The 2021 conference was hosted by NC State University virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Monday AM session
Opportunities and Challenges in Deploying Advanced Capabilities at University Research Reactors (mp4)
- Welcome and Introductory Remarks
- Introduction, RR Fitness Study (all challenge areas), NSUF irradiation capabilities
- Nuclear Energy R&D Gaps and Needs
- DOE-NE Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research FOA and Scientific Infrastructure FOA Overviews
- Role of Research Reactors in Industry Workforce Development Pipelines
- Assisting University Reactors in Regulatory Challenges
- URR Fitness Challenges – Action Plan
- Implementation of a Research & Education Program at the PULSTAR Reactor
- Penn State Radiation Science and Engineering Center Update
- 2021 Status Report Research Reactor Infrastructure Program
- Using The PUR-1 Research Reactor to Explore Quantum Key Distribution For Nuclear I&C Cybersecurity
- Opportunities and Challenges of Designing and Installing a Molten Salt Static Irradiation Fixture
Monday PM session
Advanced Reactors, NPUFs, and Potential Synergies (Slides, mp4)
- Rebuilding the Nuclear Science and Engineering University Infrastructure
- PANEL#1-Industry
- BWX Technologies
- GE Hitachi
- General Atomics
- Kairos Power
- NuScale
- TerraPower
- Terrestrial Energy
- Westinghouse
- X-Energy
- PANEL#2-Research
- Abilene Christian University
- North Carolina State University
- National Reactor Innovation Center
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- PANEL#3-Regulation
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Nuclear Energy Institute
- Idaho National Laboratory
- Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Tuesday AM session
Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Licensing Branch (mp4)
- NRC Day – Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Licensing Branch
Tuesday PM session
Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Licensing Branch (mp4)
- Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch
Wednesday AM session
Operations, Maintenance & Training (mp4)
- NRC Commissioner Wright
- 50.59 Review Process for Digital Upgrades
- Quantifying the Accuracy of TRIGA Mk.I Power Measuring Channels
- ACRR Advanced In-Service Fuel Inspections
- Replacement of Emergency Batteries for the MIT Research Reactor
- AFRRI Reactor Operator Recovery Plan
- High School Intern Program at the Reed Research Reactor
Wednesday PM session
Infrastructure Upgrades & Enhancements (mp4)
- Retractable Sensors for In-Core Service in Material Test Reactors
- Control Systems Upgrades at the Maryland University Training Reactor
- UUTR Modern Reactor Control Console Upgrade
- Nuclear Analysis of the Reed Research Reactor via Python-Scripted Templating of MCNP Code
- NBSR Regulating Control Upgrade
- Virtual Tour of NC State PULSTAR Reactor Facility
Thursday AM session
Fuel, Licensing, & Regulatory Matters (mp4)
- Transformational Challenge Reactor NUREG-1537-based Authorization Observations and Recommendations
- New Reactor Dosimetry Plan at TRIGA Reactor at The Armed Forces Radiobiology Reseach Insitute
- A Lesson in Humility…How NOT to Handle a Fresh Fuel Element
- Lessons Learned from the Fuel Failure Event at the NCNR
- Licensing Challenges of a Modular, Non-power Facility
- TRTR Business Meeting, Awarding of the Tawfik Raby Memorial Scholarship & Closing Remarks