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

The University of Leeds is proudly home to one of the largest nuclear engineering groups within the UK, where multiphase flows are instrumental in much of the work we do. Research at Leeds encompasses the whole fuel cycle, from characterizing bubbly reactor flows and investigation of new molten salt designs to intensified separators and the transportation of nuclear wastes. Additionally, with...

The global pursuit of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 necessitates a comprehensive transition to low-carbon energy sources. To achieve this target, a rapid and extensive transition in energy supply is necessary, leveraging all available technologies. Alongside renewable energies such as solar and wind, nuclear energy is considered an important element in reducing carbon emissions.
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The use of Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) in uranium adsorption has gained attention due to their potential in nuclear waste remediation. Traditional solvothermal synthesis methods, while effective, require high temperatures, long reaction times, and toxic solvents, limiting their scalability. This study introduces an alternative Dissolution-Precipitation (DP) synthesis method for COF...

Efficient treatment of radioactive wastewater containing toxic heavy metals such as Pb²⁺ and Cu²⁺ remains a pressing environmental challenge. This study explores the application of an Agitated Tubular Reactor (ATR) as an intensified process alternative to conventional batch systems. Using a pilot-scale Coflore® ATR, the performance of clinoptilolite and co-precipitation agents under varying...

The treatment of radioactive waste effluents has become increasingly critical with the global expansion of nuclear energy. Conventional methods, such as ion exchange, evaporation, and chemical precipitation, are effective but often limited by high energy requirements and secondary waste generation. Polyamide-based nanofiltration (NF) membranes offer a promising alternative due to their high...

Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in spent nuclear fuel storage pools presents a critical challenge to the structural integrity of nuclear containment systems, with significant implications for radioactive material safety and long-term waste management. This review combines bibliometric analysis and microbiological insights to explore global research trends from 2013 to 2024,...

Handling, transporting, and storing spent nuclear fuel (SNF) present enduring challenges from more than 70 years of nuclear power operations. Transportation and storage systems are rigorously evaluated for criticality, shielding, heat, and structural integrity under conservative conditions, optimized through system analysis. The load conditions for assessing the structural safety of SNF casks...

The increasing generation of disused sealed radioactive sources (DSRS) in Indonesia has created an urgent need for sustainable and secure disposal solutions. Deep borehole disposal (DBD) in limestone formations, especially from abandoned wells, presents a promising approach due to their high structural stability and low porosity, which effectively limit radionuclide migration. This study...

To support the development of a Near-Surface Disposal (NSD) facility in Serpong Indonesia for the interim storage of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste (LILW) generated by research reactors, nuclear industrial and medical activities in Indonesia, it is essential to study and forecast groundwater behavior for the safe disposal of radioactive waste to prevent contamination and...

The rapid expansion of nuclear energy has intensified the need for effective and secure methods of disposing of high-level radioactive waste (HLW). Deep geological repositories (DGRs) and deep borehole disposal (DBD) are two leading strategies for isolating high-level waste (HLW) from the biosphere. Despite their technical potential, both approaches face unresolved issues, including geological...

Radioactive waste from industrial activities, hospitals, research and decommissioning of nuclear/radiation facilities needs to be managed completely until it is stored and disposed of so that it is safe, sustainable and does not pollute the environment. In line with these waste management principles, Indonesia will prepare a long-term storage and disposal, as part of the back end of the...