SMART reactor core design optimization based on FCM fuel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2020.110970
Abstract: Abstract Fully ceramic microencapsulated (FCM) fuel is originally proposed for replacement in light water reactors (LWRs) to enhance thermal hydraulic performance and reactor safety features. However, reactor core cycle length might be degraded by the… read more here.
Keywords: reactor core; reactor; smart reactor; fcm fuel ... See more keywords
Impact of integral burnable absorbers on SMART reactor behaviour under normal and anomalous operational conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2018.09.005
Abstract: Abstract Burnable poisons are used to safely prolong reactor core cycle time. They are effective alternatives to regulate power peaking factor and to reduce soluble boron concentration. One of common materials employed for this purpose… read more here.
Keywords: integral burnable; reactor behaviour; smart reactor; absorbers smart ... See more keywords