Countercurrent flow limitation (CCFL) is a critical phenomenon in the operation of pressurized water reactors (PWRs), particularly during scenarios such as loss-of-coolant accidents (LOCA).

The Deep Fission reactor is based on the time-tested (67 years) traditional technology of the pressurized water reactor (PWR), the most common type of nuclear reactor around the world. even the same ...

After 12 years of delays and challenges, the reactor finally began generating power on December 20, 2024, according to Électricité de France (EDF). Flamanville 3, a pressurized water reactor, is the ...

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Initially developed in the 1950s, molten salt reactors have benefits in higher efficiencies and lower waste generation. Some designs do not require solid fuel, which eliminates the need for ...

Undeniably, ambitions for a nuclear renaissance are thriving. The UK is building its first nuclear power station in 30 years, France plans a new fleet of 14 reactors and, in total worldwide, 100 new ...

A novel nuclear reactor currently under construction at the Abilene Christian University (ACU) in Texas will help generate carbon-free energy while also desalinating water, solving two problems at ...

In Mid-2024, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a construction permit yesterday to Abilene Christian University, giving ACU and its partners the go-ahead to build the Molten Salt Research ...

The challenge of water level control in steam generators, particularly at low power levels, has always been a critical aspect of nuclear power plant operation. To address this issue, this paper ...