The decommissioning of nuclear power plants (NPPs) is rapidly increasing because NPPs
are not only no longer profitable in many cases but are also being decommissioned due to a …

The early-stage corrosion behavior of the newly fabricated Al-based Gd 2 O 3–W
composites was investigated in the boron-lithium water at 40° C to simulate the environment …

To overcome the disadvantages of commercial neutron absorbers used for spent-fuel
storage, novel Al-based Gd 2 O 3–W composites were designed by calculating the neutron …

In this study, novel Al-based Gd 2 O 3 metal matrix composites were designed and
synthesized using powder metallurgy to overcome the shortcomings of common neutron …

Passive cooling system (PCS) with heat pipes is an important device in the spent fuel pool
(SFP) to remove the decay heat away, and guarantee the inherent safety of nuclear plant. In …

In the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, a great concern has been raised
about enhancing the inherent safety of a spent fuel pool (SFP). A passive cooling system …

Dry storage containers must be secured and reliable during long-term storage, and the effect
of decay heat released from the internal spent fuel on the cask has become an important …

Both units of the Chinshan plant have been approved for decommissioning. However, fuel
assemblies cannot be discharged from the reactor core because the spent fuel pool (SFP) is …

The Maanshan plant is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2025. Taiwan Power Company,
the owner of the plant, plans to apply exemption from the emergency plan (EP) while the …

Thermal stratification is a common phenomenon observed in various systems, including
bathtubs, lakes, and pools in nuclear facilities. It is considered system-dependent; thus, its …