ASME Nuclear Technical Seminars
Blueprint for the Nuclear Renaissance
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SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN ATLANTA, the 1st ASME Nuclear Technical Seminars program was attended by over 150 professionals in the nuclear industry with representation from utilities, government, technology providers and contractors.

Click on links below for post-event information:

• Attendance Roster
• Plenary Presentations from: ASME, NEI, NRC, Sargent & Lundy, and South Texas Project
• Picture Gallery

• TVA Plant Tour - photos

HEAR WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY:

"This seminar helped fill in a number of gaps in my own personal knowledge regarding PRA and licensing that would have taken months to do on my own."
- Phillip Mills, Engineer, Idaho National Lab

"Excellent event filled with good discussions with industry experts. I made some valuable industry contacts."
- Rick Ricciuti, Atomic Energy Canada

"An excellent overview of challenges faced from a design perspective; valuable interaction with industry peers. This is an excellent event and in my opinion, there is a need (internationally) for this kind of event."
- Dr. Pieter H. Pretorius, Technical Manager, Empetus Corp, South Africa

"This seminar is a good fundamental tutorial that should be the foundation of several daughter seminars that are yet to come."
- Pascal Hayes, Structural Supervisor, Engineering, Fluor Enterprises

"An excellent seminar for experienced nuclear personnel and beginners that stimulates the thought process for the nuclear renaissance. I enjoyed every minute."
- Don Nelson, Construction Engineer, Fluor Corporation

"This seminar provided background in areas I am not familiar with, which has allowed me to expand."
- Keith Barber, Senior Engineer, Westinghouse

"Excellent source for information about nuclear power plant construction in a concise meeting."
- Keith Trivelpiece, Contractor

"A well presented program with diverse expert instructors."
- William Mowbray, QA/QC Manager, JJ white Inc.

"Two days well spent!"
- Andrew Binsley, Director, Product Strategy, Oracle

"Overall, the presentations were informative and interesting. I will likely attend this seminar again."
- Kevin Honath, Engineer, Westinghouse

"This seminar provided a valuable overview of topics in design, construction, and licensing of NPPs, for early career engineers."
- Shaun Smith, Senior Engineer, Systems & Equipment Engineering, Westinghouse

"This seminar provided a breadth of information about the re-emergence of nuclear power plant construction in the U.S."
- Annemarie Appleton, VP Manufacturing, Alloy Stainless Products

"This seminar provided an overview of implementing certified plant designs and opportunity to interface with nuclear peers and experts."
- Al Roderick, President, Roderick Engineering Services

"A good first step! Thank you for organizing this seminar. I look forward to attending the follow-ups."
- Arkady Sardarian, Sr. Project Manager, Worley Parsons

"The body of knowledge was excellent (all in one place!)"
- Bill Dixon, Engineer, ABB

"Great seminar which I would highly recommend to both new and experienced engineers in the nuclear field."
- Russell Wells, Advisory Engineer, AREVA