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  • A CFD Analysis of a Single Channel in the Mars Hopper Engine

    Creator:
    Koll, Christopher J.
    Abstract:
    The Mars Hopper is an alternative extraterrestrial vehicle for the collection of samples from the Martian surface. This thesis studied the engine of the Mars Hopper to assess the validity of the current planned launch cycle according to current parameters. To do this, the engine was simplified to an average...
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    Masters Thesis
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    J. Koll for the degree of Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering presented on August 28, 2017

  • Capabilities of Detecting Medical Isotope Facilities through Radioxenon Sampling

    Creator:
    MacDougall, Matthew R.
    Abstract:
    Medical Isotopes are a necessity in modern medicine for cancer treatments and medical imaging. In order to ensure that the needs and demands are met for the medical procedures, facilities are put in place to produce these isotopes. There are over 25 different isotopes of interest being produced by more...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Andrew C. Klein Medical Isotopes are a necessity in modern medicine for cancer treatments

  • Probabilistic risk assessment of a vented fuel system utilized in a generation IV gas-cooled fast reactor nuclear power plant

    Creator:
    Lenhof, Renae
    Abstract:
    A limited scope Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) of a vented nuclear fuel system for a Generation IV Gas-Cooled Fast Reactor Plant was performed. The goal of the study was to better understand the safety and licensing implications of vented fuel technology. A Level 1 PRA was performed to determine the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Andrew C. Klein A limited scope Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) of a vented

  • 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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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Andrew C. Klein Nuclear

  • Preliminary framework for the run-ahead predictive simulation software (RAPSS)

    Creator:
    Makinson, Kevin A.
    Abstract:
    The Run-Ahead Predictive Simulation Software (RAPSS) is an architecture designed for faster-than-real-time decision support for operators of complex networks. To enable further development of the RAPSS methodology, the necessary proof of principle is illustrated in two applications: decision support for shift technical advisors in nuclear power plant control rooms (RAPSS-STA),...
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    Dissertation
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    approved: ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew C. Klein

  • Fission Gas Bubble Behavior in Uranium Carbide

    Creator:
    Matthews, Christopher
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    The need for cheap reliable energy, while simultaneously avoiding uranium supply constraints makes uranium carbide (UC) fueled Gas Fast Reactors offer an attractive nuclear reactor design. In order to qualify the fuel, an enhanced understanding of the behavior of uranium carbide during operation is paramount. Due to a reduced re-solution...
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    Dissertation
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    : Fission Gas Bubble Behavior in Uranium Carbide Abstract approved: Andrew C. Klein The need for cheap

  • Design of a Radioisotope Powered Cubesat

    Creator:
    McConnell, Brice David
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    Miniature satellites called cubesats have been gaining increasing popularity in both academic and private spaceflight ventures. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has recently been accepting design proposals for a cubesat mission to Europa, where solar and battery power would be inadequate power sources. In this thesis, a radioisotope powered cubesat was...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Andrew Klein Miniature satellites called cubesats have been gaining increasing popularity in

  • Top-down scaling analysis of the integral reactor vessel test facility

    Creator:
    Graves, Joshua D.
    Abstract:
    Oregon State University has conducted research in collaboration with TerraPower, LLC, to perform a top-down scaling analysis of an integrated test facility. The goal of this facility is to simulate transient and quasi-steady phenomena at a reduced scale, including steady-state operation, pump coastdown, natural circulation, reactor head heat transfer, and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Integral Reactor Vessel Test Facility Abstract approved: Andrew C. Klein Oregon State University has

  • Proof of Concept of the use of Advanced Computational Accident Scenario Modeling for Safety Margin Economic Evaluation

    Creator:
    Riley, Thomas H.
    Abstract:
    The goal of this project was to pave the way for more data-driven decision making when considering safety within Nuclear Engineering by proving the concept of new and innovative accident scenario modeling techniques for the analysis of the economics of nuclear safety margins. To do this, a simple, if extremely...
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    Dissertation
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    : Andrew C. Klein The goal of this project was to pave the way for more data-driven decision making when

  • Proof of concept of the use of RAVEN and RELAP5-3D for risk informed safety margin characterization

    Creator:
    Riley, Thomas H.
    Abstract:
    This project was a proof of concept of the use of the RAVEN software, a tool developed for the Risk Informed Safety Margin Characterization (RISMC) approach, with RELAP5-3D. This novel approach combines older probabilistic and mechanistic approaches to look at how and why the complex systems of a nuclear power...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Andrew C. Klein This project was a proof of concept of the use of the RAVEN software, a tool