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  • Feasibility study on a soluble boron-free small modular reactor

    Creator:
    Mart, Justin R.
    Abstract:
    The elimination of soluble boron creates several advantages for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) operation. Most of these advantages are realized through significant core simplification (removal of pipes, pumping, and purification systems), the removal of the corrosive effects of soluble boron, and from improved safety effects. However, removing soluble boron creates...
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    advanced control rod algorithm is thus recognized as a viable strategy for boron-free operation for SMRs

  • Characterization of fission product transport in a gen. IV gas-cooled fast reactor plant utilizing vented fuel

    Creator:
    Deason, Wesley
    Abstract:
    Fission product transport in a Gen. IV Gas-Cooled Fast Reactor Plant utilizing vented fuel has been characterized using analytical and computational methods. The goal was to increase current understanding of fission product transport in helium-cooled GFRs using vented fuel and to provide a toolset for determining issues which may arise...
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    contained 232 fuel pins, with the center region containing a guide tube for control rod insertion. Fuel

  • Irradiation Capsule Development for Composite Fuels for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion

    Creator:
    Thody, Austin
    Abstract:
    Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR) designs have received renewed interest due to their superior thermal efficiencies and a rehabilitated desire for space exploration. This has resulted in improved NTR fuel designs that have unique properties that require investigation and testing in order to be more safely designed and operated. Oak Ridge...
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    and a renewed desire for space exploration. This has resulted in improved NTR fuel designs that have