[HTML][HTML] A review of nuclear electric fission space reactor technologies for achieving high-power output and operating with HALEU fuel
Considerable attention is currently directed towards space nuclear reactor systems with
significantly higher power outputs, catering to applications like nuclear electric propulsion …
significantly higher power outputs, catering to applications like nuclear electric propulsion …
Explicit modeling of pebble temperature in the porous-media model for pebble-bed reactors
In this study, a multiscale model has been developed to include an explicit pebble-
temperature model nested in the porous-media model for pebble-bed reactor applications …
temperature model nested in the porous-media model for pebble-bed reactor applications …
Thermal Modeling of an eVinci™-like heat pipe microreactor using OpenFOAM
The simulation of heat pipe microreactors is an active area of research. In this paper, a
thermal analysis of a heat pipe microreactor motivated by the eVinci™ design is performed …
thermal analysis of a heat pipe microreactor motivated by the eVinci™ design is performed …
Multiobjective optimization of nuclear microreactor reactivity control system operation with swarm and evolutionary algorithms
To improve the marketability of novel microreactor designs, there is a need for automated
and optimal control of these reactors. This paper presents a methodology for performing …
and optimal control of these reactors. This paper presents a methodology for performing …
[HTML][HTML] The Future of Microreactors: Technological Advantages, Economic Challenges, and Innovative Licensing Solutions with Blockchain
This study details the unique advantages and challenges associated with microreactors.
Microreactors offer rapid installation and flexible application capabilities, meeting energy …
Microreactors offer rapid installation and flexible application capabilities, meeting energy …
Multiphysics analysis of load following and safety transients for microreactors
The tools developed within the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy's
Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS) program aim at providing …
Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS) program aim at providing …
Passive heat removal in horizontally oriented micro-HTGRs
There are novel, horizontally oriented high-temperature gas-cooled micro-reactor (HTGR)
designs under consideration because of their portability, simplicity, and reliable operation …
designs under consideration because of their portability, simplicity, and reliable operation …
Method for control drum position critical search with Monte Carlo codes
D Price, N Roskoff - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The use of Monte Carlo codes when performing optimization or root-finding routines
can lead to complications due to the statistical uncertainty associated with calculated results …
can lead to complications due to the statistical uncertainty associated with calculated results …
Hybrid Heat Pipe Shutdown Rod as a Novel Concept of Passive Safety System for Microreactor
Ensuring the structural integrity of the monolithic core, which houses critical components
such as heat pipes and fuel rods, is crucial for the safety of a microreactor. This research …
such as heat pipes and fuel rods, is crucial for the safety of a microreactor. This research …
Preliminary Thermal-Hydraulics and Selected Safety Analysis for Holos-Quad Reactor Design
B Hollrah, L Zou, C Filippone - 2022 - osti.gov
This report presents thermal hydraulics and safety analyses of the 10 MWe Holos-Quad
micro-reactor design developed by HolosGen LLC. These analyses were executed under …
micro-reactor design developed by HolosGen LLC. These analyses were executed under …