NUCLEAR POWER International 2012 - Mega Sessions

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Room: S329

MS I: Major U.S. Nuclear Projects Update
Chair: Keyes Niemer, The Shaw Group
Co-chair: John Ferrara, Director Business Development, Generation mPower LLC

Session Description:
The nuclear power industry in the U.S. has regained momentum with the announcement of two separate
projects receiving combined operating licenses. This panel session will provide an update on all domestic
nuclear projects, including the two new build projects in Georgia and South Carolina; the restart project at Watts Bar; small modular reactor development; and U.S. Dept. of Energy site advancements.

Panelists:
Craig Harwood, Engineer, Fluor
Richard Loverne, Florida Power & Light
Barry Naft, Environment International LLC
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Room: S329

MS II: Keeping Up with Demand: Building the Nuclear Supply Chain
Chair: Clayton Smith, Fluor Nuclear Power
Co-chair: Mary Ann Bunn, Siemens Energy, Inc.

Session Description:
Becoming a qualified supplier for nuclear projects can present challenges. This panel session will focus on all nuclear supply chain issues, such as the steps to become a qualified supplier including testimonials from suppliers who have made the transition to nuclear. This session will also provide experiences from a buyer’s vantage point on the best ways to find and verify suppliers, complete with a workshop for aspiring suppliers.

Modular Construction Applied to a New Nuclear Reactor Build
Speaker: Carl Lockwood, Fluor

Failure Analysis of Expansion Joints in Nuclear Power Generation Applications
Speaker: Sherwin Damdar, Garlock Sealing Technologies
Co-author: Stephen Cramb, Garlock Sealing Technologies

Changing Mindsets - Why Nuclear Suppliers Need to Think Like Manufacturers
Speaker: Kevin Ake, Consolidated Power Supply

Strategic View of the Industry: Where Demand will Come from in the Next 5-10 Years and Findings from the Carolinas Nuclear Cluster

Speaker: Bill Linton, Linton Consulting

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Room S329

MS III: Nuclear Power Strategies in the Post-Fukushima Era
Chair: HanKwon Choi, URS
Co-chairs: Rick Higginbotham, GE; Randy McCarraher, Bechtel Power Corp.

Session Description:
It has been almost two years since the tragic disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. Since, countries around the world have been completing safety checks and safety enhancements at nuclear facilities. This session will provide an update on the Fukushima Daiichi plant and the outcomes for utilities. Speakers will discuss lessons learned for utilities and new initiatives being implemented, such as the Nuclear Energy Institute’s FLEX strategy.

Panelists:
Steve Routh, Bechtel
Jim Chapman, Scientech
Dennis Hennke, GEH
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Room: S329

MS IV: Emerging Nuclear Power Programs Globally
Chair: Edward Kee, NERA Economic Consulting
Co-chair: Randy McCarraher, Bechtel Power Corp.

Session Description:
Expansion of nuclear power continues globally. Countries with existing nuclear programs are now assisting emerging countries develop new energy programs with an emphasis on nuclear power generation. This panel discussion will provide an overview of nuclear program outside the U.S. Speakers will range from various organizations and countries, such as South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and the UK.

Panelists:
Jay Brister, CH2M HILL