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Modeling of thermal property and performance for UO2/BeO composite fuel

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Abstract

    An enhanced thermal conductivity UO2-BeO composite nuclear fuel was studied. A methodology to generate ANSYS (an engineering simulation software) FEM (Finite Elemnet Method) thermal models of enhanced thermal conductivity oxide nuclear fuels was developed. The results showed significant increase in the fuel thermal conductivities and have good agreement with the measured ones. The reactor performance analysis showed that the decrease in centerline temperature was 250-350K for the UO2-BeO composite fuel, and thus we can improve nuclear reactors' performance and safety, and high-level radioactive waste generation.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLWR Fuel Performance Meeting, Top Fuel 2013
    PublisherAmerican Nuclear Society
    Pages1167-1173
    Volume2
    ISBN (Print)9781629937212
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventLWR Fuel Performance Meeting, Top Fuel 2013 - Charlotte, NC, United States
    Duration: 15 Sept 201319 Sept 2013

    Publication series

    Name
    Volume2

    Conference

    ConferenceLWR Fuel Performance Meeting, Top Fuel 2013
    PlaceUnited States
    CityCharlotte, NC
    Period15/09/1319/09/13

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

    Research Keywords

    • ANSYS
    • Composite fuel
    • FEM
    • Temperature difference profiles
    • Thermal conductivity
    • UO2-BeO

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