Integration of real-time measurements and atomistic modeling to license nuclear components
US10685754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved testing and data gathering method is described herein with reference to testing a new fuel, as an exemplary component to be tested for licensure purposes. The method includes generally: generating models for the new system; making samples and getting them accepted for a reactor; and testing the samples in a test or commercial reactor until the exposure time is reached for the expected cycle length of the fuel at final use. The method is preferably done concurrent to submitting a license application for commercial use of the new component to the relevant government body to expedite license testing review.
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