Publications
Showing 17 results for Author: Adam M. Smith
Jul, 2026
ORNL Report
Nuclear Security Risks for HALEU Fuels
There is growing interest in high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for use in advanced nuclear reactors as a high-energy fuel source. The primary objectives of this report are to identify the security risks that directly result from HALEU and to identify the gaps and challenges it presents from a theft and sabotage perspective. This study focuses on HALEU security risks…
May, 2026
ORNL Report
Insider Threat Mitigation for Advanced Reactors: Deterrence, Detection, and Denial
Insider threat mitigation strategies historically used for large light water reactor (LLWR) applications will need to be adapted for advanced reactors. Significant differences in the size, operational strategies, staffing levels, and siting of advanced reactors are likely to create security gaps that require new approaches to address insider threats. This report reviews ho…
Mar, 2026
Conference Paper
Integrating Safety, Security, and Nuclear Operations for Advanced Reactors
The traditional separation between safety, security, and operations teams has created significant barriers to achieving optimal outcomes. When security considerations are introduced late in the design process, they often conflict with already-established architectural, operational, or engineering parameters. Retrofitting security measures can lead to increased costs, sched…
Mar, 2026
Conference Paper
SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF MOLTEN SALT REACTOR FRESH FUEL SALT
Mar, 2026
ORNL Report
Molten Salt Reactor Salt Management, Reprocessing, and Fission Product Removal
Oct, 2025
ORNL Report
Enabling 2S Design by Analysis Through Integrated Modeling and Simulation
This study presents the implementation of the integrated modeling and simulation framework using the Argonne National Laboratory’s Advanced Burner Test Reactor.
Sep, 2025
ORNL Report
Enhanced Site Security Management: Integrating Safety, Security, and Operations
This initiative aims to advance the safe, secure, and efficient global deployment of advanced reactor technologies by leveraging innovative, process-driven methodologies. The approach emphasizes the integration of safety, security, and operations at the site level, ensuring a cohesive framework that enhances risk mitigation, cost efficiency, and reactor design optimization…