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Ongoing engineering design studies at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are exploring the feasibility of converting the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) from highly enriched uranium (HEU) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel. HFIR is a pressurized light water-cooled and moderated research ... En savoir plus
Studying the properties of nuclei produced in various types of nuclear reactions at accelerator facilities is challenged by small production yields and short half-lives of isotopes of interest, therefore making high efficiency and fast timing essential parameters of the experimental ... En savoir plus
The study of bentonite erosion mechanisms in fractures is a problem of maximum interest to understand the long-term performance of the engineered barrier in deep geological repositories of spent nuclear fuel. In this context, erosion due to shear by seeping water, sedimentation due to ... En savoir plus
Induction brazing is a widely utilized joining process in various industries, offering efficient and localized heating for the assembly of diverse components. At Schneider Electric®, this process is used to assemble a silver piece on a copper piece. This work focuses on the advancements ... En savoir plus
Electroactive actuators are widely used in precision optical systems to control the position and shape of optical elements, such as telescope mirrors. However, the optimal position of the electroactive actuator for a given optical mirror design is not obvious, and numerical optimization ... En savoir plus
Electron beam welding process is a high-energy welding technique that uses a focused beam of electrons to join metal components. It is widely used in various industries, including aerospace, nuclear industry, automotive, and electronics, due to its ability to produce high-quality welds ... En savoir plus
The use of lasers to fragment and remove kidney stones (Laser Lithotripsy) has become increasingly popular in surgical procedure due to its high success rate and minimal complications. However, the precise mechanisms behind the stone fragmentation process are not yet fully understood. ... En savoir plus
Laser cutting process is usually employed in machining process, however it is also applied for dismantling nuclear facilities. Contrary to mechanical processes where tools wear out quickly and are often renewed, laser cutting process is a contactless approach, therefore there is no ... En savoir plus
Structural Supercapacitors (SSC) are an important group of Multifunctional Energy Storage Composites (MESC) and can potentially play a significant role in lightweight design of aerospace and automotive applications [1]. Therefore, it is important to build accurate models based on the ... En savoir plus
This study focuses on the prediction of thermal comfort properties such as the heat transfer coefficient, and thermal resistance coefficient of textiles structures with additional ventilation. The input mass flow rate 0.2 dm3/min and 0.8 dm3/min were taken into account. It should be ... En savoir plus