Accident Tolerant Materials For Light Water Reactor Fuels

Author : Raul B. Rebak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128175033

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Accident Tolerant Materials for Light Water Reactor Fuels by Raul B. Rebak Pdf

Accident Tolerant Materials for Light Water Reactor Fuels provides a description of what an accident tolerant fuel is and the benefits and detriments of each concept. The book begins with an introduction to nuclear power as a renewable energy source and the current materials being utilized in light water reactors. It then moves on to discuss the recent advancements being made in accident tolerant fuels, reviewing the specific materials, their fabrication and implementation, environmental resistance, irradiation behavior, and licensing requirements. The book concludes with a look to the future of new power generation technologies. It is written for scientists and engineers working in the nuclear power industry and is the first comprehensive work on this topic. Introduces the fundamental description of accident tolerant fuel, including fabrication and implementation Describes both the benefits and detriments of the various Accident Tolerant Fuel concepts Includes information on the process of materials selection with a discussion of how and why specific materials were chosen, as well as why others failed

Author : Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9264308342

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State-of-the-Art Report on Light Water Reactor Accident-Tolerant Fuels by Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

As part of a broader spectrum of collaborative activities underpinning nuclear materials research, the Nuclear Energy Agency is supporting worldwide efforts towards the development of advanced materials, including fuels for partitioning and transmutation purposes and accident-tolerant fuels (ATFs). This state-of-the-art report on ATFs results from the collective work of experts from 35 institutions in 14 NEA member countries, alongside invited technical experts from the People's Republic of China. It represents a shared and consensual position, based on expert judgment, concerning the scientific and technological knowledge related to ATFs. The report reviews available information on the most promising fuels and cladding concepts in terms of properties, experimental data and modelling results, as well as ongoing research and development activities. It also includes a description of illustrative accident scenarios that may be adopted to assess the potential performance enhancement of ATFs relative to the current standard fuel systems in accident conditions, a definition of the technology readiness levels applicable to ATFs, a survey of available modelling and simulation tools (fuel performance and severe accident analysis codes), and the experimental facilities available to support the development of ATF concepts. The information included in this report will be useful for national programmes and industrial stakeholders as an input to setting priorities, and helping them to choose the most appropriate technology based on their specific strategy, business case and deployment schedules.

Author : Pasquale Cavaliere
Publisher : Springer
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319671833

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Cold-Spray Coatings by Pasquale Cavaliere Pdf

This book combines the contributions of experts in the field to describe the behavior of various materials, micromechanisms involved during processing, and the optimization of cold-spray technology. It spans production, characterization, and applications including wear resistance, fatigue, life improvement, thermal barriers, crack repair, and biological applications. Cold spray is an innovative coating technology based on the kinetic energy gained by particles sprayed at very high pressures. While the technique was developed in the 1990s, industrial and scientific interest in this technology has grown vastly in the last ten years. Recently, many interesting applications have been associated with cold-sprayed coatings, including wear resistance, fatigue life improvement, thermal barriers, biological applications, and crack repair. However, many fundamental aspects require clarification and description.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201109202

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Light Water Reactor Fuel Enrichment Beyond the Five Per Cent Limit: Perspectives and Challenges by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

The limitation of 235U enrichment is a current concern among IAEA Member States. In response, work has been undertaken to provide a platform to facilitate a comprehensive review of the current status, prospects and challenges associated with the use of fuels having enrichments higher than 5 % 235U in light water reactors. This publication is the outcome of two technical meetings and compiles the results and conclusions in terms of benefits to be obtained from the use of high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel, with due consideration of safety issues that arise from its use. It details technological options and corresponding issues regarding fuel and core design, safety analysis and assessments relevant to manufacturing, handling, transportation, storage, irradiation, and performance in normal and accident conditions.

Author : U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Light water reactors
ISBN : UOM:39015095146836

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Technical Report on Densification of Light Water Reactor Fuels by U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Pdf

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201141203

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Analysis of Options and Experimental Examination of Fuels for Water Cooled Reactors with Increased Accident Tolerance (Actof) by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

There is high interest in new fuel types with increased accident tolerance. These range from using an oxidation resistant coating on zirconium based cladding to alternate fuel and cladding materials. These new fuels/claddings under development must be licensed before being deployed industrially and therefore research is being undertaken to assess their behaviour in various conditions. This publication arises from an IAEA coordinated research project (CRP) dealing with the acquisition of data through experiments on new fuel types and cladding materials and the development of modelling capacity to predict the behaviour of the components and the integral performance of accident tolerant fuel designs under normal and transient conditions. Demonstrations of improvements under severe accident conditions were documented. Several coated cladding materials were produced, tested, characterized and analysed in round robin tests carried out within the CRP. For improvement and validation of fuel performance codes, several benchmarks were organized to compare and analyse predictions of the extended codes. The findings and conclusions of the CRP are summarized in this publication.

Author : Robert Martin,Cesare Frepoli
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813275676

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Design-basis Accident Analysis Methods For Light-water Nuclear Power Plants by Robert Martin,Cesare Frepoli Pdf

This book captures the principles of safety evaluation as practiced in the regulated light-water reactor nuclear industry, as established and stabilized over the last 30 years. It is expected to serve both the current industry and those planning for the future. The work's coverage of the subject matter is the broadest to date, including not only the common topics of modeling and simulation, but also methods supporting the basis for the underlying assumptions, the extension to radiological safety, what to expect in a licensing review, historical perspectives and the implication for new designs.This text is an essential resource for practitioners and students, on the current best-practices in nuclear power plant safety and their basis. Contributors of this work are subject matter experts in their specialties, much of which was nurtured and inspired by Prof. Larry Hochreiter, a prominent nuclear safety pioneer.Related Link(s)

Author : IAEA.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 920424920X

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ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS AND EXPERIMENTAL EXAMINATION OF FUELS FOR WATER COOLED REACTORS WITH... INCREASED ACCIDENT TOLERANCE (ACTOF). by IAEA. Pdf

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015054413383

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Nuclear Fuel Safety Criteria by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

Presents brief descriptions of 20 fuel-related safety criteria along with both the rationale for having such criteria and possible new design and operational issues which could have an effect on them.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA Tecdoc Series No. 1797
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201052162

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Accident Tolerant Fuel Concepts for Light Water Reactors by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Provides a record of a Technical Meeting on Accident Tolerant Fuel Concepts for Light Water Reactors, held at Oak Ridge National Laboratories in 2014, to consider the early stages of research and development into accident tolerant fuel.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015061028505

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Status of Advanced Light Water Reactor Designs 2004 by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

The report is intended to be a source of reference information for interested organizations and individuals, among them decision makers of countries considering implementation of nuclear power programmes. Further, the report is addressed to government officials with an appropriate technical background and to research institutes of countries with existing nuclear programmes that wish to be informed on the global status in order to plan their nuclear power programmes including both research and development efforts and means for meeting future energy needs. The report is also intended to provide the public with unbiased information on nuclear power.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Energy Engineering Board,Committee on Future Nuclear Power Development
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1992-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309043953

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Nuclear Power by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Energy Engineering Board,Committee on Future Nuclear Power Development Pdf

The construction of nuclear power plants in the United States is stopping, as regulators, reactor manufacturers, and operators sort out a host of technical and institutional problems. This volume summarizes the status of nuclear power, analyzes the obstacles to resumption of construction of nuclear plants, and describes and evaluates the technological alternatives for safer, more economical reactors. Topics covered include: Institutional issues-including regulatory practices at the federal and state levels, the growing trends toward greater competition in the generation of electricity, and nuclear and nonnuclear generation options. Critical evaluation of advanced reactors-covering attributes such as cost, construction time, safety, development status, and fuel cycles. Finally, three alternative federal research and development programs are presented.

Author : B. Pershagen,M. Bowen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483286747

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Light Water Reactor Safety by B. Pershagen,M. Bowen Pdf

This book describes the principles and practices of reactor safety as applied to the design, regulation and operation of light water reactors, combining a historical approach with an up-to-date account of the safety, technology and operating experience of both pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors. The introductory chapters set out the basic facts upon which the safety of light water reactors depend. The central section is devoted to the methods and results of safety analysis. The accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl are reviewed and their implications for light water reactor safety are discussed. The concluding chapters examine selected safety issues and their resolution, and highlight results of reactor safety research. The book is amply illustrated, with numerous cross references and a comprehensive index.

Author : Pascal Yvon
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081009123

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Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors by Pascal Yvon Pdf

Operating at a high level of fuel efficiency, safety, proliferation-resistance, sustainability and cost, generation IV nuclear reactors promise enhanced features to an energy resource which is already seen as an outstanding source of reliable base load power. The performance and reliability of materials when subjected to the higher neutron doses and extremely corrosive higher temperature environments that will be found in generation IV nuclear reactors are essential areas of study, as key considerations for the successful development of generation IV reactors are suitable structural materials for both in-core and out-of-core applications. Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors explores the current state-of-the art in these areas. Part One reviews the materials, requirements and challenges in generation IV systems. Part Two presents the core materials with chapters on irradiation resistant austenitic steels, ODS/FM steels and refractory metals amongst others. Part Three looks at out-of-core materials. Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors is an essential reference text for professional scientists, engineers and postgraduate researchers involved in the development of generation IV nuclear reactors. Introduces the higher neutron doses and extremely corrosive higher temperature environments that will be found in generation IV nuclear reactors and implications for structural materials Contains chapters on the key core and out-of-core materials, from steels to advanced micro-laminates Written by an expert in that particular area

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9201080204

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Modelling of Fuel Behaviour in Design Basis Accidents and Design Extension Conditions by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

This publication is the result of an IAEA technical meeting and reports on Member States' capabilities in modelling, predicting and improving their understanding of the behaviour of nuclear fuel under accident conditions. The main results and outcomes of a coordinated research project (CRP) on this topic are also presented.