [Facilitator: Mimi Limbach (Potomac Communications Group)]

4:45 P.M. -5:00 P.M. CLOSING REMARKSDavid Pointer (Chair, ANS Young Members Group)

7:00 P.M. -9:00 P.M. ANS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONGRESS RECEPTION(Sponsored by Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC)

Professional Development Workshop

29Official Program

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP:“Introduction to New Analysis Capabilities of the ORIGEN Code”

Sunday, November 13, 2005 • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Location: Palladian Ballroom

Workshop Organizer:Stephen M. Bowman, SCALE Project Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Instructors:Ian C. Gauld, ORIGEN Code Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Stephen M. Bowman, SCALE Project Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Purpose of Workshop:The ORIGEN (Oak Ridge Isotope GENeration) series of nuclear isotopic depletion/decay codes are recognized as a standard throughout the worldfor spent fuel simulations and have been widely used in the nuclear industry for nearly 30 years. The latest version, ORIGEN-S, the only version ofORIGEN that is actively supported at Oak Ridge, is contained in the depletion analysis system called ORIGEN-ARP, which is part of the SCALE codesystem. ORIGEN-ARP creates problem- and time-dependent ORIGEN-S libraries by interpolating from pre-generated cross-section libraries generatedusing SCALE 1-D and 2-D burnup sequences. The advantage of this new ORIGEN-ARP system is that it runs in a small fraction of the time requiredby conventional methods, preserves full accuracy, and has been implemented on a PC with a graphical user interface (GUI), a post-processing utility,and a plotting code. ORIGEN-ARP is available as part of the SCALE code package or as a stand-alone code package.

This one-day workshop will include presentations on the capabilities of the ORIGEN-S code, and cover nuclear data improvements, new analysiscapabilities, and validation studies to support its application to a wide range of current and advanced nuclear applications. The target audience isnew users, users who desire more extensive knowledge of code applications, and users of ORIGEN2 who would like to upgrade to the currentlysupported version. The presentations will cover: new libraries for commercial reactor fuel designs (MOX & LEU), cross-section interpolation methods,upgraded cross section data, new neutron source spectra methods adopted from the SOURCES code, new gamma ray library, addition of ENDF/B-VIfission yields for 30 fissioning actinides, options to support use of the ANS decay heat standard, and extensive and ongoing validation studies.Methods that allow users to generate their own ORIGEN-ARP libraries using the 1-D and 2-D burnup sequence models in SCALE will also bedemonstrated.

About half the workshop will involve presentation and demonstrations, and the other half hands-on problem sessions. Attendees are strongly encouragedto bring a laptop PC with Windows XP or 2000.

Note: The workshop is limited to 30 attendees.

Workshop Outline:TIME TOPIC8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Introduction to ORIGEN-S analysis capabilities

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Summary of new nuclear data libraries and validation studies

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Overview of ORIGEN-ARP and the Windows user interface

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break and code installation on participant PCs

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. New fuel assembly cross section libraries in SCALE

11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Developing ORIGEN libraries using SCALE 1-D and 2-D assembly models

11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Demonstration using ORIGEN-ARP and data plotting package (hands-on)

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ORIGEN-ARP problem session (hands-on)

DOE Nuclear Criticality Safety Program


DOE Nuclear Criticality Safety Programand

“Endusers Initiatives Workshop”

Friday, November 18, 2005 • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Location: Diplomat Ballroom

Sponsored by the Nuclear Criticality Safety DivisionSupported by the Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)

Purpose:The NCSP is a comprehensive, crosscutting program that integrates the need to maintain the US criticality safety infrastructure with effective supportfor criticality safety programs throughout the DOE complex. This workshop, while not part of the official ANS program, has been arranged throughthe courtesy of the ANS Headquarters staff. The presentations are based on the DOE NCS Program, but because of the global application of the worksupported by the DOE NCSP, feedback is encouraged from anyone interested in the needs of a diverse, well-organized criticality safety program insupport of operations. Extensive audience participation is encouraged and anticipated.

Scope:For this workshop, NCSP solicits input concerning ways to improve the ability of criticality safety practitioners to utilize NCSP products and thus betterprovide criticality safety support at their sites. NCSP seeks answers to the questions: Are the current NCSP products useful? What impediments, if any,limit their usefulness? What additional products would be useful?

At this workshop, the Enduser group will present initiatives and establish working groups for the criticality safety community to address these questions,identify needs, and propose actions to enhance criticality safety programs across the DOE complex.

Initial presentations will be followed by formation of working groups and group participation. Interested criticality safety practitioners are welcometo participate.

Program:1) Enduser Group status and proposed initiatives effort

2) Introduction of proposed initiatives

3) Working group break-outs

4) Summary of working group progress

Contacts:Dr. Jerry N. McKamy (Email: [email protected])

Dr. John S. Pearson (Email: [email protected])

Committee Meetings

31Official Program

NATIONAL COMMITTEESAccreditation Policies & ProceduresSUNDAY, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor # 330

Board of Directors/Professional Division ReportsWEDNESDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Regency Ballroom

Board of DirectorsTHURSDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Regency Ballroom

Book PublishingSUNDAY, 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Congressional A

Bylaws & RulesSUNDAY, 1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.LOCATION: Forum Room

Executive Conference ReviewSUNDAY, 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Capitol Room

FinanceTUESDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Chairman’s Boardroom

Honors & AwardsMONDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #373

InternationalSUNDAY, 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Diplomat Ballroom

Local Sections/WorkshopSUNDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Governor’s Boardroom

Meetings, Proceedings, & TransactionsMONDAY, 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

MembershipSUNDAY, 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #373

National Program Committee (NPC) –ProgramWEDNESDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Palladian Ballroom

National Program Committee (NPC) –Screening & InternationalMONDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Diplomat Ballroom

NEEDSUNDAY, 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #252

NS&E Editorial Advisory BoardSUNDAY, 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.LOCATION: Congressional A

NT Editorial Advisory BoardSUNDAY, 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.LOCATION: Congressional A

Nuclear News Editorial AdvisorySUNDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.LOCATION: Council Room

PlanningSUNDAY, 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

Policies & Procedures/Quality Improvement (PPQI)SUNDAY, 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230

President’s Meeting with Committee ChairsSUNDAY, 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.LOCATION: Diplomat Ballroom

President’s Meeting with Division ChairsSUNDAY, 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Diplomat Ballroom

Professional Development WorkshopTUESDAY, 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

Professional DivisionsTUESDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Empire Ballroom

Professional Engineering ExamSUNDAY, 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Embassy Room

Professional Women in ANSMONDAY, 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

Public InformationSUNDAY, 3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.LOCATION: Calvert Room

Public PolicyWEDNESDAY, 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

Publications SteeringMONDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

Scholarship Policy & CoordinationSUNDAY, 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Forum Room

Student SectionsSUNDAY, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

Technical JournalsSUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.LOCATION: Governor’s Boardroom

SPECIAL COMMITTEESDevelopmentWEDNESDAY, 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #252

Nuclear NonproliferationSUNDAY, 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.LOCATION: Governor’s Boardroom

Power Generation OutreachSUNDAY, 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.LOCATION: Council Room

OTHER COMMITTEESCNFMONDAY, 7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

Eagle Alliance Board of DirectorsSUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.LOCATION: Chairman’s Boardroom

Faculty Advisors RoundtableMONDAY, 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

ICAPP 2006 Planning CommitteeTUESDAY, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

Mathematics & Computation/Reactor Physics/Radiation Protection & ShieldingJoint Benchmark MeetingSUNDAY, 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

NEDHOMONDAY, 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Council Room

Past President’s AdvisoryTUESDAY, 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

PHYSOR - 2006 Planning CommitteeTUESDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

UWC 2006 Planning CommitteeSUNDAY, 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.LOCATION: Council Room

YMG Executive CommitteeSUNDAY, 7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Forum Room

DIVISION COMMITTEESAccelerator ApplicationsEXECUTIVEMONDAY, 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230

PROGRAM/MEMBERSHIPSUNDAY, 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

Aerospace Nuclear Science andTechnologiesCOMMITTEE MEETINGSUNDAY, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

Biology & MedicineCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLESUNDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

COMPUTATIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICSWORKING GROUPSUNDAY, 4:15 P.M. - 5:45 P.M.LOCATION: Forum Room

Decommissioning, Decontamination &ReutilizationCOMMITTEE MEETINGSUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.LOCATION: Senate Room

Education & TrainingALPHA NU SIGMASUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.LOCATION: Embassy Room

NUCLEAR WORKFORCE WORKING GROUPSUNDAY, 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230

EXECUTIVE/MEMBERSHIP/HONORS & AWARDSSUNDAY, 1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

Committee Meetings


PROGRAMSUNDAY, 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230UNIVERSITY/INDUSTRY RELATIONSSUNDAY, 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230

Environmental SciencesEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 10:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor # 330

PROGRAMSUNDAY, 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor # 330

Fusion EnergyEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Congressional B

Fuel Cycle & Waste ManagementEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.LOCATION: Cabinet Room

PROGRAMSUNDAY, 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.LOCATION: Cabinet Room

TECHNICAL OPERATING COMMITTEESUNDAY, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.LOCATION: Cabinet Room

Human FactorsEXECUTIVE/PROGRAMMONDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

Isotopes & RadiationEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #330

JOINT PROGRAM COMMITTEE - I&R & B&MSUNDAY, 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.LOCATION: Capitol Room

Materials Science & TechnologyEXECUTIVEMONDAY, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

Mathematics & ComputationEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.LOCATION: Council Room

PROGRAMSUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.LOCATION: Council Room

Nuclear Criticality SafetyEDUCATION MEETINGSUNDAY, 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

EXECUTIVESUNDAY, 3:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #373

PROGRAMSUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.Location: Parlor #373

Nuclear Installation SafetyEXECUTIVEMONDAY, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

PROGRAMSUNDAY, 7:30 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #373

Operations & PowerEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 3:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Hampton Ballroom

NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION WORKING GROUPTUESDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #373

PROGRAMSUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.LOCATION: Hampton Ballroom

Radiation Protection & ShieldingEXECUTIVEMONDAY, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230

PROGRAMMONDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230

Reactor PhysicsEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #252

GOALS & PLANNINGSUNDAY, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #252


Robotics & Remote SystemsEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

Thermal HydraulicsEXECUTIVESUNDAY, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

HONORS & AWARDSTUESDAY, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230


STANDARDS COMMITTEESANS Standards BoardTUESDAY, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Council Room

ANS-2.15, 2.16, 2.21 & 3.8.10Working GroupsTUESDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #230

ANS-6.1.1 Working GroupMONDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #252

ANS-8.1 Working GroupTUESDAY, 7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #373

ANS-8.21 Working GroupTUESDAY, 7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

THURSDAY, 7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #362

ANS-8.23 Working GroupSATURDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Senate Room

ANS-8.26 Working GroupWEDNESDAY, 7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

ANS-19MONDAY, 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.LOCATION: Parlor #373

ANS-19.6.1 Working GroupTHURSDAY, 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

ANS-19.9SUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.LOCATION: Congressional B

ANS-28WEDNESDAY, 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #330

THURSDAY, 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #330

ANS-51.1/52.1TUESDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Senate Room

ANS-58.2 Working GroupTUESDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #252

Emergency Planning Standards Ad-HocReview MeetingSUNDAY, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.LOCATION: Chairman’s Boardroom

Level 3 PRATUESDAY, 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #273

NFSCMONDAY, 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Edison Electric Institute

NTAGWEDNESDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.LOCATION: Parlor #262

RISCMONDAY, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.LOCATION: Aerospace Center

NOTE:Some afternoon committee meetings will beheld in rooms that follow a technical session.The technical sessions must be allowed tofinish prior to entering the room to beginthe committee meeting.


33Official Program

ANS NUCLEARTECHNOLOGY EXPO

Sunday, November 136:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.(ANS President’s Reception)

Monday, November 1411:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.(Luncheon • Caricaturist • Prizes • Welcome Reception)

Tuesday, November 1510:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.(Concession Lunch • Caricaturist • Prizes)

The ANS Nuclear Technology Expo will be held November 13-15in the Lower Level Exhibit Hall of the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

The Expo will open Sunday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. forthe ANS President’s Reception. Many other special events willtake place in the Hall on Monday and Tuesday. (Some eventsrequire tickets.)

Representatives from leading organizations will be availableto answer your questions about their innovative products andservices. A list of exhibitors follows.

AECL Technologies 302

Alaron Corporation 401

Altran Solutions 115

American Crane & Equipment Corporation 210

American Nuclear Society 508, 509

American Tank & Fabricating Co. 304

AREVA 201, 203

Artemis International 424

Bechtel Power 310, 312

Bigge Power Constructors 318

Black & Veatch 405

Bluegrass Concrete Cutting, Inc. 322

BWX Technologies, Inc. 211

CARAN Precision 507

Central Research Labs 324

ComRent International, LLC 220

Constellation Energy Generation Group 301, 303

Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc. 218

EaglePicher Technologies, LLC 420

EDO Defense Systems 308

EXCEL Services Corporation 411, 413, 415

GE Nuclear Energy 505

IAEA\Brookhaven National Laboratory 217

INL (Idaho National Laboratory) 408

INTEK Technology 402

LND, Inc. 208

Major Tool & Machine, Inc. 421

Mega-Tech Services, Inc. 316

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 502, 503

MHF Logistical Solutions, Inc. 319

NA-YGN 107

National Atomic Museum Foundation 212

Newport News Industrial 215

Nuclear Management Company, LLC 216

Nuclear News/Radwaste Solutions 508, 509

Nuclear Plant Journal 407

Oak Ridge National Laboratory 209

OECD Nuclear Energy Agency 306

PacTec, Inc. 403

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc. 205, 207

Private Fuel Storage, LLC 307

Radiac Environmental Services 423

Stäubli Corporation 320

Thermo Electron, CIDTEC Cameras & Imagers 419

TOSHIBA Corporation 323

Transpire, Inc. 422

University of Missouri 305

U.S. Department of Labor/ESA/EEOICP 506

U.S. Department of Energy 404, 406Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 321

WIENER, Plein & Baus, Ltd. 223



Floor PlanLower Level Exhibit Hall – Omni Shoreham Hotel

We thank the following companies for their generous support of the ANS Expo Special Events:

AECL Technologies(Welcome Reception)

Bechtel Power(Attendee Prizes)

BWX Technologies(Welcome Reception)

EXCEL Services Corporation(Grand Prizes)

GE Nuclear Energy(Welcome Reception)

Jet Propulsion Laboratory(Tuesday Mid-Morning Break and Welcome Reception)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.(Welcome Reception)

Private Fuel Storage LLC(Caricature Artist)

Aare-Tessin Ltd. for Electricity (Atel)AECLAmeren-UEAmerican Electric Power Service Corp.American Tank & FabricatingANATECH CorporationArizona Public Service Co.Assurx, Inc.The Atlantic Group

Battelle Memorial InstituteBechtel Power Corp.Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.BKW FMB Energie Ltd.Black & VeatchBNFL, Inc.Brackett Green U.S.A., Inc.R. Brooks Associates, Inc.Burns & Roe Enterprises, Inc.BWX Technologies, Inc.

Cardinal HealthCentral Research LaboratoriesCogema, Inc.Constellation Energy GroupCP&L and Florida Power-Progress

Energy Companies

Defense Threat Reduction AgencyDetroit Edison CompanyDominion GenerationDominion Nuclear Ct., Inc.DuBose National Energy ServiceDuke Energy Corporation

Eagle-Picher Industries, LLCEderer, Inc. (Subsidiary of PaR Systems, Inc.)Entergy Operations Inc.EPRIEXCEL Services CorporationExelon Nuclear Co.

Federation of Electric Power Companiesof Japan

FENOCFlorida Power & LightFramatome ANP, Inc.

General AtomicsGeoEngineers

Hans Walischmiller GMBH

Indiana Michigan Power Co./D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant

Institute of Nuclear Safety Systems, Inc.

Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AGKinemetrics Inc.Korea Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc.Krsko Nuclear Power Plant

Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryL-3 Communications MAPPS Inc.

Major Tool & Machine, Inc.McCallum-Turner, Inc.Mega-Tech Services, Inc.MHF Logistical Solutions, Inc.

Navarro Research & EngineeringNebraska Public Power DistrictNEINordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AGNuclear Management Co., LLCNuclear Placement Services Inc.

Overly Manufacturing Company

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Pakistan Atomic Energy CommissionPaR Nuclear, Inc.PPL Susquehanna, LLCPrivate Fuel Storage, LLC

Reef Industries, Inc.Rigging InternationalROS, Inc.

SAICSargent & LundySoltec CorporationSouthern California EdisonSouthern Nuclear Operating Co.Stone & Webster Engineering Inc./

The Shaw Group

Technical AssociatesThermo Electron CorporationTXU Electric

University of Missouri – ColumbiaUSEC Inc.

Westinghouse Electric Corp.Wyle Laboratories

ANS Organization Members

About the American Nuclear Society

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is an international, not-for-profit, scientific and educational organization consisting of about 11,000individual members, more than 1,600 organizations, 70 Organization Members, 20 professional divisions/technical groups, 51 U.S.and 9 non-U.S. local sections/affiliated societies, 14 plant branches, and 34 student sections. ANS also maintains about 30 formalagreements for cooperation with international organizations.

The Society’s main objectives are the advancement of engineering and science relating to the atomic nucleus, and to theintegration of the science and management disciplines constituting nuclear science and technology. Other purposes areto encourage research, establish scholarships, disseminate information, inform the general public about nuclear-relatedactivities, conduct meetings at which scientific and technical papers are presented, and cooperate with governmentagencies, educational institutions, and other organizations having similar purposes.

2005 ANS WINTER MEETING

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