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4 articles for “Emergency Core Cooling Systems”
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A Study on Innovations in Primary Containment Technology for Safer Nuclear Power
Abstract: Nuclear power is a powerful carbon-free energy source that balances enormous potential with widespread public fear. Fear of radioactive leakage, a catastrophic catastrophe that might have long-lasting effects on the environs and human health, is at the core of this anxiety. The future of nuclear energy depends on finding a solution to this issue, and at the heart of that debate is the idea of primary containment, a technological marvel …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Nuclear Reactor Safety Using Fuel Pallet: A Study
Abstract: Nuclear power stands as a vital source of low-carbon electricity, but its widespread acceptance hinges critically on unwavering safety. While public perception often focuses on massive containment buildings, intricate cooling systems, and redundant backup power, a less visible yet fundamentally crucial component plays a paramount role in safety. There is much more to these tiny, cylindrical ceramic pellets than just fissionable material. As an essential part of a reactor's defense-in-depth …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Silent Submarine Propulsion with High-Efficiency Magnetohydrodynamic Drive
Abstract: Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) propulsion is an exciting technology that can be easily incorporated into a new submarine or existing one can also be upgraded by replacing the propeller drive with a MHD drive without difficulty. This new technology would provide many advantages like a stealth operation, no cavitation, greater maneuverability, increased payload, addition of an emergency drive system, etc. The design of an MHD motor is very simple and consists of …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 41–55 Read article
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Reimagining Nuclear Reactor Safety: The Study toward Passive Safety
Abstract: Nuclear power has been at a crossroads for decades. Acclaimed for its massive, decarbonized energy production, it has also been questioned because of the disastrous possibility of mishaps. Nuclear power remains a vital component of the global energy mix, offering a low-carbon, high- capacity solution to growing energy demands. However, its widespread adoption has historically been tempered by public safety concerns, amplified by incidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima. Traditional reactor …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 6–15 Read article