[HTML][HTML] An equilibrium core depletion algorithm for pebble-bed reactors in the Griffin code

S Schunert, J Ortensi, Y Wang, P Balestra… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
We present a novel deterministic equilibrium core pebble-bed depletion algorithm. It differs
from most other algorithms by distinguishing pebble age directly by burnup instead of using …

Sensitivity analysis, surrogate modeling, and optimization of pebble-bed reactors considering normal and accident conditions

ZM Prince, P Balestra, J Ortensi, S Schunert… - … Engineering and Design, 2024 - Elsevier
This research provides a valuable tool that streamlines the reactor design optimization
process while significantly increasing its accuracy. This study creates a robust framework by …

Improved multiphysics model of the High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor for the simulation of loss-of-forced-cooling experiments

V Labouré, J Ortensi, N Martin, P Balestra… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
We present a multiphysics model of the High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor for
comparison with past and predict future loss-of-forced-cooling (LOFC) experiments. The …

Gas-cooled high-temperature pebble-bed reactor reference plant model

MKM Jaradat, S Schunert, J Ortensi - 2023 - osti.gov
This report details a fully coupled neutronics thermal hydraulics reference plant model for a
gas-cooled high-temperature pebble-bed reactor. The multiphysics model is developed on …

[PDF][PDF] Modeling The DLOFC Accident Scenario of HTR-PM Equilibrium Core Using NEAMS Tools

M Jaradat, S Schunert, J Hanophy… - Transactions of the …, 2023 - inldigitallibrary.inl.gov
High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) have excellent characteristics in terms of
safety and high thermal efficiency, and they are gaining a large interest from the industry as …

Modeling The DLOFC Accident Scenario of HTR-PM Equilibrium Core Using NEAMS Tools

High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) have excellent characteristics in terms of
safety and high thermal efficiency, and they are gaining a large interest from the industry as …