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  1. 1. Characterization of uranium oxide powders and sinterability

    University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

    Author : Joakim Ceder; [2021]
    Keywords : uranium dioxide; sinterability; reduction; pore former; chemical activity; urandioxid; sintringsaktivitet; reduktion; porbildare; kemisk aktivitet;

    Abstract : Uranoxid (UOx) är ett energitätt material som ofta används i kärnbränsle. UOx-pulver pressas och sintras för att tillverka urandioxidkutsar som förs in i bränslestavar. Stavarna monteras slutligen ihop till ett bränsleknippe. Tillverkningsprocessens stabilitet och förutsägbarhet är viktiga. READ MORE

  3. 2. Thermal Conductivity of Uranium Mononitride

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tunnfilmsfysik

    Author : Mikael Valter; [2015]
    Keywords : uranium nitride; porosity; thermal conductivity; laser flash analysis; nuclear fuel;

    Abstract : Thermal conductivity is a crucial parameter for nuclear fuel, as it sets an upper limit on reactor operating temperature to have safety margins. Uranium mononitride (UN) is a prospective fuel for fast reactors, for which limited experimental studies have been conducted, compared to the currently dominating light-water reactor fuel, uranium dioxide. READ MORE

  4. 3. Preparation of uranium carbide through carbothermic reduction of uranium dioxide.

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Emil Lundgren; [2014]
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    Abstract : The project started with a preparatory literature study and thermodynamic consid- erations. The main purpose was to synthesise uranium carbide through carbothermic reduction. The synthesis method was developed through a serie of experiments. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparison of different nuclear fuel cycles for LWR applications

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik och astronomi

    Author : Tobias Winblad von Walter; [2008]
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    Abstract : Nuclear power is considered a vital energy source, without greenhouse gas emissions, regarding the commitment towards sustainable energy systems. This is especially on the topic of the present climate debate. A central aspect of nuclear power is nuclear fuel. Presently Uranium dioxide (UOX) is the most common nuclear fuel in the world. READ MORE