Experimental Investigation And Performance Analysis Of The Transformational Challenge Reactor (Tcr) System Under Various Temperature And Pressure Conditions

<p>The Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR) represents a significant advancement in nuclear reactor technology, taking into consideration modularity, efficiency, and safety. This study explores the coupling between thermal behavior and the coolant gas flow behavior of the TCR’s 3D-printed ceramic core under various operating conditions. Using nitrogen as a coolant, experiments were performed at pressures ranging from 20.4 bar to 40.8 bar (300 to 600 psi) and temperatures from 100°C to 300°C. The main parameters including gas inlet and outlet temperatures, the TCR wall temperature at the inlet and outlet, and flow rates, were analyzed to evaluate heat transfer efficiency and system stability. Results indicate that higher pressures improve thermal conductivity, while increased flow rates improve heat dissipation but reduce residence time. Stable Pressure Vessel (PV) wall temperatures across all conditions confirm effective insulation. These findings validate the TCR’s potential for high-efficiency, high temperature applications, providing a foundation for its deployment in next-generation nuclear systems.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Engineering (M.E.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Soliman, Ahmed Mohamed Ali

Contributors dc:contributor

• Masahiro Kawaji
• Feridun Delale

• TCR
• Reactor
• Core
• Gas-Cooled
• Pressure-vesse
• Nitrogen
• high-pressure
• elecric-heaters
• Energy Systems
• Heat Transfer, Combustion
• Mechanical Engineering

Repository record dc:identifier

https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cc_etds_theses/1258

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:academicworks.cuny.edu:cc_etds_theses-2353