Novel Steel Composite for Nuclear Shielding
Structural steel composite for shielding against neutrons and electromagnetic radiation
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In nuclear reactor environments, particularly within fission and fusion reactor cores, effective radiation shielding is critical to ensure both the safety and longevity of the structural components. These reactor cores are...
Published: 1/30/2025
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Inventor(s): Lance Snead, David Sprouster
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Campus > Stony Brook University
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Creep Resistant Cu-based CuCrNbZr Alloy with High Thermal Conductivity
A novel Cu-based alloy with high thermal conductivity and thermal creep resistance for high-temperature applicationsRSS.HDBackground> Background: <High strength, high conductivity copper (Cu) alloys are a potentially attractive option for a variety of demanding high heat flux structural applications ranging from aerospace to fusion energy. Fusion...
Published: 4/26/2024
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Inventor(s): Lance Snead, Lizhen Tan, Ling Wang, Steven Zinkle
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Campus > Stony Brook University
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Two-Phase Composite Moderators for Compact High-Temperature Nuclear Reactors
Using a two-phase composite moderator to make thermal neutron reactors more compact, cost-effective, and saferRSS.HDBackground> Background: <A large majority of the commercial fission power reactors used around the world are known as Thermal‑neutron Reactors. These reactors involve the absorption of a thermal (low energy) neutron to trigger the...
Published: 3/16/2023
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Inventor(s): Lance Snead, David Sprouster, Jason Trelewicz
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Campus > Stony Brook University
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High Temperature Metal Hydride Composite Moderators for Shielding Applications
A composite moderator formed by entraining metal hydrides within an irradiation-stable and moderating ceramic matrix of Magnesium OxideRSS.HDBackground> Background: <Advanced nuclear systems including fusion power and fission power systems require shielding of harmful irradiation for both personnel safety and protection of capital equipment. The...
Published: 1/2/2024
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Inventor(s): Lance Snead, Jason Trelewicz
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Campus > Stony Brook University
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