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  • An experimental study of laminarization induced by acceleration and curvature

    Creator:
    Jackson, R. Brian
    Abstract:
    The Generation IV Very High Temperature Reactor (VHTR) design is being actively studied in various countries for application due to its inherent passive safe design, higher thermal efficiencies, and proposed capability of providing high temperature process heat. The pebble bed core is one of two core designs used in gas...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF R. Brian Jackson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear

  • Scaling analysis for the pebble bed of the very high temperature gas-cooled reactor thermal hydraulic test facility

    Creator:
    Nelson, Benjamin L.
    Abstract:
    The Very High Temperature Reactor (VHTR) has two possible core configurations, a hexagonal prismatic and a pebble bed. It is essential that an experimental facility be built for the validation of computer codes for the safe operation of the VHTR. The scaling of the prismatic core configuration has been analyzed...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Brian G. Woods The Very High Temperature Reactor (VHTR) has two possible core

  • System model of a natural circulation integral test facility

    Creator:
    Galvin, Mark Robert, 1967-
    Abstract:
    The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics (NE/RHP) at Oregon State University (OSU) has been developing an innovative modular reactor plant concept since being initiated with a Department of Energy (DoE) grant in 1999. This concept, the Multi-Application Small Light Water Reactor (MASLWR), is an integral pressurized water...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Facility Abstract approved: Brian G. Woods The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health

  • Development of a Novel MEMS Thermal Sensor Array for Pebble Bed HTGRs

    Creator:
    Hertel, Matthew A.
    Abstract:
    A novel high temperature thermal instrument is proposed, which utilizes a dual-sensing platinum resistor encased in a mono-crystalline alpha-alumina (sapphire) substrate. The instrument is comprised of four platinum trace elements, oriented with 90° rotational symmetry atop a 1120 oriented crystal lattice substrate. All four of these sensors measure temperature directly...
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    Dissertation
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    : ________________________________________________________ Brian G. Woods A novel high temperature thermal instrument is proposed, which utilizes a

  • Nitrogen concentration sensitivity study of the lock exchange phenomenon in the high temperature test facility

    Creator:
    Utberg, John E., Jr
    Abstract:
    The Modular High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (MHTGR) is a graphite moderated reactor that utilizes helium as its coolant. One consideration of importance is how the MHTGR will perform during a Depressurized Conduction Cooldown (DCC) accident, which generally can be divided into three phases: depressurization, air ingress, and natural circulation. After...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Brian G. Woods The Modular High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (MHTGR) is a graphite moderated