Browsing Nuclear Engineering - Ph.D. / Sc.D. by Title
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Magnetic flux reconstruction methods for shaped tokamaks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994) -
A magnetic resonance approach to neurodegeneration
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997) -
Magnetic resonance imaging via radio frequency gradient with examples from NMR and pure NQR
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998) -
Mapping myocardial structure-function relations with cardiac diffusion and strain MRI
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)The myocardial structure-function relation is the key to understand the functional design of the ventricular myocardium. While the function of myocardial fibers has been extensively studied, the recently observed laminar ... -
Maximizing nuclear power plant performance via mega-uprates and subsequent license renewal
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)The goal of this thesis is to develop a methodology to evaluate the engineering and economic implications of maximizing performance of the United States' commercial fleet of nuclear power plants. This methodology addresses ... -
Measurement of the spin diffusion rate of dipolar order in single crystal calcium fluoride
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)This thesis reports on the first measurement of the spin diffusion rate of a two-spin correlated state, known as dipolar order, in a single crystal of calcium fluoride. The experimental results for the component of the ... -
Measurements of injected impurity transport in text using multiply filtered soft x-ray detectors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1990) -
Mechanical and electromagnetic transverse load effects on superconducting niobium-tin performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)Cable-in-Conduit Conductor is the typical geometry for the conductor employed in superconducting magnets for fusion applications. Once energized, the magnets produce an enormous electromagnetic force and very large transverse ... -
Mechanisms and limitations for water-cooling of high heat flux surfaces
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996) -
Metabolic flux, transport activity, and subcellular communication in intact hearts from dynamic ¹³C NMR spectroscopy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998) -
A method for estimating organizational impact on reactor risk
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1992) -
A method of short-range system analysis for electric utilities containing nuclear plants
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1975) -
A methodology based on local resolution of turbulent structures for effective modeling of unsteady flows
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is widely adopted to predict complex flows and to inform the design of advanced engineering systems. In particular, the industry has seen a continuous growth of CFD simulations of turbulent ... -
Methodology for characterization of representativeness uncertainty in performance indicator measurements of thermal and nuclear power plants
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)In this thesis, a general Methodology framework to characterize, assess and quantify the representativeness uncertainty in performance indicator measurements in thermal and nuclear plants is presented. The representativeness ... -
A methodology for interactive decision making in environmental management involving multiple stakeholders
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998) -
A methodology for modular nuclear power plant design and construction
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989) -
Methods for comparative assessment of active and passive safety systems with respect to reliability, uncertainty, economy, and flexibility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)Passive cooling systems sometimes use natural circulation, and they are not dependent on emergency AC power or offsite power, which can make designs simpler through the reduction of emergency power supplying infrastructure. ... -
Methods for including multiphysics feedback in Monte Carlo reactor physics calculations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)The ability to model and simulate nuclear reactors during steady state and transient conditions is important for designing efficient and safe nuclear power systems. The accurate simulation of a nuclear reactor is particularly ... -
Methods for the design and optimization of shaped Tokamaks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988) -
MHD kink mode interaction with external boundaries and requirements for feedback stabilization.
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972)
