NRIC Tech Talk – STAND Tool
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:00 – 11:00 AM MST
If you have interest in a follow-up tutorial small session, please email emily.nichols@inl.gov by Feb. 4.
Join us to learn more about the Siting Tool for Advanced Nuclear Development (STAND), a user-friendly decision tool that supports current and emerging advanced nuclear companies in locating potential host communities. STAND’s expansive data sets go beyond traditional proximity and safety siting data to also include socioeconomic data at the community level, which will help your team facilitate and accelerate the siting process.
To request access to the STAND tool, click the link below. The authorization process may take up to 48 hours.
Once you’ve been granted access, click on the link below to use STAND tool.
Presenters
Matthew Bucknor
Matthew Bucknor is a principal nuclear safety/risk analyst with the Nuclear Science and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory. He has expertise in leading and performing advanced reactor safety and risk assessments for the Department of Energy and in collaboration with industry partners. His areas of technical expertise include advanced reactor safety analysis, probabilistic risk assessments, component reliability evaluations, mechanistic source term evaluations, and advanced reactor modeling and simulation. Matthew Bucknor holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering, and a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Ohio State University.
Gabrielle Hoelzle
Gabrielle Hoelzle is a senior technical project manager and former lead data scientist at the Fastest Path to Zero Initiative (FPTZ) at the University of Michigan’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. She led the development of a series of web applications supporting the rapid and equitable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in the U.S. and internationally.
Randy Belles
Randy Belles is a senior reactor safety and licensing analyst at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He previously worked for Florida Power and Light at the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant where he held an SRO license. Mr. Belles is recognized for his background in reactor operations, his understanding of multiple advanced reactor systems, and his knowledge of reactor siting criteria.
Michael Samsa
Michael Samsa is a decision analysis associate with the Decision and Infrastructure Systems Division at Argonne National Laboratory. He is an accomplished systems professional specializing in the development and application of decision support systems and risk management strategies for public and private sector clients. He has experience counseling organizations in areas as diverse as aviation security and nuclear waste to improve their risk management and decision making in highly dynamic and uncertain environments.
Past Events & Webinars
Tech Talk: STAND Tool - January 26, 2022
Watch this webinar recording and learn more about the Siting Tool for Advanced Nuclear Development (STAND), a user-friendly decision tool that supports current and emerging advanced nuclear companies in locating potential host communities. STAND’s expansive data sets go beyond traditional proximity and safety siting data to also include socioeconomic data at the community level, which will help your team facilitate and accelerate the siting process.
Tech Talk: Enveloping Advanced Reactors to Streamline Environmental Analysis - August 12th, 2021
The NRIC Plant Parameter Envelope uses a bounding approach to efficiently analyze environmental impacts of reactor siting, construction, and operation. PNNL’s team developed parameters for the reactor plant and site, encompassing a wide array of potential designs and footprints. Learn more by watching this webinar recording.
Tech Talk: Construction Activities with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission webinar - July 6, 2021
This webinar built on NRIC’s previous Tech Talks with NRC experts. In this session, presenters explained differences between a Limited Work Authorization (LWA) versus “pre-construction” activities, and the process for obtaining an LWA as part of a Combined License Application or Early Site Permit.
Tech Talk: Pre-application Process with the NRC webinar -May 26, 2021
This webinar focused on topical reports, meetings, audits, and white papers for the pre-application process with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Adrian Muñiz, licensing project manager in the Division of Advanced Reactor and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) presented.
Tech Talk: Environmental Reviews with the NRC webinar - April 20, 2021
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What Inspires Us: an Interactive Webinar on Nuclear Narratives - March 23, 2021
Inspiring others to understand the benefits of nuclear energy involves more than just laying out the facts. Thoughtful and personal storytelling bridges gaps between inspired individuals early in their careers and those who are unfamiliar with the field. Telling our personal stories and motivations for working in nuclear creates common ground. Human stories are our strongest tools when speaking to the public.
Tech Talk: Digital Engineering - February 16, 2021
Learn how this valuable tool can effectively and efficiently accelerate highly complex projects like advanced nuclear energy technologies.
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What Inspires Us: Advanced Reactor Demonstrations - Jan. 7, 2021
This 90-minute webinar, “What Inspires Us: Advanced Reactor Demonstrations,” is moderated by Ashley Finan, director of the National Reactor Innovation Center. It features Chris Levesque, president and chief executive officer of TerraPower, and Clay Sell, chief executive officer of X-energy. During this webinar they talk about their advanced reactor designs, which were awarded federal assistance under the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Opening remarks are offered by Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson.
What Inspires Us - Sept 29, 2020
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