Review of nuclear microreactors: Status, potentialities and challenges

R Testoni, A Bersano, S Segantin - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Nuclear energy is being reconsidered worldwide as a low-carbon and dispatchable energy
source. Following the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) to reduce the capital …

Development and assessment of a model predictive controller enabling anticipatory control strategies for a heat-pipe system

L Lin, J Oncken, V Agarwal, C Permann… - Progress in Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
To support the reliable and resilient operation of modular reactors and microreactors,
anticipatory control strategies have been proposed for achieving faster-than-real-time …

Rattlesnake: A MOOSE-based multiphysics multischeme radiation transport application

Y Wang, S Schunert, J Ortensi, V Laboure… - Nuclear …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Advanced reactor concepts span the spectrum from heat pipe–cooled microreactors,
through thermal and fast molten-salt reactors, to gas-and salt-cooled pebble bed reactors …

SAM theory manual

R Hu, L Zou, G Hu, D Nunez, T Mui, T Fei - 2021 - osti.gov
The System Analysis Module (SAM) is an advanced and modern system analysis tool under
development at Argonne National Laboratory for advanced non-LWR reactor safety …

A transient multiphysics coupling method based on OpenFOAM for heat pipe cooled reactors

YC Guo, ZG Li, K Wang, ZL Su - Science China Technological Sciences, 2022 - Springer
Differing from traditional pressurized water reactors (PWRs), heat pipe cooled reactors have
the unique characteristics of fuel thermal expansion, expansion reactivity feedback, and …

[HTML][HTML] The Future of Microreactors: Technological Advantages, Economic Challenges, and Innovative Licensing Solutions with Blockchain

F Ekinci, MS Guzel, K Acici, T Asuroglu - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study details the unique advantages and challenges associated with microreactors.
Microreactors offer rapid installation and flexible application capabilities, meeting energy …

Detailed analyses of a triso-fueled microreactor: Modeling of a micro-reactor system using neams tools

N Stauff, K Mo, Y Cao, J Thomas, Y Miao, L Zou… - 2021 - osti.gov
Our analysis provides preliminary confirmation of the feasibility of applying the NEAMS
codes for multiphysics simulations to model load following transients and accidental …

Design of heat pipe cooled microreactor based on cycle analysis and evaluation of applicability for remote regions

SW Lee, Y Lee, N Kim, HJ Jo - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
In spite the efforts to specify the design of heat pipe cooled microreactors, there are lack of
conclusive information on microreactors based on cycle analysis. To provide a design …

Multiphysics analysis of heat pipe cooled microreactor core with adjusted heat sink temperature for thermal stress reduction using OpenFOAM coupled with neutronics …

MJ Jeong, J Im, S Lee, HK Cho - Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Heat-pipe-cooled microreactors (HPRs) have advantages such as a compact design, easy
transportation, and improved system reliability and stability. The core of an HPR consists of …

SMRs—overview, international developments, safety features and the GRS simulation chain

A Schaffrath, A Wielenberg, R Kilger, A Seubert - Frontiers in Energy, 2021 - Springer
The Gesellschaft für Anlagen-und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH as the main technical
support organization for the German Federal Government in nuclear safety has been …