Nuclear Systems Modeling and Design Analysis
Reactor Physics and Fuel Cycle Analysis
We
have played a major role in the design and analysis of
most existing and past reactor types and of many
advanced reactors, particularly those cooled by liquid
metal. Our researchers have concentrated on developing
computer codes for the assessment of reactor
performance and safety characteristics, validating
computer models by using experimental information
obtained at critical facilities and power reactors,
and applying these models in analyses that support
core design and fuel cycle optimization.
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NE Departments involved:
• Nuclear Systems Analysis •
Research & Test
Reactor Conversion
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Nuclear
Plant Dynamics and Safety
We perform analyses using large-scale, integrated computer codes
which model the entire reactor plant. The product is a transient simulation
of the behavior of all the major components in the plant, including
fuel and coolant, coolant systems and associated components,
and plant control and protection systems.
NE Departments involved:
• Engineering Analysis
• Nuclear Systems Analysis
The nuclear data program contributes to the development of comprehensive nuclear reactions and nuclear structure databases, including nuclear data measurement, analysis, modeling and evaluation methodologies, that are implemented in basic science research and advanced nuclear technologies.
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• Nuclear Systems Analysis
We
are the leading U.S. National Laboratory for the
development of technologies for advanced nuclear power
systems. This capability includes expertise in
essentially all the major disciplines required in
reactor design and development and the project
management capability to integrate these disciplines
efficiently and effectively.
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NE Departments involved:
• Engineering Analysis •
Nuclear Systems Analysis •
Research & Test
Reactor Conversion
Nuclear Waste Form and Repository Performance Modeling
We develop and apply computer software to address long-term performance of waste forms resulting from electrometallurgical processing of spent nuclear fuel. We are also proficient at developing and using models to assess and predict repository performance with a number of other waste forms and under other impact parameters.
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NE Departments involved:
• Engineering Analysis
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