Feasibility study of nanomaterials synthesis at MNSR research reactor through design and construction of a gamma irradiation cell

M Bagherzadeh, MHC Dastjerdi, J Mokhtari - Nuclear Engineering and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Herein, a gamma irradiation cell consisting of a borated polyethylene (BPE) cylinder with a
cadmium inner wall was designed and constructed at Isfahan miniature neutron source …

Design and simulation of neutron radiography system for an aqueous homogeneous solution reactor

B Jandaghian, J Mokhtari, MHC Dastjerdi - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
AHR reactors are known for the production of radiopharmaceuticals. The ARGUS reactor is
one of the most famous of these reactors, which has been designed originally for …

Design of an in-tank thermal neutron beam for PGNAA application at Isfahan MNSR

M Vatani, M Hassanvand, J Mokhtari… - Nuclear Engineering and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Calculations have been done in order to achieve a thermal neutron beam for Prompt
Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) applications using Miniature Neutron Source …

Design and optimization of the new LEU MNSR for neutron radiography using thermal column to upgrade thermal flux

J Mokhtari, F Faghihi, J Khorsandi - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
In this article, the preliminary feasibility of using the new miniature neutron source reactor
(MNSR) with unique thermal column (TC), as a neutron source for neutron radiography …

Application of artificial neural network for prediction of operational performance of MNSR

EJ Tabas, J Mokhtari, Y Abbassi - Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of models for predicting reactor performance has significance for staff
training, research, and education. The present study talks about how to use an artificial …

Characterization of neutronic parameters and radiation shielding design for an aqueous homogeneous reactor

B Jandaghian, MHC Dastjerdi, J Mokhtari - Nuclear Engineering and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this research, an aqueous homogeneous reactor is simulated and its neutronic
parameters are investigated. Due to the negative reactivity caused by temperature change …

Development of a fast thermal-hydraulic model to simulate heat and fluid flow in MNSR

Y Abbassi, SM Mirvakili, J Mokhtari - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Extending a reliable and fast thermal–hydraulic model is the first stage in developing a micro-
simulator for a miniature neutron research reactor (MNSR) with training and educational …

Adoption of a fast dynamic model to simulate transient operations of MNSR

Y Abbassi, J Mokhtari, SM Mirvakili… - Nuclear Engineering and …, 2024 - Elsevier
After developing a thermal–hydraulic model, it should be coupled to a point kinetic model to
completely simulate transient behavior of a miniature neutron research reactor (MNSR). In …

Neutronic feasibility study of using a multipurpose MNSR for BNCT, NR, and NAA

J Mokhtari, F Faghihi, MHC Dastjerdi… - Applied Radiation and …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, the conceptual design of a multipurpose research reactor for boron neutron
capture therapy (BNCT), neutron radiography (NR) and neutron activation analysis (NAA) …

A neutron radiography beamline relying on the Isfahan Miniature Neutron Source Reactor

MHC Dastjerdi, J Mokhtari, A Asgari… - Nuclear Instruments and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Concerning to the costs of the establishment of new research reactors and their waste
issues, the world's quest is to expand the capabilities of existing research reactors and to …