UPDATED PROGRAM (UPDATED JUNE 7, 2002) 2002 ANS ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 9-13, 2002 • HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA • THE WESTIN DIPLOMAT RESORT AND SPA 2-3 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 16-31 TECHNICAL SESSIONS BY DAY 47-49 COMMITTEE MEETINGS 4 MEETING OFFICIALS 32-43 EMBEDDED TOPICAL–ICAPP International Congress on 4-6 ABOUT THE MEETING Advanced Nuclear Power Plants 7-8 SPECIAL EVENTS AND SPOUSE/ GUEST TOURS 44 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP #1 9 TECHNICAL TOURS A Guide to Performing a 10-11 CONDENSED MEETING Commercial Nuclear Due SCHEDULE Diligence 12 TECHNICAL SESSIONS BY DAY 45 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Listing) WORKSHOP #2 Dry Spent Fuel Management - 13 TECHNICAL SESSIONS BY TRACK Lessons Learned - 6th Workshop 14-15 TECHNICAL SESSIONS BY 46 DOE NUCLEAR CRITICALITY DIVISION SAFETY PROGRAM NOTE: This is a PRELIMINARY listing. Times and locations are subject to change. Meeting Highlights From the natural wonders of the blue wave beaches to the thundering thoroughbreds at Gulfstream Park to the exotic Everglades, Greater Fort Lauderdale serves up natural wonders on and off the water. Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s yachting capital MEETING HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY – JUNE 8, 2002 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Teachers’ Workshop 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Professional Divisions Workshop SUNDAY – JUNE 9, 2002 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Professional Development Workshop: “A Guide to Performing a Commercial Nuclear Due Diligence” 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Student Assistant Training Session 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mentoring Program 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ANS President’s Reception MONDAY – JUNE 10, 2002 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Hospitality 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting Plenary Session: “The Revival of the Nuclear Energy Option” 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Spouse/Guest Tour: Villa Vizcaya 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Operations & Power Division Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. DDR and FCWM Divisions Luncheon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting Technical Sessions 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ICAPP Plenary Session: “Near Term Power Plant Deployment–Realities and Myths” 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ICAPP Technical Sessions 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting/ICAPP Joint Plenary Session: “Market Ready Nuclear Power Plants” 6:00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. Dinner Cruise on the “Jungle Queen” 2 2002 ANS ANNUAL MEETING Meeting Highlights TUESDAY – JUNE 11, 2002 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Hospitality 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ANS President’s Session: “Advanced Reactor Programs, Generation IV Roadmap” 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Technical Tour: National Hurricane Center (Miami) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Technical Program Chair’s Special Session: “Breakthrough in Fusion Research” 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting Technical Sessions 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ICAPP Technical Sessions 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m ANS Honors and Awards Luncheon 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spouse/Guest Tour: Airboat Tour of Florida Everglades 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ICAPP Plenary Session: “Plant Economic and Business Challenges” 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting Technical Sessions 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ICAPP Technical Sessions 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ICAPP Plenary Session: “Regulatory Perspectives and Challenges for New Plants” 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Multi-Division Mixer at Rosalia’s Restaurant 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Student Assistants’ Mixer at TGI Fridays Restaurant WEDNESDAY – JUNE 12, 2002 7:30 a.m. - Noon Technical Tour: Pratt Whitney Jet Engine & Rocket Facility 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Hospitality 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ICAPP Plenary Session: “Technology Challenges for Advanced Plants” 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting Technical Sessions 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spouse/Guest Tour: Miami Beach Art Deco District 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ICAPP Technical Sessions 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Nuclear Installations Safety Division Luncheon 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ICAPP Plenary Session: “The Future Depends on Improved Construction and Project Management” 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting Technical Sessions 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ICAPP Technical Sessions 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. ICAPP Plenary Session: “Optimization of the Fuel Cycle” 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ANS Board of Directors/Professional Divisions Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Evening Event - Diplomat Hotel - “Infinity Pool” THURSDAY – JUNE 13, 2002 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Professional Development Workshop: “Dry Spent Fuel Management- Lessons Learned - Workshop #6” 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2002 ANS Annual Meeting Technical Sessions 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ICAPP Technical Sessions FRIDAY – JUNE 14, 2002 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DOE Nuclear Criticality Safety Program “THE REVIVAL OF THE NUCLEAR ENERGY OPTION” 3 Meeting Officials/About the Meeting 2002 ANS ANNUAL MEETING OFFICIALS Dr. Nils J. Diaz J.A. (Art) Stall R. Don Mothena Dr. Samim Anghaie Honorary Chair General Chair Assistant General Chair Technical Program Chair U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Florida Power & Light Company Florida Power & Light Company University of Florida Dr. Travis Knight Dr. Maurice J. Ades Dr. Karen Vierow Lynne Scheiber Assistant Technical Program Chair Assistant Technical Program Chair Assistant Technical Program Chair Assistant to Tecnical Program Chair University of Florida Westinghouse Savanah River Company and Student Program Chair University of Florida Purdue University South Florida due to the striking dual-tower cruisers. Visit the exotic Everglades by airboat design of its main building, which soars 39 or swamp buggy to catch a close glimpse of an "The Revival of stories from the sand and incorporates colors alligator. Visit some of the Greater Fort reflective of the nautical setting. The oceanfront Lauderdale sights and attractions: Museum portion of the resort encompasses the tower, of Science and Industry; Ah-Tak-Thi-Ki the Nuclear which features 1000 luxurious guestrooms. Museum of Seminole Culture; the IGFA Guests will be treated to a variety of options World Fishing Center; the South Florida Energy Option" for dining and gathering with friends. Museum of Natural History, formerly known Outdoors, the resort features two pools: the as the Graves Museum of Archaeology and tropical lagoon pool and the infinity pool with Natural History. impressive waterfalls cascading from a unique, The 2002 Annual Meeting is being held June glass-bottom feature. 9-13, 2002, in Hollywood, Florida. The embedded topical meeting, International The hotel is just 10 minutes away from the Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (ICAPP), is also being held in conjunction Airport; 30 minutes away from the Miami with the 2002 Annual Meeting. International Airport; and 15 minutes away from Port Everglades, the second largest cruise ship port in the United States. ACCOMMODATIONS AND HOTEL INFORMATION The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is the LOCAL ATTRACTIONS location for the 2002 Annual Meeting, where The ocean sets the stage for many activities – all meeting activities, technical sessions and diving, snorkeling, fishing, yachting, wind governance committee meetings will take surfing, jet skiing or just relaxing on one of place. The hotel offers a premier location on the sunny beaches. Tour the waterways by the beach with first-class service and luxury. water taxi and view the mansions, sublime The property has achieved landmark status in sailboats, mega-yachts and enormous motor The Westin Diplomat Hotel 4 2002 ANS ANNUAL MEETING About the Meeting Just 30 minutes away, Miami offers a multitude of activities. Visit boutiques, various restaurants AIRPORT INFORMATION and chic cafes. Enjoy the Art Deco architecture of South Beach. Take a glass-bottom boat ride. Visit the Fairchild Tropical Garden; Miami FORT LAUDERDALE/ Metro Zoo, Monkey Jungle, Parrot Jungle and HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT Gardens; and the Miami Seaquarium. Enjoy the AIRPORT CODE – FLL nightlife at one of Miami’s trendy nightclubs or stop in the National for Cuban music PHONE NUMBER: 954/359-6100 reminiscent of old Havana nights. FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD SPOUSE/GUEST HOSPITALITY The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport Conference Room # 307 of the hotel is open is located approximately 20 minutes from 8:00-10:00 a.m., Monday, June 10th and 13 miles from the hotel. through Wednesday, June 12th. Continental breakfast will be served each morning. FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL: MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Spouse/Guest registration is required for admittance to the hospitality room. I-95 South to Hollywood Blvd. Go east The Miami International Airport is on Hollywood Blvd. to South Ocean located approximately 30 minutes (AIA) and make a right, the entrance to and 22 miles from the hotel. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL: NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE WORKSHOPS on the left side of the road. 112 East to I-95 North to Hollywood IS SEPARATE FROM, AND IN ADDITION TO, THE MEETING REGISTRATION FEE. USE THE Blvd. Take Hollywood Blvd. exit and go ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM INCLUDED IN east to South Ocean (AIA) and make a THIS PROGRAM TO REGISTER FOR THE WORK- MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT right, the entrance to the Westin SHOPS.