Modeling the motion of fuel particles in a fluidized bed
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121424
Abstract: A semiempirical model for the mixing of fuel particles in a fluidized bed is presented and validated against experimental data from the literature regarding lateral fuel mixing. The model of fuel particle mixing categorizes the… read more here.
Keywords: fuel particles; fluidized bed; motion fuel; fuel ... See more keywords
Development of a two-regime heat conduction model for TRISO-based nuclear fuels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2019.04.004
Abstract: Abstract Several advanced nuclear reactors use Tristructural-isotropic (TRISO) fuel particles randomly distributed in a matrix to allow for aggressive operating conditions. Since those fuels are composites with randomly distributed fuel particles in a matrix, suitable… read more here.
Keywords: fuel particles; heat; fuel; model ... See more keywords
Silicon carbide grain boundary distributions, irradiation conditions, and silver retention in irradiated AGR-1 TRISO fuel particles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2017.11.048
Abstract: Abstract Distributions of silicon carbide grain boundary types (random high angle, low angle, and coincident site lattice-related boundaries), were compared in irradiated tristructural isotropic-coated fuel particles from the Advanced Gas Reactor-1 experiment exhibiting high (>80%)… read more here.
Keywords: grain boundary; silicon carbide; carbide grain; fuel particles ... See more keywords
Pressure buildup analysis of TRISO-coated fuel particles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2021.111279
Abstract: Abstract The pressure buildup in the buffer layer of TRISO fuel particles is one of the most important factors influencing the mechanical behavior of the fuel. The pressure inside the particles is a driving force… read more here.
Keywords: fuel particles; pressure buildup; fuel; triso ... See more keywords
High-temperature deformation and processing maps of Zr-4 metal matrix with dispersed coated surrogate nuclear fuel particles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rinp.2018.04.025
Abstract: Abstract High-temperature compression deformation of a Zr-4 metal matrix with dispersed coated surrogate nuclear fuel particles was investigated at 750 °C–950 °C with a strain rate of 0.01–1.0 s−1 and height reduction of 20%. Scanning electron microscopy was… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; high temperature; deformation; fuel particles ... See more keywords