Technologies researched under a GAIN NE Voucher for High-Temperature Gas Reactors
Westinghouse will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform an irradiation test and associated Post-Irradiation Examination (PIE) on a specific CMC to ensure it is a viable option for the eVinci microreactor prior to performing a larger irradiation campaign. The work will utilize the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at ORNL.
Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) Irradiation Testing Read More »
The Remote Systems Group (RSG) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will perform a three-stage design review focused on operations, the detailed design, and a failure modes and effects analysis. Their experience base is uniquely valuable to MIGHTR and In-Vesel Fuel Handling Machine (IVFHM) development. This project will mitigate the risk of operational complexity by reviewing a critical system.
Horizontal Refueling and Remote Handling Design Review Read More »
The objective is to integrate the core and shielding analysis tools in order to design a safe and economically viable microreactor.
This project will include the analysis of fuel performance under Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) operating conditions and assess if using recycled uranium in Fully Ceramic Microencapsulated (FCM) fuel is viable.
By leveraging Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s lab capabilities, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation will further the efficient deployment and operation of manufacturing modules at their facilities.
The objective of this project is to couple Serpent and Griffin to enable a thermal-hydraulics and neutronics multiphysics model of the transient scenario which will accelerate Radiant’s reactor design process.
Microreactor Control Drum Failure Simulation, Radiant Read More »
The benchmarks, analytical solutions, and failure criteria developed during this project will be used directly by USNC-Tech to evaluate the current graphite core design of the MMR™ reactor, resulting in an optimized core and a down-selection of the graphite used for the core.
Graphite Finite Element Model Verification, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation Read More »
HolosGen, LLC with assistance from Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) will develop advanced coolant sleeve and moderator enclosure solutions for the Holos-Quad micro-gas cooled reactor (GCR) concept operating at high temperatures.
