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ASME 2014 Small Modular Reactors Symposium
April 15–17, 2014
Washington, DC, USA
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4536-3
ASME 2014 Small Modular Reactors Symposium

Plant and Fuel Engineering, Design and Applications

Offshore Small Modular Reactor (OSMR): An Innovative Plant Design for Societally Acceptable and Economically Attractive Nuclear Energy in a Post-Fukushima, Post-9/11 World
Jacopo Buongiorno, Michael Golay, Neil Todreas, Angelo Briccetti, Jake Jurewicz, Vincent Kindfuller, Daniel Fadel, Ganesh Srinivasan, Ryan Hannink, Alan Crowle, Michael Corradini
SMR 2014; V001T01A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3306
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Topics: Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Nuclear power , Ocean engineering , Plant design , Small modular reactors , Accidents , Containment , Design , Contamination , Cooling systems
Gas-Cooled Modular Reactors With Spherical Fuel Elements — Their Inherent Safety and Applications Not Just for Power Generation
Walter Jaeger, H. J. Hamel, Heinz Termuehlen
SMR 2014; V001T01A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3311
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Topics: Energy generation , Fuels , Safety , Design , Very high temperature reactors , Atoms , Gas cooled reactors , Testing
The Flow Characteristics of a New Microchannel Heat Exchanger
Tiantian Zhang, Jing Li
SMR 2014; V001T01A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3312
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Microchannels , Poiseuille flow , Cooling , Reynolds number , Compressibility , Design , Geometry , Heating
The Mitsubishi Small Module High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor “MHR-50/100is” — Present Design Status and Its Prospect for Commercialization
Isao Minatsuki, Yorikata Mizokami, Kazuhiko Kunitomi
SMR 2014; V001T01A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3333
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Topics: Design , Very high temperature reactors , Safety , Conceptual design , Nuclear power , Accidents , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Economic analysis , Electric power generation , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011
Design and Development of EM2
Robert W. Schleicher, Timothy Bertch
SMR 2014; V001T01A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3334
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Topics: Design , Fuels , Cladding systems (Building) , Cycles , Helium , Light water reactors , Organic Rankine cycle , Safety , Boilers , Brayton cycle
Changes to Sustainability of Uranium Carbide Fuel for a Long-Burn Fast Reactor Core
Hangbok Choi, Joshua Stone
SMR 2014; V001T01A006https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3369
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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Fuels , Sustainability , Uranium , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Ceramics , Cladding systems (Building) , Materials properties , Coolants , Design
Small Modular Reactor Thermal Performance Improvement With Addition of a High Temperature Gas Reactor Superheater
Paul J. Marotta, Basil N. Antar
SMR 2014; V001T01A007https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3374
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Topics: High temperature , Small modular reactors , Superheaters , Steam , Heat flux , Boiling , Boundary-value problems , Computers , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics)
Preliminary Evaluation of Core Compaction Phenomenon: Methodological Approach
Rosa Lo Frano, Giovanni Pugliese, Giacomo Grasso, Giuseppe Forasassi
SMR 2014; V001T01A008https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3375
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Topics: Compacting , Deformation , Geometry , Manufacturing , Nuclear reactors , Accidents , Chain , Critical points (Physics) , Design , Displacement
Integration of NuScale SMR With Desalination Technologies
D. T. Ingersoll, Z. J. Houghton, R. Bromm, C. Desportes
SMR 2014; V001T01A009https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3392
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Topics: Carbon , Combined heat and power , Design , Energy resources , Gases , Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Nuclear reactors , Plant design , Power grids

Systems, Structures, Components, Instrumentation and Controls, and Materials

Instrumentation and Controls Design and Maintenance Strategy for Small Modular Reactors
Alex H. Hashemian, Hash M. Hashemian, Tommy C. Thomasson, III, Jeffrey R. Kapernick
SMR 2014; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3315
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Topics: Design , Instrumentation , Maintenance , Small modular reactors , Sensors , Flow (Dynamics) , Calibration , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Cables
Determination of Material Constants for Creep Damage Models Using Small Two-Bar and Notched Specimens
Balhassn S. M. Ali, Thomas H. Hyde, Wei Sun
SMR 2014; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3317
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Topics: Creep , Damage , Testing , Steel , Stress , Finite element analysis , Power stations , Rupture
Soil Structure and Fluid Interaction Assessment of New Modular Reactor: Part 2 — Numerical Study of Soil Reactor Structure Interaction
Amitava Ghosh, Kaushik Das, Debashis Basu, Larry Miller
SMR 2014; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3318
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Topics: Fluids , Soil , Earthquakes , Computational fluid dynamics , Damping , Design , Modeling , Safety , Water , Containment vessels
Soil Structure and Fluid Interaction Assessment of New Modular Reactor: Part 1 — Numerical Simulation of Fluid Motion due to Seismic Waves
Kaushik Das, Amitava Ghosh, Debashis Basu, Larry Miller
SMR 2014; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3319
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Topics: Computer simulation , Fluids , Seismic waves , Soil , Sloshing , Earthquakes , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluid structure interaction , Design , Water
Approaches to Process Monitoring in Small Modular Reactors
B. R. Upadhyaya, C. Mehta, V. B. Lollar, J. W. Hines, D. de Wet
SMR 2014; V001T02A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3338
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Topics: Process monitoring , Small modular reactors , Accidents , Flow (Dynamics) , Pumps , Downtime , Engines , Instrumentation , Light water reactors , Motors
Flow Accelerated Corrosion — Detection and Mitigation
Aaron D. Kelley
SMR 2014; V001T02A006https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3370
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Topics: Corrosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Public utilities , Failure , Fossil fuels
Sensors for Small Modular Reactors Powered by Thermoelectric Generators
Mahder Tewolde, Chih Chieh Lin, He Tao, Hanfei Chen, Gaosheng Fu, Di Liu, Tao Zhang, David Benjamin, Lei Zuo, David Hwang, Jon Longtin
SMR 2014; V001T02A007https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3371
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Topics: Generators , Sensors , Small modular reactors , Manufacturing , Pipes , Temperature , Electricity (Physics) , Capacitors , Cogeneration plants , Design
Dynamic Simulation of Small Modular Reactors Using Modelica
Lou Qualls, Richard Hale, Sacit Cetiner, David Fugate, John Batteh, Michael Tiller
SMR 2014; V001T02A008https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3400
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Topics: Simulation , Small modular reactors , Design , Modeling , Complex systems , Architecture , Collaboration , Computer software , Cyber-physical systems , Cycles
Development of a Supervisory Control System Concept for Advanced Small Modular Reactors
Sacit M. Cetiner, David L. Fugate, Roger A. Kisner, Michael D. Muhlheim, Richard T. Wood
SMR 2014; V001T02A009https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3403
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Topics: Control systems , Small modular reactors , Decision making , Carbon , Combined heat and power , Coolants , Energy resources , Heat , Light water reactors , Nuclear power
Johnson Noise Thermometry for Drift-Free Measurements
Charles Britton, N. Dianne Bull Ezell, Michael Roberts, David Holcomb, Richard Wood
SMR 2014; V001T02A010https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3405
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Topics: Noise (Sound) , Temperature measurement , Nuclear power stations , Temperature , Instrumentation , Industrial research , Machinery , Radiation (Physics) , Sensors , Small modular reactors
Active Control and Inherently Safe Operation in Advanced SMRs
R. B. Vilim, S. Passerini, R. Ponciroli
SMR 2014; V001T02A011https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3410
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Topics: Control systems , Energy generation , Liquid metals , Safety , Simulation , Tradeoffs

Nuclear Engineering Analysis (Reactor Physics, Thermal Hydraulics, V&V, etc.)

Analyses of the TRACE V5 Capability for the Simulation of Natural Circulation and Primary/Containment Coupling in BDBA Condition Typical of the MASLWR
F. Mascari, F. De Rosa, M. Polidori, A. M. Colletti, A. M. Costa, M. L. Richiusa, G. Vella, B. G. Woods, K. Welter, F. D’Auria
SMR 2014; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3365
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Topics: Containment , Simulation , Design , Accidents , Databases , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydraulic drive systems , Small modular reactors , Test facilities
Development of Methodologies for Ex-Core Detector Modeling for SMRs
Alireza Haghighat, Katherine Royston, William Walters, Joshua Bergman, Dudley Raine
SMR 2014; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3399
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Topics: Modeling , Sensors , Ionization chambers , Tin
Conceptual Design and Feasibility Study for FAil-Safe Simple Economical SMR (FASES) System
Ho Sik Kim, Hee Cheon No
SMR 2014; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3404
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Topics: Conceptual design , Design , Accidents , Emergency core cooling systems , Failure , Heat , Very high temperature reactors , Water

Managing Safety and Risk, Risk Assessment Methods, Human Factors and Incorporating Design and Operational Lessons Learned From Fukushima Daiichi

Risk-Informed Structural Integrity Management: Development of SMR-Centric Piping Reliability Models
Bengt Lydell
SMR 2014; V001T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3328
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Topics: Pipes , Reliability , Risk , Leakage , Damage , Pressure , Safety , Stainless steel , Design , Engineering standards
Advanced Small Modular Reactor Probabilistic Risk Assessment Framework
Curtis Smith
SMR 2014; V001T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3332
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Topics: Probabilistic risk assessment , Small modular reactors , Safety , Design , Hazards , Security , Accidents , Licensing , Optimization , Risk
Developing of Safety Analysis and Monitoring Methods Applying to Small Modular Reactors
Alexander M. Bakhmetyev, Igor A. Bylov, Alexander V. Morev, Alexey V. Baklanov
SMR 2014; V001T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3351
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Topics: Safety , Small modular reactors , Computer software , Nuclear power stations
Incorporation of Fukushima Lessons Learned Into Small Modular Light Water Reactor Functional Requirements
Leonard I. Loflin
SMR 2014; V001T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3380
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Topics: Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Light water reactors , Design , Nuclear power stations , Electricity (Physics) , Nuclear industry , Small modular reactors
Development of Operational Concepts for Advanced SMRs: The Role of Cognitive Systems Engineering
Jacques V. Hugo, David I. Gertman
SMR 2014; V001T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3395
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Topics: Systems engineering , Human factors , Control systems , Design , Instrumentation , Maintenance , Reliability , Small modular reactors , Sodium , Uncertainty
A Retrospective Look on Plant Events for Evolving Expectations in Nuclear Safety
Thomas Koshy
SMR 2014; V001T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3396
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Topics: Safety , Light water reactors , Control systems , Cooling , Emergency core cooling systems , Failure mode and effects analysis , Nuclear reactor coolants , Alternating current (Electricity) , Construction , Control rooms
Initiators and Triggering Conditions for Adaptive Automation in Advanced Small Modular Reactors
Katya L. Le Blanc, Johanna H. Oxstrand
SMR 2014; V001T04A007https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3401
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Topics: Small modular reactors , Electroencephalography , Control rooms , Design , Collaboration , Physiology , Tradeoffs

Codes and Standards, Regulatory Issues and Licensing

Mainstreaming Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Approaches for SMRs
N. Prasad Kadambi
SMR 2014; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3329
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Topics: Risk , Safety
Licensing Process Development for SMRs — European Perspective
Kristiina Söderholm, Ben Amaba, Ville Lestinen
SMR 2014; V001T05A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3341
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Topics: Licensing , Small modular reactors , Design , Model development , Nuclear power stations , Project management , Systems engineering
Inservice Testing Program Improvements for New Reactors Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Ronald C. Lippy
SMR 2014; V001T05A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3344
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Topics: In-service testing , Small modular reactors , Nuclear power stations , Construction , Testing , Licensing , Pumps , Safety , Valves , ASME Standards
ASME Codes and Small Modular Reactors
Dennis Demoss, Stefan J. Janusz, Richard P. Niemer
SMR 2014; V001T05A004https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3345
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Topics: ASME Standards , Small modular reactors , Design , Boilers , Inspection , Rivers , Construction , Containment vessels , Developing nations , Electricity (Physics)
Nuclear Power System on a Base of Transportable Nuclear Power Plants
Evgeny P. Velikhov, Vyacheslav P. Kuznetsov, Vladimir F. Demin
SMR 2014; V001T05A005https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3349
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Topics: Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Liabilities , Cycles , Damage , Manufacturing , Accounting , Construction , Design

Advanced Manufacturing, Modular Fabrication, Plant Construction and Supply Chain Management

PM-HIP Research for Pressure Retaining Applications Within the Electric Power Industry
David Gandy, John Siefert, Lou Lherbier, David Novotnak
SMR 2014; V001T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3305
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Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Pressure , Alloys , Manufacturing , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Casting , Creep , Extruding , Forging , Hardening
Applying System Dynamics for Nuclear Power Plant Design
Stephen D. Lisse
SMR 2014; V001T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3308
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Topics: Nuclear design , System dynamics , Nuclear power stations , Engineers , Performance , Sensitivity analysis
Integrating Safety, Operations, Security, and Safeguards Into the Design of Small Modular Reactors
Bobby D. Middleton, Carmen Mendez
SMR 2014; V001T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3336
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Topics: Design , Safety , Security , Small modular reactors , Life cycle costing , Light water reactors , Nuclear power , Concurrent engineering , Cycles , Decision making

Plant Economics and Financing

The U.S. Federal Market as an Early Adopter of SMRs
William J. Barattino, Scott Foster, James Spaulding
SMR 2014; V001T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3331
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Topics: Accounting , Defense industry , Energy consumption , Energy generation , Energy sustainability , Engineering prototypes , Erosion , Governments , Military systems , Small modular reactors
Issues of Insurance of Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage From Nuclear Low Power Plants
Vladimir F. Demin, Vyacheslav P. Kuznetsov
SMR 2014; V001T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/SMR2014-3348
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Topics: Damage , Insurance , Liabilities , Power stations , Cycles , Nuclear power , Principal component analysis , Accidents , Design , Economic analysis
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