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Plant and Fuel Engineering, Design and Applications (9)
Systems, Structures, Components, Instrumentation and Controls, and Materials (11)
Nuclear Engineering Analysis (Reactor Physics, Thermal Hydraulics, V&V, etc.) (3)
Managing Safety and Risk, Risk Assessment Methods, Human Factors and Incorporating Design and Operational Lessons Learned From Fukushima Daiichi (7)
Codes and Standards, Regulatory Issues and Licensing (5)
Advanced Manufacturing, Modular Fabrication, Plant Construction and Supply Chain Management (3)
Plant Economics and Financing (2)

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; V001T01A001doi:https://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; V001T01A002doi:https://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; V001T01A003doi:https://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; V001T01A004doi:https://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; V001T01A005doi:https://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; V001T01A006doi:https://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; V001T01A007doi:https://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; V001T01A008doi:https://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; V001T01A009doi:https://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; V001T02A001doi:https://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; V001T02A002doi:https://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; V001T02A003doi:https://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; V001T02A004doi:https://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; V001T02A005doi:https://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; V001T02A006doi:https://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; V001T02A007doi:https://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; V001T02A008doi:https://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; V001T02A009doi:https://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; V001T02A010doi:https://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; V001T02A011doi:https://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; V001T03A001doi:https://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; V001T03A002doi:https://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; V001T03A003doi:https://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; V001T04A001doi:https://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; V001T04A002doi:https://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; V001T04A003doi:https://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; V001T04A004doi:https://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; V001T04A005doi:https://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; V001T04A006doi:https://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; V001T04A007doi:https://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; V001T05A001doi:https://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; V001T05A002doi:https://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; V001T05A003doi:https://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; V001T05A004doi:https://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; V001T05A005doi:https://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; V001T06A001doi:https://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; V001T06A002doi:https://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; V001T06A003doi:https://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; V001T07A001doi:https://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; V001T07A002doi:https://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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