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46 articles for “Nuclear Power Plant”
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Evaluation of the Security Risks Associated with the Construction and Operations of a Nuclear Power Plant in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractElectricity is paramount for Nigeria’s economic growth. Both, commercialindustrial and domesticactivities mainly rely on electricity for daily needs and smooth operations. Electricity from nuclear energy will further boost the required national power capacity, projected to be above 10,000 MW. This study addresses some associated security problems that may bedevil a Nigerian Nuclear Power Plant Project with the necessary response arrangements if any security breach arises. Paramount among the problems observed …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Cyber-Security Evaluation for a Hypothetical Nuclear Power Plant using the Attack Tree Method
Abstract: The widespread introduction of digital network systems in nuclear power plants has increased such infrastructures vulnerability to cyber-attacks. The attack tree approach to evaluate and analyze cyber-attacks quantitatively, in a nuclear power plants' network system is presented in this work. Information on a hypothetical nuclear power plants' network system was used to build attack trees that show different attack paths that external adversaries can use to compromise the network system. …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Nuclear Power Plants and its Safety
Abstract: Nuclear power plant safety is the utmost important concern and is necessary for the society.Nuclear power plants (NPP) in India are safe and proper regulation of NPP is maintained, have well equipped operating and maintaining procedures, a well defined waste management methodology and disaster management plans. Safety is the overriding priority in all the activities of Nuclear Power plant. The Atomic Energy regulatory board is an autonomous body with powers …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–16 Read article
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Safety Management in Indian Nuclear Power Plants
Abstract: AbstractNuclear industry goes to great lengths to ensure that safety takes overriding priority in siting, design, construction, and operation of nuclear power plants. There are well established safety principles and practices, which are followed internationally. The principle of defence in depth is followed in toto, to ensure that safety provisions are adequate and consequences would be acceptable. Management of safety is carried out by the regulating authority through periodic safety …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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A comparative study for the atmospheric dispersion characteristics of two proposed sites for nuclear power plant in Tunisia
Abstract: Countries around the world are considering the adoption of nuclear power due to its majoreconomic advantage with a low greenhouse gases emission, which is vital for climate changemitigation. So, Tunisia is considering adding nuclear energy to its energy sources in order toaddress its energy crisis. In Tunisia, two sites are preselected for Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)implantation: Marsa-Dhouiba site in the far north of the country (N3716, E0929) and Skhira sitein …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Design of a Nuclear Power Plant with Gas Turbine Modular Helium Cooled Reactor
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In the advancing world of today, the demand for clean and reliable electricity is constantly increasing. With restrains on carbon emissions and with the reduction of fossil fuel reserves; the need of the hour is efficient nuclear power plants. With this paper, it is demonstrated that with modular helium cooled reactors using spherical fuel elements; it is possible to increase the efficiency …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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A Study on Phased Array Technology for Polyethylene Pipe Butt Fusion Joint to Apply in Nuclear Power Plants
Abstract: Butt fusion welding has been widely used for its ease to fuse and suitability for high-quality High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes. This paper studies background and advantages of ultrasonic phased array technology and positive attributes of high density polyethylene pipes to apply in nuclear power plants. We classified two types of flaws: cold-fusion and inclusion. Specimens have been designed and fabricated using butt fusion welding method, and potential flaws such …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Safety System Analysis of Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh
Abstract: In this paper, the safety system and safeguards of the model VVER-1000, which is a Gen-III pressurized water reactor, designed by ROASTAM and chosen to be implemented in Bangladesh, will be analyzed. Several predefined major faults have been set to demonstrate the performance in preventing the release of harmful radiation. From simulation results, it has been observed that for moderator dilution, the malfunction is neutralized within 115 sec, for turbine …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 11–25 Read article
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Energy Harvesting Technology and its Potential applications – A Mini Review
Abstract: AbstractEnergy harvesting also called power harvesting or power scavenging is the technique by which power is derived from external resources .Solar Energy System (SES) plays vital role in renewable energy systems. In this paper the need, types, Active and Passive Solar System, first generation solar system, second generation solar systems, third generation solar systems, advantages and disadvantages of SES was discussed. Additionally, basics of Hydrogen Energy harvesting, NGs harvesting, geothermal …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Hazards of Power Production-A comparative study
Abstract: Nuclear energy has played a major role in reducing the world's use of oil for electricity generation over the past decades. Current estimates are that uranium resources will last some 400 to 500 years at the present rate of use. This resource base could, furthermore, last some 50 times longer if breeder reactors are introduced. Of the main energy sources, namely coal, hydro and nuclear, nuclear can be even considered …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1-2, 2021 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Ghana’s Nuclear Power Option and Associated Safeguards Technique
Abstract: The adequate supply of electricity is a pre-requisite for industrialization, sustainable development and a key policy agenda for national development. Economic consumption of electricity production would have to be augmented to satisfy Ghana’s high level of economic growth and social well-being in the future. In 2008, cabinet decision was taken to proceed with the nuclear power plant construction roadmap. As part of the preparations being made towards the implementation of …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Membrane Filtration Technology for Radioactive Liquid Waste
Abstract: All industrial, scientific and medical processes using radioactive material are responsible for producing nuclear waste which is detrimental to marine life. There is large quantity of water consumption in nuclear power plant due to huge amount of heat dissipation in the reactors. The other sources of radioactive waste can be obtained from the operations conducted by nuclear power stations and from mining and refining of uranium and thorium. While processing …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Portable small nuclear reactor for supplying Power to remote places
Abstract: Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA has developed one very light and small sized modular portable nuclear power plant. It can be transported to remote places either by truck or cargo plane or boat and installed there within a couple of days. It can provide readymade plug-and-go power supply at war front, disaster site, remote islands etc. with a very low sound signature. Due to use of heat pipes and other …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1-2, 2021 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Energy Generation: Renewable Energy Resources
Abstract: Abstract: The power prerequisites of the world including India are expanding at a high rate and the power demand has been running in front of supply. It is likewise now broadly perceived that the non-renewable energy sources (i.e., coal, oil, and flammable gas) and other ordinary assets, presently being utilized for the age of electrical vitality, may not be either adequate or appropriate to keep pace with consistently expanding the …
Published in Journal of Multimedia Technology & Recent Advancements · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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PI and Fuzzy Logic Controller Based Analysis of Load Frequency Control for Thermal-nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems
Abstract: In this paper a two-area system: area-1, which has a thermal power plant, and area-2, which contains a nuclear power plant. By combining these domains, two area thermal-nuclear systems are developed in the MATLAB Simulink framework. To ensure the quality of power generated and to feed the load, generation should be raised in tandem with the growth in load demand, or the network should be connected. Using various controllers, LFC …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Aesthetic Values of the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow in SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this research paper, author has fabricated total 422 individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices by the maskless lithography, clamping, and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating using his own hands-on completely. Also, total 422 individual Audio-Video- Interleave-Files as ‘FileName.avi’ related to these microfluidic devices have been recorded and analysed by the author completely. The influence of effective viscosity on the surface- driven capillary flow of aqueous microparticle suspensions has been experimentally …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 Read article
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Utilization of Gaseous Core Based Nuclear Reactors for Efficient Power Production and Nuclear Waste Management
Abstract: AbstractAs long as the demand for worldwide energy continues, the need for nuclear energy will always be in the forefront of the energy sector. However, Fukushima tribulations require us to look for safer and more efficient ways of designing nuclear power plants. Hence, it is essential to look for advanced ways of creating special types of nuclear reactors that work outside conventional parameters. Gas core nuclear reactors are such reactors …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Periodical Health Screening for Nuclear Radiations: Right Step Towards Total Medicare
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Nuclear radiation has been the subject of scientific investigation since radioactivity was discovered by Henry Becquerel. This quest has led to harnessing nuclear radiations for the benefit of mankind in the fields of medicine, agriculture, industry and for production of electricity necessary for development. Nuclear fuel complex (NFC), an industrial unit under the department of atomic energy (DAE) located at Hyderabad …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Report on Indian Nuclear Programs from the 20th Century of 2nd Millennium to the 21st Century of 3rd Millennium
Abstract: In this report, the fundamental models of nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry are briefly mentioned by author. Outline of the establishment and research-directions of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is briefly described. Strategies regarding the Indian nuclear power plants are briefly described. Also, the Pokhran-Test-1 and Pokhran-Test-2 are briefly described to manifest the outline of Indian nuclear programs implemented in the Indian territory. In this 21st century of 3rd millennium, …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 4–11 Read article
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Nuclear Power as a Clean Energy Future: A Review
Abstract: The global push for decarbonization necessitates a diverse energy portfolio, and nuclear power, once a subject of intense debate, is re-emerging as a potential cornerstone of a clean energy future. With its capacity for baseload power generation and minimal greenhouse gas emissions during operation, nuclear energy offers a compelling substitute for fossil fuels, particularly in a world grappling with climate change. However, challenges remain regarding safety, waste disposal, and economic …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article