This paper reviews the work done to understand cavitation damage. The paper covers the
theoretical formulation of cavitation bubble collapse and the estimate of bubble collapse …

This paper reviews the smallness, modularity and reactor-design aspects of emerging small
modular reactors (SMRs). It is shown that small (whether in physical size or power level) …

Small modular reactors (SMRs; ie, nuclear reactors that produce< 300 MWelec each) have
garnered attention because of claims of inherent safety features and reduced cost. However …

The lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR) features a fast neutron spectrum, high temperature
operation, and cooling by molten lead or lead–bismuth eutectic (LBE), low-pressure …

The FAST group at the Paul Scherrer Institut has been developing a code system for reactor
analysis for many years. For transient analysis, this code system is currently based on a …

This paper presents numerical and experimental investigations on laser melting of SS grade
316L powder on top of AISI 316L substrate using a pulsed Nd: YAG laser. The objectives of …

The goals of achieving net-zero CO 2 emissions and bolstering energy security have
increased the interest in nuclear power in recent years. Existing nuclear reactors are …

The adoption of Th fuel in fast reactors is being reconsidered due to the potential favorable
impact on actinide waste management and resource availability. A closed Th cycle leads to …

Lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) are considered one of the most promising technologies to
meet the requirements introduced for advanced nuclear systems. LFRs have higher neutron …

In nuclear sodium fast reactors, bundles of rods are tightly packed into a triangular lattice,
enclosed in a hexagonal duct, and each pin is spirally wrapped with a thin wire. Flow …