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Editorial: Novel nuclear reactors and research reactors
Frontiers in Energy ResearchShichang Liu +4 more
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Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023 Current approaches to validate multi-physics coupling mainly rely upon experimental data from the operation of the current reactor fleet. These data allow global experimental validation based on Light Water Reactor (LWR) macroscopic physical parameters ...
Claire Vaglio-Gaudard +7 more
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Gamma-ray Spectroscopy in Low-Power Nuclear Research Reactors
Journal of Nuclear EngineeringGamma-ray spectroscopy is an effective technique for radioactive material characterization, routine inventory verification, nuclear safeguards, health physics, and source search scenarios.
Oskari V. Pakari +8 more
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REACTOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS TO SUSTAIN HIGH FLUX ISOTOPE REACTOR LEADERSHIP INTO THE FUTURE* [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2021 The mission of the Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the undertaking of high-impact research into the structure and properties of materials across the spectrum of biology ...
Chandler D., Betzler B. R., Cook D. H.
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Outcomes of the “steady-state crisis” experiment in the MIR reactor channel [PDF]
Nuclear Energy and Technology, 2019 To license nuclear fuel for nuclear power plants, data on the behavior of fuel elements (FE) under design-basis accidents are required. These data are obtained during tests of fuel assemblies (FA) and single fuel elements in research reactor channels ...
Aleksandr V. Alekseev +4 more
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Measurement of the spent fuel rod cladding temperature during the in-pile testing at 500–900°C [PDF]
Nuclear Energy and Technology, 2018 This paper deals with the problem of measuring the VVER-1000 burnup fuel cladding temperature in a 500–900°C range in the process of experiments in a channel of the MIR research reactor to obtain data on the fuel element behavior under the influence of ...
Oleg I. Dreganov +3 more
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Regulation of the temperature in the ampoule channel with natural circulation of coolant [PDF]
Nuclear Energy and Technology, 2018 It has been shown by calculations that it is possible to extend considerably the capabilities for control of temperature conditions in an ampoule channel with natural coolant circulation, using the proposed hydraulic circuit layout, on samples during ...
Tatiana Osipova +2 more
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CONCEPTUAL FUEL ELEMENT DESIGN CANDIDATES FOR CONVERSION OF HIGH FLUX ISOTOPE REACTOR WITH LOW-ENRICHED URANIUM SILICIDE DISPERSION FUEL* [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2021 Engineering design studies are underway to assess the feasibility of converting the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) to operate with low-enriched uranium silicide dispersion (LEU3Si2-Al) fuel. These studies are supported by the U.S.
Chandler D. +4 more
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INVAP′s Research Reactor Designs [PDF]
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations, 2010 INVAP, an Argentine company founded more than three decades ago, is today recognized as one of the leaders within the research reactor industry. INVAP has participated in several projects covering a wide range of facilities, designed in accordance with the requirements of our different clients.
Villarino, Eduardo, Doval, Alicia
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The Concept of the Heat Removal System of a High-Flux Research Reactor
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations, 2022 Achieving high neutron fluxes in research pressurized water reactors is directly related to the intensity of the coolant flow through the core and the pressure in it, which provides an increased saturation temperature and a margin to critical heat flux ...
Vitaly Uzikov +2 more
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