Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques

Recent advances in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel research have captured the global spotlight, as modern operating contexts demand innovative responses to unprecedented challenges. This article offers an overview of contemporary directions in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel design...

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Main Authors: Haoyu Liao, Ting Zhang, Chenxi Li, Changbin Tang, Yuanming Li, Ping Chen
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Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-03-01
Series:International Journal of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468605024000164
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description Recent advances in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel research have captured the global spotlight, as modern operating contexts demand innovative responses to unprecedented challenges. This article offers an overview of contemporary directions in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel design worldwide, pinpointing the shared operational demands and development patterns characteristic of these advanced fuels. It presents an innovative advanced fuel design, which incorporates multi-layer coated particles to boost safety and employs high-temperature-resistant silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics, seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. This design heralds a shift toward modular fuel element solutions that are easily scalable, supporting the diverse array of advanced reactors and marking a significant step forward in the quest for high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-9e8793165ca947e1bf2890ba0b1867ec2025-08-20T02:18:46ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.International Journal of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design and Technology2468-60502024-03-0161142010.1016/j.jandt.2024.05.005Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniquesHaoyu Liao0Ting Zhang1Chenxi Li2Changbin Tang3Yuanming Li4Ping Chen5Nuclear Power Institute of China, Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Chengdu, 610200, ChinaNuclear Power Institute of China, Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Chengdu, 610200, ChinaNuclear Power Institute of China, Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Chengdu, 610200, ChinaNuclear Power Institute of China, Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Chengdu, 610200, ChinaCorresponding author.; Nuclear Power Institute of China, Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Chengdu, 610200, ChinaNuclear Power Institute of China, Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Chengdu, 610200, ChinaRecent advances in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel research have captured the global spotlight, as modern operating contexts demand innovative responses to unprecedented challenges. This article offers an overview of contemporary directions in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel design worldwide, pinpointing the shared operational demands and development patterns characteristic of these advanced fuels. It presents an innovative advanced fuel design, which incorporates multi-layer coated particles to boost safety and employs high-temperature-resistant silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics, seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. This design heralds a shift toward modular fuel element solutions that are easily scalable, supporting the diverse array of advanced reactors and marking a significant step forward in the quest for high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel technologies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468605024000164High-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuelAdditive manufacturingTRISO particleSiC cladding
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Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques
International Journal of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design and Technology
High-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel
Additive manufacturing
TRISO particle
SiC cladding
title Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques
title_full Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques
title_fullStr Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques
title_full_unstemmed Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques
title_short Advancements in the research of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques
title_sort advancements in the research of high temperature gas cooled reactor fuel via additive manufacturing techniques
topic High-temperature gas-cooled reactor fuel
Additive manufacturing
TRISO particle
SiC cladding
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468605024000164
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