This paper will demonstrate the potential of modern design for additive manufacturing by
using computational fluid dynamics with design optimization. The Transformational …

Recent advances in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel research have captured the
global spotlight, as modern operating contexts demand innovative responses to …

The Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR)(tcr. ornl. gov) program aims to advance the
technology readiness of additive manufacturing (AM) for nuclear power applications …

Additive manufacturing (AM) methods are currently being explored for applications in
nuclear reactors to make advanced reactors more efficient, safe, and reliable. The …

Abstract The Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR) is a helium-cooled, yttrium-hydride-
moderated reactor that was designed for the US Department of Energy Office of Nuclear …

The fundamental mission of the Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR) is to harness
advances in manufacturing, materials, and computational sciences to enable advanced …

The Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR) is a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor
design that uses additively manufactured fuel elements. TCR fuel elements have walls made …

The Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR) program is demonstrating an agile
development approach to advanced nuclear reactor design, which has traditionally utilized a …