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Fourth International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology, Volume 2

Materials and Components

Ceramic Composites for Near Term Reactor Application

Lance L. Snead, Yutai Katoh, William E. Windes, Robert J. Shinavski, Timothy D. Burchell

HTR 2008; 1-10https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58050

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View Articletitled, Ceramic Composites for Near Term Reactor Application

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Topics: ASTM International , Carbon composites , Carbon fibers , Ceramic composites , Composite materials , Fibers , Gas cooled reactors , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties

RAPHAEL: Achievements Within the VHTR Materials and Components Programmes

Derek Buckthorpe, Eric Breuil

HTR 2008; 11-28https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58122

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View Articletitled, RAPHAEL: Achievements Within the VHTR Materials and Components Programmes

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Topics: Very high temperature reactors , Alloys , Bearings , Circuits , Corrosion , Engineering standards , Graphite , High temperature , Industrial research , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

IHX Design and Development for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant

Scott R. Penfield, Jr., Renee Greyvenstein, Phillip L. Rittenhouse, James Nash

HTR 2008; 29-34https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58130

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View Articletitled, IHX Design and Development for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant

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Topics: Design , Nuclear power stations , Heat exchangers , Technology development , Conceptual design , Corrosion , Creep , Fatigue , Heat , Heat transfer

State of the Art of Helium Heat Exchanger Development for Future HTR-Projects

Markus Esch, Bernd Ju¨rgens, Antonio Hurtado, Dietrich Knoche, Wolfgang Tietsch

HTR 2008; 35-42https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58146

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View Articletitled, State of the Art of Helium Heat Exchanger Development for Future HTR-Projects

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Helium , Boilers , Design , Cycles , Heat , In-service inspection , Manufacturing , Nuclear power , Steam

Development of Materials for a High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor in Korea

Ji Yeon Park, Dae Whan Kim, Dong Jin Kim, Eoun Sun Kim, Hong Pyo Kim, Sung Ho Kim, Weon-Ju Kim, Woo Gon Kim, Woo Seog Ryu, Young Do Kim

HTR 2008; 43-47https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58149

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View Articletitled, Development of Materials for a High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor in Korea

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Topics: Gas cooled reactors , High temperature , Very high temperature reactors , Alloys , Ceramic fibers , Composite materials , Databases , Design , Ducts , Governments

Corrosion Issues of HTR Structural Metallic Materials

Celine Cabet, Fabien Rouillard, Gouenou Girardin, Martine Blat

HTR 2008; 49-56https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58152

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View Articletitled, Corrosion Issues of HTR Structural Metallic Materials

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Topics: Corrosion , Alloys , Helium , Carbon , High temperature , Carburization , Methane , Decarburization , Graphite , Oxidation

Simulation of Performance of Centrifugal Circulators With Vaneless Diffuser for GCR Applications

N. Tauveron

HTR 2008; 57-68https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58166

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Performance of Centrifugal Circulators With Vaneless Diffuser for GCR Applications

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Topics: Simulation , Vaneless diffusers , Compressors , Helium , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics) , Aircraft , Computer simulation , Cycles , Design

Condition Monitoring of High Temperature Components With Sub-Sized Samples

Wolfgang Hoffelner, Manuel Pouchon, Maria Samaras, Annick Froideval, Jiachao Chen

HTR 2008; 69-74https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58195

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View Articletitled, Condition Monitoring of High Temperature Components With Sub-Sized Samples

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Topics: Condition monitoring , High temperature , Damage assessment , Mechanical properties , Compression , Damage , Dislocations , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electron microscopes , Focused ion beams

High Temperature Behavior of Candidate VHTR Heat Exchanger Alloys

Richard Wright, Joel Simpson, Alan Wertsching, W. David Swank

HTR 2008; 75-79https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58200

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View Articletitled, High Temperature Behavior of Candidate VHTR Heat Exchanger Alloys

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Topics: Alloys , Heat exchangers , High temperature , Very high temperature reactors , Carbon , Chemistry , Creep , Helium , Mechanical properties , Nickel

Preliminary Development of a Unified Viscoplastic Constitutive Model for Alloy 617 With Special Reference to Long Term Creep Behavior

T.-L. Sham, Kevin P. Walker

HTR 2008; 81-89https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58215

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View Articletitled, Preliminary Development of a Unified Viscoplastic Constitutive Model for Alloy 617 With Special Reference to Long Term Creep Behavior

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Topics: Alloys , Constitutive equations , Creep , Stress , Modeling , Temperature , Yield stress , Building materials , Deformation , Design

Effect of Oxygen Potential on Crack Growth in Alloys for Advanced Energy Systems

Julian K. Benz, J. H. Kim, Ronald G. Ballinger

HTR 2008; 91-96https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58269

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View Articletitled, Effect of Oxygen Potential on Crack Growth in Alloys for Advanced Energy Systems

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Fracture (Materials) , Indium alloys , Oxygen , Fatigue , Pressure , Probes , Stress

Creep Effects on Design Below the Temperature Limits of ASME Section III Subsection NB

T.-L. Sham, Robert I. Jetter, Daniel R. Eno

HTR 2008; 97-105https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58281

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View Articletitled, Creep Effects on Design Below the Temperature Limits of ASME Section III Subsection NB

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Topics: Creep , Design , Temperature , Stress , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Construction , Damage , Failure mechanisms , High temperature , Steel

High-Temperature Properties of Nuclear Graphite

Tracy L. Albers, Lionel Batty, David M. Kaschak

HTR 2008; 107-108https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58284

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View Articletitled, High-Temperature Properties of Nuclear Graphite

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Topics: Graphite , High temperature , Nuclear reactors , Temperature , Tensile strength , Thermal conductivity , Thermal expansion , Young's modulus

Safety and Licensing

Relicensing Fort St. Vrain: How the HTGR Design Basis Was Rediscovered

J. K. August, J. J. Hunter

HTR 2008; 109-125https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58030

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View Articletitled, Relicensing Fort St. Vrain: How the HTGR Design Basis Was Rediscovered

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Topics: Design , Fortification , Very high temperature reactors , Fuels , Light water reactors , High temperature , Uranium

Reliability and Integrity Management Program for PBMR Helium Pressure Boundary Components

Karl N. Fleming, John Fletcher, Neil Broom, Ron Gamble, Steve Gosselin

HTR 2008; 127-133https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58036

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View Articletitled, Reliability and Integrity Management Program for PBMR Helium Pressure Boundary Components

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Topics: Helium , Pressure , Reliability , Design , Leakage , Mechanical engineers , Nondestructive evaluation , Power stations , Testing , Very high temperature reactors

Evaluation of Design, Leak Monitoring, and NDE Strategies to Assure PBMR Helium Pressure Boundary Reliability

Karl N. Fleming, Kobus Smit

HTR 2008; 135-142https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58037

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Design, Leak Monitoring, and NDE Strategies to Assure PBMR Helium Pressure Boundary Reliability

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Topics: Design , Helium , Leakage , Nondestructive evaluation , Pressure , Reliability , Pipes , Rupture , Damage , Leak-before-break

Development of an ASME PRA Standard for Non-LWRs

Karl N. Fleming, Lemmer Lusse, Bob Budnitz, Nathan Siu, Grant Tinsley

HTR 2008; 143-146https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58038

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View Articletitled, Development of an ASME PRA Standard for Non-LWRs

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Topics: Light water reactors , Design , Construction , Licensing , Risk management

PBMR Confinement Analysis During Helium Pressure Boundary Breaks

Joan Fontanet, Luis E. Herranz, Alastair Ramlakan, Lolan Naicker

HTR 2008; 147-155https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58051

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View Articletitled, PBMR Confinement Analysis During Helium Pressure Boundary Breaks

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Topics: Helium , Pressure , Aerosols , Accidents , Flow (Dynamics) , Dust , Filters , Nuclear fission , Simulation , Thermal hydraulics

Regulatory Viewpoint on Innovative VHTR Development in Korea

Hun-Joo Lee, Sang-Kyu Ahn, Kju-Myeng Oh, Chang-Ju Lee

HTR 2008; 157-165https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58058

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View Articletitled, Regulatory Viewpoint on Innovative VHTR Development in Korea

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Topics: Very high temperature reactors , Licensing , Safety , Design , Light water reactors , Nuclear power stations , Risk , Defense industry , Nuclear power , Probabilistic risk assessment

Air Ingress and Corrosion Potential for PBMR Direct Cycle

Walter Schmitz, Albert Koster

HTR 2008; 167-174https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58150

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View Articletitled, Air Ingress and Corrosion Potential for PBMR Direct Cycle

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Topics: Corrosion , Cycles , Pipes , Design , Fuels , Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Graphite , Helium , Nitrogen

Fission Product Release From HTGR Fuel Under Core Heatup Accident Conditions

Karl Verfondern, Heinz Nabielek

HTR 2008; 175-184https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58160

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View Articletitled, Fission Product Release From HTGR Fuel Under Core Heatup Accident Conditions

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Topics: Accidents , Fuels , Nuclear fission , Very high temperature reactors , Heating , Computers , Databases , Diffusion (Physics) , Manufacturing , Modeling

South African Licensing Framework for the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor

P. Bester, T. Hill

HTR 2008; 185-191https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58185

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View Articletitled, South African Licensing Framework for the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor

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Topics: Licensing , Safety , Design , Computers , Defense industry , Nuclear fuels , Radiation (Physics) , Regulations , Risk

South African Safety Assessment Framework for the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor

Jean Joubert, Norbert Kohtz, Ian Coe

HTR 2008; 193-203https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58192

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View Articletitled, South African Safety Assessment Framework for the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor

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Topics: Safety , Licensing , Design , Fuels , Construction , Graphite , Nuclear fission , Resolution (Optics) , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics)

Public Acceptance of HTGR Technology

Ryan Hannink, Reiner Kuhr, Tony Morris

HTR 2008; 205-212https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58218

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View Articletitled, Public Acceptance of HTGR Technology

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Topics: Very high temperature reactors , Safety , Performance characterization , Emissions , Governments , Internet , Natural gas , Nuclear environmental management , Nuclear industry , Nuclear power

Effect of Helium Injection on Natural Circulation Onset Time in a Simulated Pebble Bed Reactor

Joseph P. Yurko, Katrina M. Sorensen, Andrew Kadak, Xing L. Yan

HTR 2008; 213-222https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58230

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View Articletitled, Effect of Helium Injection on Natural Circulation Onset Time in a Simulated Pebble Bed Reactor

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Topics: Helium , Accidents , Computational fluid dynamics , Coolants , Design , High temperature , Very high temperature reactors , Construction , Copper , Diffusion (Physics)

Characteristics of the 250MW Pebble-Bed Modular High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor in Depressurized Loss of Coolant Accidents

Yanhua Zhengy, Lei Shi

HTR 2008; 223-231https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58299

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View Articletitled, Characteristics of the 250MW Pebble-Bed Modular High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor in Depressurized Loss of Coolant Accidents

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Topics: Accidents , Coolants , Fuels , Heat , Temperature , Very high temperature reactors

Sensitivity Study on Depressurized LOFC Accidents With a Failure of the RCCS in a Modular Gas-Cooled Reactor

Sang Jun Ha, Seyun Kim, Nam-Il Tak, Hong Sik Lim

HTR 2008; 233-240https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58307

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View Articletitled, Sensitivity Study on Depressurized LOFC Accidents With a Failure of the RCCS in a Modular Gas-Cooled Reactor

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Topics: Accidents , Failure , Gas cooled reactors , Insulation , Temperature , Reactor vessels , Cavity walls , Concretes , Heat , Heat transfer

Meeting the Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis Needs for Advanced Gas Reactor Systems

Richard R. Schultz

HTR 2008; 241-253https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58317

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View Articletitled, Meeting the Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis Needs for Advanced Gas Reactor Systems

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Topics: Nuclear reactors , Computational fluid dynamics , Systems analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Transients (Dynamics) , Accidents , Boundary-value problems , Fluids , Modeling , Computer software

A Novel Buoyantly-Driven Shutdown Rod Design for Passive Reactivity Control of the PB-AHTR

E. D. Blandford, P. F. Peterson

HTR 2008; 255-263https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58318

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View Articletitled, A Novel Buoyantly-Driven Shutdown Rod Design for Passive Reactivity Control of the PB-AHTR

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Topics: Design , Coolants , Control systems , Heat capacity , Helium , High temperature , Power density , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics)

A Safety Re-Evaluation of the AVR Pebble Bed Reactor Operation and Its Consequences for Future HTR Concepts

Rainer Moormann

HTR 2008; 265-274https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58336

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View Articletitled, A Safety Re-Evaluation of the AVR Pebble Bed Reactor Operation and Its Consequences for Future HTR Concepts

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Topics: Safety , Temperature , Contamination , Fuels , Nuclear fission , Accidents , Circuits , Design , Dust , Containment

Economics

Value-Creating Investment Strategies to Manage Risk From Structural Market Uncertainties: Switching and Compound Options in (V)HTR Technologies

Ulrike La¨uferts, Charlotte Halbe, Aliki van Heek

HTR 2008; 275-285https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58157

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View Articletitled, Value-Creating Investment Strategies to Manage Risk From Structural Market Uncertainties: Switching and Compound Options in (V)HTR Technologies

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Topics: Risk , Uncertainty , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrogen , Switches , Decision making , Heat , High temperature , Hydrogen production

PBMR Desalination Options: An Economic Study

Riaan de Bruyn, Ryan Hannink, Reiner Kuhr, Jan P. Van Ravenswaay, Nick Zervos, Kishna Bhagat

HTR 2008; 287-292https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58212

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View Articletitled, PBMR Desalination Options: An Economic Study

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Combined heat and power , Compression , Compressors , Design , Economics , Energy generation , Fluids , Generators , Graphite

A Methodology to Examine the Long-Term Energy, Environmental and Economic Benefits of Advanced Nuclear Technologies

Vatsal Bhatt, Paul Friley, John Lee, Ann Reisman

HTR 2008; 293-301https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58251

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View Articletitled, A Methodology to Examine the Long-Term Energy, Environmental and Economic Benefits of Advanced Nuclear Technologies

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Topics: Carbon , Climate change , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Public policy , Transparency , Uncertainty , Warfare

Experimental Programs and Benchmarking

Rotor Scale Model Tests for Power Conversion Unit of GT-MHR

C. B. Baxi, N. G. Kodochigov, S. E. Belov, M. N. Borovkov

HTR 2008; 303-310https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58015

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View Articletitled, Rotor Scale Model Tests for Power Conversion Unit of GT-MHR

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Topics: Energy conversion , Rotors , Bearings , Turbomachinery , Generators , Helium , Suspension systems , Circuits , Compressors , Coolants

Idaho National Laboratory Experimental Program to Measure the Flow Phenomena in a Scaled Model of a Prismatic Gas-Cooled Reactor Lower Plenum for Validation of CFD Codes

Hugh M. McIlroy, Jr., Donald M. McEligot, Robert J. Pink

HTR 2008; 311-318https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58043

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View Articletitled, Idaho National Laboratory Experimental Program to Measure the Flow Phenomena in a Scaled Model of a Prismatic Gas-Cooled Reactor Lower Plenum for Validation of CFD Codes

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas cooled reactors , Design , Jets , Refractive index , Cross-flow , Ducts , Fluids , Helium

Flow Visualization of Pebble Bed HTGR

Jae-Young Lee, Sa-Ya Lee

HTR 2008; 319-322https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58063

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View Articletitled, Flow Visualization of Pebble Bed HTGR

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Topics: Flow visualization , Very high temperature reactors , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , Particulate matter , Computational methods , Flow measurement , High temperature , Reynolds number

The Feasibility Study of AGR 7-Position Fuel Testing Assembly in NEFT Position

Gray S. Chang, Blaine Grover, John T. Maki, Misti A. Lillo

HTR 2008; 323-328https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58098

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View Articletitled, The Feasibility Study of AGR 7-Position Fuel Testing Assembly in NEFT Position

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Topics: Fuels , Manufacturing , Testing , Neutrons , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Power density , Water , Cycles , Graphite

Results of Neutronic Benchmark Analysis for a High Temperature Reactor of the GT-MHR Type

Viktor F. Boyarinov, Vladimir I. Bryzgalov, Vladimir D. Davidenko, Peter A. Fomichenko, Evgeny S. Glushkov, Evgeny A. Gomin, Mikhail I. Gurevich, Nikolay G. Kodochigov, Elena V. Marova, Elena F. Mitenkova, Nikolay V. Novikov, Sergey L. Osipov, Yury P. Sukharev, Viktor F. Tsibulsky, Mikhail S. Yudkevich

HTR 2008; 329-335https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58107

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View Articletitled, Results of Neutronic Benchmark Analysis for a High Temperature Reactor of the GT-MHR Type

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Topics: Design , Fuels , Glass jars , High temperature , Manufacturing , Uncertainty , Very high temperature reactors

RAPHAEL-FT & Generation IV PYCASSO-I Irradiation

Sander de Groot, Virginie Basini, Pierre Guillermier, Klaas Bakker, Kazuhiro Sawa, Young-Woo Lee, Jean-Michel Escleine, Marc Perez, Shohei Ueta, Bong-Goo Kim

HTR 2008; 337-346https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58127

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View Articletitled, RAPHAEL-FT & Generation IV PYCASSO-I Irradiation

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Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Coatings , Manufacturing , Fuels , Particulate matter , Corrosion , Creep , Design , Dimensions , Electrical conductivity

HTR Pebble Fuel Burnup Experimental Benchmark

Aliki van Heek, Florence Charpin, Steven van der Marck, Jorrit Wolters, Christos Trakas, Luis Aguiar, Eleonora Bomboni, Nicola Cerullo, Guglielmo Lomonaco, Daniel Freis, Jan Frybort

HTR 2008; 347-353https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58134

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View Articletitled, HTR Pebble Fuel Burnup Experimental Benchmark

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Topics: Fuels , Gamma ray spectrometry , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Fillers (Materials) , Instrumentation , Ion exchange chromatography , Mass spectrometry , Modeling , Nuclear fission , Temperature

Neutronic Characterization of the SAFARI-1 Material Testing Reactor

B. M. Makgopa, M. Belal, W. J. Strydom

HTR 2008; 355-361https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58155

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View Articletitled, Neutronic Characterization of the SAFARI-1 Material Testing Reactor

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Topics: Flux (Metallurgy) , Fuels , Heating , Heavy metals , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Isotopes , Materials testing , Neutron flux , Neutrons , Photons

Corrosion Issues of HTR Structural Metallic Materials

Celine Cabet, Brigitte Duprey, Gouenou Girardin, Annie Page`s, Martine Blat

HTR 2008; 363-371https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58164

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View Articletitled, Corrosion Issues of HTR Structural Metallic Materials

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Topics: Corrosion , Alloys , Helium , Carburization , Decarburization , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature , Oxidation , Temperature , Chemistry

Benchmark Efforts to Support Studies of Advanced VHTRs

David E. Ames, II, Pavel V. Tsvetkov

HTR 2008; 373-380https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58206

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View Articletitled, Benchmark Efforts to Support Studies of Advanced VHTRs

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Topics: Very high temperature reactors , Fuels , High temperature , Accounting , Chaos , Electric power generation , Hydrogen production , Light water reactors , Nuclear power stations , Particulate matter

HTGR Component Test Facility (CTF) Feasibility Study for NGNP

Jan P. van Ravenswaay, Jacques Holtzhausen, Jaco van der Merwe, Kobus Olivier, Riaan du Bruyn, Andries Haasbroek, Marius Fox

HTR 2008; 381-390https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58214

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View Articletitled, HTGR Component Test Facility (CTF) Feasibility Study for NGNP

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Topics: Test facilities , Very high temperature reactors , Design , Combined heat and power , Heat , Heat transfer , High temperature , Testing , Boilers , Coolants

MELCOR Code Validation on HE-FUS3 Loop

Laurent Sallus, Walter Van Hove

HTR 2008; 391-404https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58258

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View Articletitled, MELCOR Code Validation on HE-FUS3 Loop

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Topics: Accidents , Compressors , Design , Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Helium , High temperature , Pipes

The Preliminary Analysis of the Loss of Primary Coolant Flow Test in the HTTR

Shigeaki Nakagawa, Kuniyoshi Takamatsu, Minoru Goto, Tetsuaki Takeda, Yasuyuki Nakao

HTR 2008; 405-412https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58282

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View Articletitled, The Preliminary Analysis of the Loss of Primary Coolant Flow Test in the HTTR

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Topics: Coolants , Flow (Dynamics) , Safety , Very high temperature reactors , Accidents , Fuels , Generation IV reactors , High temperature , Licensing , Rods

Measurements of Flow Modification by Particle Deposition Inside a Packed Bed Using Time-Resolved PIV

Elvis E. Dominguez-Ontiveros, Carlos Estrada-Perez, Yassin A. Hassan

HTR 2008; 413-419https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58330

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View Articletitled, Measurements of Flow Modification by Particle Deposition Inside a Packed Bed Using Time-Resolved PIV

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Fuels , Heat transfer , Energy transformation , Fluids , Nuclear power , Porous materials , Refractive index , Temperature

Experimental Study of Jet Flow Impingement Within a Rod Bundle Using PIV Technique

Noushin Amini, Yassin A. Hassan

HTR 2008; 421-426https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58331

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Jet Flow Impingement Within a Rod Bundle Using PIV Technique

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Topics: Fuel rods , Jets , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Refractive index , Reynolds number , Stress , Turbulence , Vorticity , Water

Industrial Process Heat Applications

The Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) as a Source of High Quality Process Heat for Sustainable Oil Sands Expansion

Antony Morris, Reiner Kuhr, James McKinnell

HTR 2008; 427-433https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58216

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View Articletitled, The Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) as a Source of High Quality Process Heat for Sustainable Oil Sands Expansion

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Topics: Heat , Oil sands , Sustainability , Asphalt , Bituminous materials , Pitch (Bituminous material) , Hydrogen , Natural gas , Safety , Steam

A New Impetus for Developing Industrial Process Heat Applications of HTR in Europe

Dominique Hittner, Sander de Groot, Gerard Griffay, Pascal Yvon, Ludwik Pienkowski, Jacques Ruer, Carmen Angulo, Gaetano Iaquaniello

HTR 2008; 435-443https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58259

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View Articletitled, A New Impetus for Developing Industrial Process Heat Applications of HTR in Europe

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Topics: Heat , Design , Licensing , Nuclear power , Electric power generation , Nuclear industry , Operating temperature

Application to Production of Hydrogen

Corrosion of the Materials in Sulfuric Acid

Hong Pyo Kim, Dong-Jin Kim, Hyuk Chul Kwon, Ji Yeon Park, Yong Wan Kim

HTR 2008; 445-453https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58007

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View Articletitled, Corrosion of the Materials in Sulfuric Acid

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Topics: Corrosion , Hydrogen production , Alloys , Boiling , Corrosion resistance , Carbon dioxide , Film thickness , Heat , High temperature , Sulfur

Design and Cost of the Sulfuric Acid Decomposition Reactor for the Sulfur Based Hydrogen Processes

Tzu-Yu Hu, Sarah M. Connolly, Edward J. Lahoda, Willem Kriel

HTR 2008; 455-458https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58009

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View Articletitled, Design and Cost of the Sulfuric Acid Decomposition Reactor for the Sulfur Based Hydrogen Processes

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Topics: Design , Hydrogen , Sulfur , Engineering design , High temperature , Low temperature , Metals , Steel , Trucks

Development of a Dynamic Simulation Code for a VHTR-Aided SI Process

Youngjoon Shin, Jiwoon Chang, Jihwan Kim, Kiyoung Lee, Wonjae Lee, Jonghwa Chang

HTR 2008; 459-463https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58011

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View Articletitled, Development of a Dynamic Simulation Code for a VHTR-Aided SI Process

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Topics: Simulation , Very high temperature reactors , Computers , Energy budget (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Hydrogen production , Reliability , Steady state , Sulfur

Proposed Concept Design for the High Temperature Sulphuric Acid Decomposition Reactor Applicable to the Hybrid Sulphur (HyS) Process

M. D. Coetzee, P. W. E. Blom

HTR 2008; 465-472https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58022

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View Articletitled, Proposed Concept Design for the High Temperature Sulphuric Acid Decomposition Reactor Applicable to the Hybrid Sulphur (HyS) Process

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Topics: Design , High temperature , Hydrogen , Sulfur

Non-Catalytic Plasma-Arc Reforming of Natural Gas With Carbon Dioxide as the Oxidizing Agent for the Production of Synthesis Gas or Hydrogen

Gert W. Basson, P. W. E. Blom

HTR 2008; 473-479https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58023

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View Articletitled, Non-Catalytic Plasma-Arc Reforming of Natural Gas With Carbon Dioxide as the Oxidizing Agent for the Production of Synthesis Gas or Hydrogen

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Electric arcs , Hydrogen , Natural gas , Syngas

Demonstration of Nuclear Hydrogen Production Utilizing the Japan’s HTTR: Control Scheme Evaluation of the HTTR-IS Nuclear Hydrogen Production System

Hiroyuki Sato, Nariaki Sakaba, Naoki Sano, Hirofumi Ohashi, Yukio Tachibana, Kazuhiko Kunitomi

HTR 2008; 481-490https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58044

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View Articletitled, Demonstration of Nuclear Hydrogen Production Utilizing the Japan’s HTTR: Control Scheme Evaluation of the HTTR-IS Nuclear Hydrogen Production System

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Cooling systems , Fault diagnosis , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Helium , Hydrogen , Nuclear reactors , Simulation results , Thermal shock

Electrolysis of the CuCl/HCl Aqueous System for the Production of Nuclear Hydrogen

Lorne Stolberg, Hugh A. Boniface, Stacey McMahon, Sam Suppiah, Sandra York

HTR 2008; 491-495https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58084

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View Articletitled, Electrolysis of the CuCl/HCl Aqueous System for the Production of Nuclear Hydrogen

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Topics: Electrolysis , Hydrogen , Cycles , Temperature , Copper , Electrochemical reactions , Heat , Water , Anodes , Chemical reactions

Idaho National Laboratory Experimental Research in High Temperature Electrolysis for Hydrogen and Syngas Production

Carl M. Stoots, James E. O’Brien, J. Stephen Herring, Keith G. Condie, Joseph J. Hartvigsen

HTR 2008; 497-508https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58086

Abstract

View Articletitled, Idaho National Laboratory Experimental Research in High Temperature Electrolysis for Hydrogen and Syngas Production

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Topics: High temperature steam , Hydrogen , Syngas , Testing , Steam , Carbon dioxide , Collaboration , Feedstock , Gas chromatography , Heat

Research and Development on Hydrogen Production by Thermochemical Water-Splitting IS Process

Atsuhiko Terada, Jin Iwatsuki, Hirokaki Takegami, Shinji Kubo, Nariaki Sakaba, Kaoru Onuki

HTR 2008; 509-516https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58088

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View Articletitled, Research and Development on Hydrogen Production by Thermochemical Water-Splitting IS Process

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Industrial research , Water , Hydrogen , Glass , High temperature , Very high temperature reactors , Automatic control , Chemical processes , Conceptual design

Maintaining a Technology-Neutral Approach to Hydrogen Production Process Development Through Conceptual Design of the Next Generation Nuclear Plant

Michael W. Patterson, Charles V. Park

HTR 2008; 517-526https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58191

Abstract

View Articletitled, Maintaining a Technology-Neutral Approach to Hydrogen Production Process Development Through Conceptual Design of the Next Generation Nuclear Plant

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Topics: Conceptual design , Hydrogen production , Nuclear power stations , Hydrogen , Very high temperature reactors , Design , Construction , Testing , Energy policy , Licensing

Development of a Sulfur Dioxide Depolarized Electrolyzer for Hydrogen Production Using the Hybrid Sulfur Thermochemical Process

William A. Summers, John L. Steimke, David T. Hobbs, Hector R. Colon-Mercado, Maximilian B. Gorensek

HTR 2008; 527-529https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58196

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Sulfur Dioxide Depolarized Electrolyzer for Hydrogen Production Using the Hybrid Sulfur Thermochemical Process

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Sulfur , Hydrogen , Cycles , Design , Heat , Nuclear reactors , Performance characterization , Rivers

An Efficient Hybrid Sulfur Process Using PEM Electrolysis With a Bayonet Decomposition Reactor

Maximilian B. Gorensek, William A. Summers, Edward J. Lahoda, Charles O. Bolthrunis, Renee Greyvenstein

HTR 2008; 531-532https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58207

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Efficient Hybrid Sulfur Process Using PEM Electrolysis With a Bayonet Decomposition Reactor

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Topics: Electrolysis , Proton exchange membranes , Sulfur , Heat , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Nuclear reactors , Water

Safety Related Physical Phenomena for Coupled High-Temperature Reactors and Hydrogen Production Facilities

C. W. Forsberg, M. Gorensek, S. Herring, P. Pickard

HTR 2008; 533-540https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58223

Abstract

View Articletitled, Safety Related Physical Phenomena for Coupled High-Temperature Reactors and Hydrogen Production Facilities

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Topics: High temperature , Hydrogen production , Safety , Heat , Nuclear power stations , Oxygen , Accidents , Gases , Hydrogen , Carbon

An Integrated Laboratory-Scale Experiment on the Sulfur-Iodine Thermochemical Cycle for Hydrogen Production

Robert Moore, Ed Parma, Ben Russ, Wendi Sweet, Max Helie, Nicolas Pons, Paul Pickard

HTR 2008; 541-549https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58225

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Integrated Laboratory-Scale Experiment on the Sulfur-Iodine Thermochemical Cycle for Hydrogen Production

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Topics: Cycles , Hydrogen production , Sulfur , Hydrogen , Water , High temperature , Manufacturing , Nuclear energy research , Pressure , Temperature

Investigation of the Impact of Temperature on Hydrogen Production Cost From Advanced Water Splitting Technologies

Charles O. Bolthrunis, Daniel Allen, Karl Goff, William Summers, Edward Lahoda

HTR 2008; 551-557https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58245

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of the Impact of Temperature on Hydrogen Production Cost From Advanced Water Splitting Technologies

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Temperature , Water , Very high temperature reactors , Heat , Chemical kinetics , Construction , High temperature , Hydrogen

Conceptual Design of Sulfur-Iodine Hydrogen Production Cycle of Korea Institute of Energy Research

Wonchul Cho, Kikwang Bae, Chusik Park, Changhee Kim, Kyoungsoo Kang

HTR 2008; 559-570https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58305

Abstract

View Articletitled, Conceptual Design of Sulfur-Iodine Hydrogen Production Cycle of Korea Institute of Energy Research

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Topics: Conceptual design , Cycles , Hydrogen production , Sulfur , Hydrogen , Membranes , Nuclear power , Separation (Technology) , Thermal efficiency , Vapors

Application to Synfuels Production (BTL, CTL, KTL)

System Analysis of Nuclear-Assisted Syngas Production From Coal

E. A. Harvego, M. G. McKellar, J. E. O’Brien

HTR 2008; 571-577https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58085

Abstract

View Articletitled, System Analysis of Nuclear-Assisted Syngas Production From Coal

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Topics: Coal , Syngas , Systems analysis , Carbon , Hydrogen , Heating , High temperature , High temperature steam , Oxygen , Carbon dioxide

High Temperature Reactor: Driving Force to Convert CO₂ to Fuel

John L. McCormick

HTR 2008; 579-588https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58132

Abstract

View Articletitled, High Temperature Reactor: Driving Force to Convert CO2 to Fuel

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Fuels , High temperature , Military systems , Synthetic fuels , Carbon , Water , Coal , Emissions , Jet propulsion

Use of High-Temperature Reactor Heat in Refineries, Underground Refining, and Biorefineries for Liquid Fuels Production

Charles Forsberg

HTR 2008; 589-596https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58226

Abstract

View Articletitled, Use of High-Temperature Reactor Heat in Refineries, Underground Refining, and Biorefineries for Liquid Fuels Production

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Topics: Fuels , Heat , High temperature , Biomass , Feedstock , Temperature , Thermal energy , Carbon dioxide , Diesel , Emissions

Integration of Nuclear Energy Into Oil Sands Projects

Ashley Finan, Andrew C. Kadak

HTR 2008; 597-611https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58239

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View Articletitled, Integration of Nuclear Energy Into Oil Sands Projects

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Topics: Nuclear power , Oil sands , Natural gas , Steam , Economics , Emissions , Asphalt , Bituminous materials , Carbon , Carbon dioxide

Waste Management

Fabrication, Properties and Irradiation Performance of Molded Block Fuel Elements for HTGRs

Milan F. Hrovat, Karl-H. Grosse, Richard Seemann

HTR 2008; 613-618https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58025

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fabrication, Properties and Irradiation Performance of Molded Block Fuel Elements for HTGRs

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Topics: Fuels , Graphite , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Manufacturing , Particulate matter , Very high temperature reactors

Improvement of Nuclear Grade Graphite Based on Isotropic and Highly Crystalline Natural Graphite by Generation of Silicon- or Zirconium-Carbide in Situ

Karl-Heinz Grosse, Milan Hrovat, Richard Seemann, Robert Feher

HTR 2008; 619-622https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58026

Abstract

View Articletitled, Improvement of Nuclear Grade Graphite Based on Isotropic and Highly Crystalline Natural Graphite by Generation of Silicon- or Zirconium-Carbide in Situ

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Topics: Fuels , Graphite , Silicon , Zirconium

Development of a Strategy for the Management of PBMR Spent Fuel in South Africa

Schalk W. Smith, P. J. Bredell, W. C. M. H. Meyer

HTR 2008; 623-630https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58047

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View Articletitled, Development of a Strategy for the Management of PBMR Spent Fuel in South Africa

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Topics: Spent nuclear fuels , Radioactive wastes , Nuclear power , Optimization , Technology development , Water

Microbial Treatment of Irradiated Graphite for Separation of Radioisotope ¹⁴C From Bulk Graphite ¹²C

Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Francis van Ravenswaay, Leszek Kuczynski, Johan M. F. Slabber

HTR 2008; 631-638https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58119

Abstract

View Articletitled, Microbial Treatment of Irradiated Graphite for Separation of Radioisotope 14C From Bulk Graphite 12C

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Topics: Graphite , Radioisotopes , Separation (Technology) , Slurries , Carbon , Diffusion (Physics) , Fuels , Isotope separation , Microorganisms , Nuclear fission

PBMR Spent Fuel Bulk Dry Storage Heat Removal

G. J. de Wet, C. Dent

HTR 2008; 639-648https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58170

Abstract

View Articletitled, PBMR Spent Fuel Bulk Dry Storage Heat Removal

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Topics: Heat , Spent nuclear fuels , Storage , Vessels , Computational fluid dynamics , Clearances (Engineering) , Containment , Cooling , Corrosion , Design

The Backend of the Fuel Cycle of HTR/VHTR Reactors

B. Grambow, A. Abdelouas, F. Guittonneau, J. Vandenborre, J. Fachinger, W. von Lensa, P. Bros, D. Roudil, J. Perko, J. Marivoet, A. Sneyers, D. Millington, F. Cellier

HTR 2008; 649-657https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58177

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View Articletitled, The Backend of the Fuel Cycle of HTR/VHTR Reactors

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Topics: Nuclear fuel cycle , Very high temperature reactors , Fuels , Particulate matter , Uranium , Arches , Coatings , Cycles , Failure mechanisms , Graphite

“Used Fuel” Vectors and Waste Minimization Strategies for VHTRs Operating Without Refueling

Pavel V. Tsvetkov, Tom G. Lewis, III, Ayodeji B. Alajo, David E. Ames, II

HTR 2008; 659-668https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58233

Abstract

View Articletitled, “Used Fuel” Vectors and Waste Minimization Strategies for VHTRs Operating Without Refueling

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Topics: Fuels , Very high temperature reactors , Waste reduction , Design , Accounting , Geometry , Modeling , Nuclear fuel cycle , Physics

Radioactive Waste Management Plan for PMBR (Pty) Ltd Fuel Plant

Mosidi E. Makgae

HTR 2008; 669-675https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58247

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View Articletitled, Radioactive Waste Management Plan for PMBR (Pty) Ltd Fuel Plant

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Topics: Fuels , Radioactive wastes , Storage , Waste management

CARBOWASTE: New EURATOM Project on ‘Treatment and Disposal of Irradiated Graphite and Other Carbonaceous Waste’

Werner von Lensa, D. Bradbury, G. Cardinal, H. Eccles, J. Fachinger, B. Grambow, M. J. Grave, B. J. Marsden, G. Pina

HTR 2008; 677-682https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58280

Abstract

View Articletitled, CARBOWASTE: New EURATOM Project on ‘Treatment and Disposal of Irradiated Graphite and Other Carbonaceous Waste’

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Topics: Graphite , Contamination , Waste management , Bricks , Carbon , Coatings , Cycles , Decontamination , Design , Fuels

Poster Presentations

Development of a Fuel Performance Analysis Code COPA

Young Min Kim, M. S. Cho, Y. W. Lee, W. J. Lee

HTR 2008; 683-689https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58040

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Fuel Performance Analysis Code COPA

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Topics: Fuels , Particulate matter , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Nuclear fission , Density , Failure , Finite difference methods , Graphite , Materials properties , Very high temperature reactors

System for High Temperature Spectral Emissivity Measurement of Materials for VHTR Applications

Stuart R. Slattery, Tamara L. Malaney, Scott J. Weber, Mark H. Anderson, Kumar Sridharan, Todd R. Allen

HTR 2008; 691-698https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58053

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View Articletitled, System for High Temperature Spectral Emissivity Measurement of Materials for VHTR Applications

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Topics: Emissivity , High temperature , Very high temperature reactors , Cavities , Accidents , Corrosion , Design , Electron microscopy , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Fourier transforms

Preliminary Design Analysis of Hot Gas Ducts for a Nuclear Hydrogen System of 200 MWt

Kee-Nam Song, Yong-Wan Kim

HTR 2008; 699-703https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58056

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View Articletitled, Preliminary Design Analysis of Hot Gas Ducts for a Nuclear Hydrogen System of 200 MWt

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Topics: Design , Ducts , Hydrogen , Very high temperature reactors

HTR Fuel Integrity With Electromagnetic, Vision and Radiographic Nondestructive Evaluation Methods

Pierre Guillermier, Julien Banchet, David Tisseur, Se´bastien Hermosilla Lara, Marc Bivert, Marc Piriou

HTR 2008; 705-708https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58092

Abstract

View Articletitled, HTR Fuel Integrity With Electromagnetic, Vision and Radiographic Nondestructive Evaluation Methods

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Topics: Fuels , Nondestructive evaluation , Particulate matter , Crack detection , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Probes , Quality control , Resolution (Optics) , Safety , X-ray imaging

New Methods for HTR Fuel Waste Management

Fabrice Guittonneau, Abdesselam Abdelouas, Bernd Grambow, Manoe¨l Dialinas, Franc¸ois Cellier

HTR 2008; 709-713https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58112

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View Articletitled, New Methods for HTR Fuel Waste Management

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Topics: Fuels , Waste management , Graphite , Particulate matter , Carbon , Emissions , Energy efficiency , Erosion , Fluidized beds , Fracture (Process)

Experimental and Simulation Insight on the Transport of Silver Fission Product in SiC

Tyler J. Gerczak, Lizhen Tan, Todd R. Allen, Sarah Khalil, David Shrader, Yun Liu, Dane Morgan, Izabela Szlufarska

HTR 2008; 715-723https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58131

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental and Simulation Insight on the Transport of Silver Fission Product in SiC

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Topics: Nuclear fission , Silver , Simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Grain boundaries , Fuels , Computer simulation , Gas cooled reactors , Grain boundary diffusion , High temperature

Preliminary Cost Estimates for Massive Hydrogen Production Using SI Process

K. J. Yang, K. Y. Lee, T. H. Lee

HTR 2008; 725-732https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58142

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View Articletitled, Preliminary Cost Estimates for Massive Hydrogen Production Using SI Process

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Project cost estimation , Hydrogen , Very high temperature reactors , Carbon capture and storage , Carbon dioxide , Economics , Fossil fuels , Nuclear power , Thermal energy

Chromium Activity Measurements in Nickel Based Alloys for Very High Temperature Reactors: Inconel 617, Haynes 230 and Model Alloys

S. Gosse´, T. Alpettaz, S. Chatain, C. Gue´neau, F. Rouillard, C. Cabet

HTR 2008; 733-739https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58147

Abstract

View Articletitled, Chromium Activity Measurements in Nickel Based Alloys for Very High Temperature Reactors: Inconel 617, Haynes 230 and Model Alloys

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Topics: Alloys , Nickel , Very high temperature reactors , Helium , High temperature , Temperature , Heat exchangers , Carbon , Coolants , Corrosion

Development of the Code GOLT for Performance Evaluation of Coated-Particles Fuel

Igor Golubev, Igor Kadarmetov

HTR 2008; 741-747https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58156

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View Articletitled, Development of the Code GOLT for Performance Evaluation of Coated-Particles Fuel

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Topics: Fuels , Particulate matter , Performance evaluation , Coating processes , Coatings , Failure , Polishing equipment , Nuclear fission , Pressure , Probability

XRD and SEM/EDS Study of the Phase Distribution in the UO₂ and Carbon Reactional System at High Temperature

F. Boinski, O. Dugne, S. Gosse´, E. Brackx, C. Gue´neau

HTR 2008; 749-754https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58167

Abstract

View Articletitled, XRD and SEM/EDS Study of the Phase Distribution in the UO2 and Carbon Reactional System at High Temperature

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Topics: Carbon , High temperature , Uranium , Fuels , Particulate matter , Backscattering , Density , Mass spectrometry , Neutron radiography , Operating temperature

Density Change of an Oxidized Nuclear Graphite by Acoustic Microscopy and Image Processing

Se-Hwan Chi, Cristian I. Contescu, Timothy D. Burchell

HTR 2008; 755-759https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58180

Abstract

View Articletitled, Density Change of an Oxidized Nuclear Graphite by Acoustic Microscopy and Image Processing

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Topics: Acoustics , Density , Graphite , Image processing , Microscopy , Databases , Mechanical properties , Oxidation , Safety , Very high temperature reactors

A HR-SEM Investigation of the Microstructure of PBMR Test Fuel Particles

N. G. van der Berg, J. B. Malherbe, A. J. Botha

HTR 2008; 761-762https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58181

Abstract

View Articletitled, A HR-SEM Investigation of the Microstructure of PBMR Test Fuel Particles

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Topics: Fuels , Particulate matter , Design , High temperature , Nuclear fission , Very high temperature reactors

Diffusion of Silver in Single Crystalline 6H-SiC

T. T. Hlatshwayo, N. G. van der Berg, E. Friedland, J. B. Malherbe, P. Chakraborty

HTR 2008; 763-764https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58198

Abstract

View Articletitled, Diffusion of Silver in Single Crystalline 6H-SiC

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Silver , High temperature , Nuclear fission , Carbon , Chemical vapor deposition , Fuels , Nuclear reactor safety , Particulate matter , Silicon

Development of the GT-MHR Vertical Turbomachine Design

N. G. Kodochigov, S. E. Belov, M. N. Borovkov, A. Shenoy, C. B. Baxi, A. Telengator

HTR 2008; 765-772https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58309

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of the GT-MHR Vertical Turbomachine Design

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Topics: Design , Turbomachinery , Bearings , Generators , Helium , Coolants , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Energy conversion , Rotors

Post Irradiation Examination of HTR Fuel at ITU Karlruhe

D. Freis, P. D. Bottomley, J.-P. Hiernaut, J.-Y. Colle, J. Ejton, W. de Weerd

HTR 2008; 773-776https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58329

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View Articletitled, Post Irradiation Examination of HTR Fuel at ITU Karlruhe

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Topics: Fuels , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Particulate matter , Furnaces , Heating , High temperature , Testing , Accidents , Analytical methods , Construction

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