THE SECOND SAUDI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING (SCOPE-2)

The ongoing global energy crisis, driven by increasing demand and growing environmental concerns, has intensified the need for sustainable and integrated solutions particularly in the field of water desalination. Desalination technologies are known for their high energy requirements and reliance on fossil fuels, resulting in elevated operational costs and significant environmental impact. In...

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The research represents a groundbreaking application of artificial intelligence to nuclear fuel assembly optimization, specifically targeting the NuScale Small Modular Reactor design . The work addresses critical challenges in nuclear fuel cycle optimization by developing an automated, physics-informed reinforcement learning framework that significantly outperforms traditional optimization methods

The growing interest in compact and lightweight nuclear reactors, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), calls for innovative and simplified control strategies. This study investigates the viability of using rotating annular reflector drums as a primary control mechanism in SMRs an approach not applied in Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) technology previously. The concept involves...

Study involving the modeling of various SGTR accident scenarios (including MSGTR) using the MELCOR thermal-hydraulic code. The analysis focuses on quantifying the potential radiological release and assessing the risk of core degradation. The results aim to enhance the understanding of accident progression and core damage risk associated with tube rupture scenarios.

With the growing global emphasis on low-carbon and energy-secure systems, nuclear energy is becoming a stable electricity source and a reliable supplier of industrial-grade heat. Nuclear energy could enable the hydrogen economy through its generation of hydrogen by thermochemical or electrochemical methods [1]. Integrating hydrogen production facilities with nuclear power plants presents...

The increasing need for efficient and reliable radiation monitoring in nuclear facilities has driven the development of advanced early warning systems. Conventional Radiation Early Warning Systems (REWS) often rely on manual validation, which can delay critical responses during emergencies. Recent nuclear incidents, such as Fukushima, highlight the importance of real-time, automated monitoring...

The Indonesian government aims to incorporate nuclear energy into its Net Zero Emission 2060 strategy, with nuclear power plant operations projected to begin by 2032. The Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) system stands out across various aspects. However, using liquid sodium as a coolant in SFRs presents thermohydraulic safety challenges, particularly in Unprotected Loss of Flow (ULOF) scenarios....

The separation of fine particles from aqueous suspensions is a major challenge in radwaste management, particularly during the treatment of sludges from aging facilities. These sludges often contain stable micron-sized solids that hinder dewatering. Retrieval operations can exacerbate colloid persistence, increasing the risk of radionuclide mobility and compromising facility safety....

Flow induced vibration (FIV) is a known problem
in nuclear reactors which exist due to the interaction
between the turbulent flow of the coolants and the fuel
rod bundles generating vibrations which are
undesirable. These vibrations can be a major cause of
fatigue failures, stress corrosion cracking and fretting
wear of materials, which lead to stand-still costs. To
numerically...

Abstract: High integrity container (HIC) has become a sustainable solution for radioactive spent ion exchange resins (IERs) conditioning due to its stability for long-term storage and disposal and has been implemented in Wolseong Korean nuclear power plant (NPP) and some China’s NPPs. Despite the absence of NPP in Indonesia, radioactive IERs in Indonesia has been generated from nuclear...

This study addresses the critical issue of nuclear fuel disposal by proposing a comprehensive multi-objective optimization framework that balances cost, safety, environmental impact, and disposal time. Unlike traditional approaches that primarily rely on heuristic algorithms—such as Genetic Algorithm (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO), Aquila Optimization...

The Sustainable Nuclear Energy (SNE) research team is designing a Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) for repowering coal power plants. MSR is an Generation IV reactor, uses liquid fuel composed of fluoride or chloride salt mixtures, enabling high-temperature operation at low pressure [1]. Optimal flow distribution is essential to ensure uniform power and efficient heat transfer across all fuel channels...

The rising global demand for rare earth elements (REEs), especially in advanced nuclear energy systems, has increased interest in alternative and sustainable sources. Phosphogypsum (PG), a byproduct of phosphate fertilizer production, contains notable amounts of REEs such as lanthanum, uranium, thorium, cerium, neodymium, samarium, and dysprosium—elements critical to nuclear fuel applications....

The application of advanced fluids with improved thermal properties is a potential approach to enhance heat transfer efficiency in nuclear reactors, resulting in an elevation in the safety margin. This study investigates the impact of a hybrid TiO₂-Cu/water nanofluid on the thermodynamic behavior of coolant flow within a triangular array of a PWR subchannel. A single-phase flow of a...

The Indonesian government aims to incorporate nuclear energy into its Net Zero Emission 2060 strategy, with nuclear power plant operations projected to begin by 2032. The Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) system stands out across various aspects. However, using liquid sodium as a coolant in SFRs presents thermohydraulic safety challenges, particularly in Unprotected Loss of Flow (ULOF) scenarios....

The rising global demand for rare earth elements (REEs), especially in advanced nuclear energy systems, has increased interest in alternative and sustainable sources. Phosphogypsum (PG), a byproduct of phosphate fertilizer production, contains notable amounts of REEs such as lanthanum, uranium, thorium, cerium, neodymium, samarium, and dysprosium—elements critical to nuclear fuel applications....

The main aims of this work was to determine the effects of ionize radiation (gamma and e-beam rays) on starch: PVA and Starch: PVA:CNC films. 3 different starches where used for this purpose; pre-irradiated corn and wheat starches and native wheat starch. The results obtained from this works shows that in terms of mechanical test, corn Starch had highest elongation at break whereas...

The TNG-40 is a cutting-edge 40 MWe mobile pressurized water reactor (PWR) designed as a floating small modular reactor (SMR) to support Saudi Arabia’s energy diversification goals. Its compact and efficient design, featuring UO₂-Silumin composite fuel and optimized enrichment strategies, enables safe, reliable, and flexible power generation for maritime logistics, emergency coastal power, and...

The application of advanced fluids with improved thermal properties is a potential approach to enhance heat transfer efficiency in nuclear reactors, resulting in an elevation in the safety margin. This study investigates the impact of a hybrid TiO₂-Cu/water nanofluid on the thermodynamic behavior of coolant flow within a triangular array of a PWR subchannel. A single-phase flow of a...

With sea freight accounting for around 90% of global trade, screening shipping-container cargo presents significant challenges at seaports, particularly in countries like Bangladesh. Now a days Nuclear and Radiological application in Bangladesh is quite expanding. For this reason, it has become an alarming issue to ensure nuclear and radiological security in Bangladesh to prevent illicit...

The modeled detector has been used to examine the versatility of the MCNP package in modeling the response of high pressure ion chambers to photon radiation. The results show that the response characteristics of a gas ion chamber filled with xenon are similar to the measured results from other studies of similar ion chambers. The model results indicate that while the use of a compressed xenon...

Compact spherical fusion tokamaks require robust neutron shielding to protect superconducting cores from radiation-induced degradation within tight spatial constraints (~50 cm). Tungsten carbide (WC) is a prime candidate shielding material due to its excellent neutron and gamma attenuation properties, but its response to neutron irradiation is not fully understood. This study examined WC's...

The development of Generation IV reactors to replace coal-fired power plants has recently gained global attention. The Sustainable Nuclear Energy (SNE) research team is currently designing a 300 MWth Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) for repowering coal power plants. As a Generation IV reactor, the MSR uses liquid fuel consisting of fluoride or chloride salt mixtures, allowing high-temperature...

The interaction of ionizing radiation with living organisms and their components is a fundamental issue in the field of radiation protection. DNA, as the carrier of genetic information that is sensitive to mutations, and for this reason, understanding the nature of the impact of ionizing radiation on DNA is particularly important. The scope of presented work was applying two spectroscopic...

Phase change materials (PCMs) are widely applied in thermal energy storage systems due to their high latent heat capacity, and understanding their solidification behavior is crucial for optimizing heat release performance. In this study, the solidification process of a selected PCM was numerically investigated using STAR-CCM+ to analyze the associated flow characteristics and phase transition...

The safe and sustainable management of radioactive waste across all phases — including conditioning, storage, transportation, and disposal — requires reliable, autonomous, and long-term monitoring solutions. This work presents a novel integrated system developed by the University of Pisa within the H2020 PREDIS project, aiming to address the operational challenges posed by sensor...

The hybrid reactor can be considered an attractive actinide burner for transmuting transuranic nuclear waste and reproducing fissile material. Its availability of high-energy neutrons from an external source coupled to the system (such as neutrons produced by spallation reactions or fusion reactions) makes it possible to burn transuranics even in a subcritical operating mode, making such...

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The integration of digital Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems in nuclear facilities creates complex cyber-physical-human systems, introducing vulnerabilities at the confluence of nuclear safety, physical security, and cybersecurity. Conventional risk assessment methodologies often analyze these domains independently and are thus inadequate for evaluating blended threats that exploit...

The Effect of Control Rod Position On Control Rod Worth In Gama Micro Space Reactor

Nuclear energy is one of the most promising energy sources to meet the world's growing energy demand. This calls for the development of more efficient and safer Generation IV reactor technologies. The FUJI-U3 Molten Salt Reactor (MSR), as one of the Generation IV reactor designs, offers several advantages, including high fuel efficiency, long-term reduction of radioactive waste, and the...

This study investigates the thermal behaviour of deep geological repositories (DGRs) designed to isolate high-level radioactive waste (HLW) and spent nuclear fuel (SNF) in Bangladesh. Given the long-term heat generation from radioactive decay, understanding temperature evolution within the repository is crucial for safety and design optimization. Using ANSYS software, this study simulates the...

This study presents the development and evaluation of novel chromium–niobium (Cr–Nb) alloy coatings as an accident-tolerant fuel (ATF) solution for Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs). Cr–Nb coatings with 15 and 25 at.% Nb were deposited via magnetron sputtering on Zr-based cladding and subjected to out-of-pile testing. Long-term dynamic autoclave corrosion tests exceeding 120 days under BWR Normal...

In this study, gamma radiation capability of glass systems made up of a mixture of boron and coconut shell ash (CSA) doped with varying concentrations of tellurium-dioxide (TeO2) (BTC1–BTC5) were investigated with the composition 58CSA–(42–x)B2O3–xTeO2 (where x = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5 mole%). The glass samples were fabricated via the melt-quenching technique at 1000oC melting...

Five tin-bismuth alloys doped Sb element with composition Sn -50Bi and (92-x)Sn -8Sb-xBi (x= 10.0, 20.0, 30.0 and 40.0 wt.%) was prepared by melting pure Sn, Bi and Sb at 500 °C then casting at 30 °C. The phase composition, morphology, microhardness, and mechanical behavior of the prepared alloys were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Vicker...