Different statistical methods are used in various fields to qualify processes and products,
especially in emerging technologies like Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing. Since …

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly evolving technology being considered for nuclear
applications. A special focus on AM to fabricate nuclear-grade silicon carbide (SiC) is …

The fuel form developed for the Transformational Challenge Reactor demonstration program
leverages recent advances in manufacturing, materials, and computational sciences …

Neutron irradiation tests were carried out on 3D-printed SiC derived from binderjet additive
manufacturing and chemical vapor infiltration. Irradiation was carried to 2.3 dpa over a …

Development and deployment of micro-reactors that provide competitive efficiency,
prevailing compactness, and inherent safety is an immediate focus of the US nuclear …

This work presents a discussion on a series of finite element analyses that assess stress
evolution in the coating layers of tristructural isotropic (TRISO) particles in contact with each …

The Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR) program seeks to demonstrate an advanced
3D printed nuclear reactor core. A binder jet additive manufacturing process is used to …

This report presents the mechanical and thermophysical properties of 3D-printed SiC before
and after neutron irradiation that have been evaluated to assess the fuel matrix material for …

For new nuclear plants to be cost competitive with natural gas and renewable energy
sources, the plants must be able to continually deploy new technologies and adapt the size …

In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM) has gained considerable attention for its
potential to revolutionize technology through flexible, sustainable, and customized …