Browsing RPI Theses Open Access by Subject "Nuclear engineering and science"
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A method for (n,alpha) and (n,p) cross section measurements using a lead slowing-down spectrometer
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Efficient coupling algorithms and reduced-order methods for high-fidelity multiphysics simulations of nuclear reactors
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 2018-08)The Residual Balance method and PGD each address parallel challenges of high-fidelity multiphysics simulations. The Residual Balance method is a coupling scheme that helps multiphysics simulations run efficiently. Proper ... -
Improving prompt temperature feedback by stimulating doppler broadening in heterogeneous composite nuclear fuel forms
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 2017-08)Improvements in negative prompt temperature feedback are proposed by developing a tailored thermal resistance in the nuclear fuel. In the event of a large reactivity insertion, the thermal resistance allows for a faster ... -
Optimization of pyroelectric neutron generators
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Reduced-order modeling of neutron transport by proper generalized decomposition
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 2022-08)The numerical simulation of neutron transport within a nuclear reactor—for brevity, reactor physics—is the foundation on which analysts: design new reactors; license existing designs; prolong the licenses of operating ... -
Resonance region capture cross section measurements in iron and tantalum using a new C6D6 detector array
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 2016-12)The measurement of accurate and precise neutron capture cross section data in the keV resonance region has historically been challenging due to the heavy dominance of neutron scattering in this energy region. Because capture ... -
Structural analysis and characterization of synthesized ordered mesoporous silicate (mcm-41) using small angle x-rays scattering and complementary techniques
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 2016-08)2. A comparison of the SAXS spectra for the different molar concentration sample reveals that the 0:5M samples shows a deteriorating structural characteristics as compared to the 0:25 and 0:75M samples respectively and a ... -
Sustainability efficiency factor : measuring sustainability in advanced energy systems through exergy, exergoeconomic, life cycle, and economic analyses
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 2015-12)Sustainability is achieved by balancing environmental, economic, and social considerations, such that energy is produced without detriment to future generations through loss of resources, harm to the environment, etcetera. ...