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Reactor protection system design alternatives for sodium fast reactors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
Historically, unprotected transients have been viewed as design basis events that can significantly challenge sodium-cooled fast reactors. The perceived potential consequences of a severe unprotected transient in a ...
Investigation and design of a secure, transportable fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactor (TFHR) for isolated locations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
In this work we describe a preliminary design for a transportable fluoride salt cooled high temperature reactor (TFHR) intended for use as a variable output heat and electricity source for off-grid locations. The goals of ...
Transient method of characteristics via the Adiabatic, Theta, and Multigrid Amplitude Function methods
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
In this thesis, we investigated the Adiabatic, Theta, and Multigrid Amplitude Function (MAF) methods for solving the Method of Characteristics (MOC) formulation of the time-dependent neutron transport equation. The transient ...
Quantifying the adhesion of noble metal foulants on structural materials in a Molten Salt Reactor
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
As discovered during the Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) Experiment (MSRE), selected fission products deposited on the wetted surfaces throughout the reactor. Fission products such as molybdenum and ruthenium are noble with ...
Risk-informed applications and online maintenance in France and the United States
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
During the past twenty-five years, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been progressing toward a more risk-informed, performance-based regulation. This regulatory framework has effectively supported the development ...