Zero-dimensional transient model of large-scale cooling ponds using well-mixed approach
- Submitting institution
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Birmingham City University
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 12Z_OP_D2041
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.anucene.2017.12.043
- Title of journal
- Annals of Nuclear Energy
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- First page
- 342
- Volume
- 114
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- ISSN
- 0306-4549
- Open access status
- Technical exception
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- Year of publication
- 2017
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
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- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Proposed double-weighted
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- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Additional information
- This work is the first of its kind for a large spent nuclear fuel cooling pond, which was partially funded by Sellafield Ltd., and represents the final academic research after several consultancy projects undertaken by the author. By investigating the fundamental transfer processes, a model was developed to mimic various ‘what if’ scenarios for normal operation as well as accidental overheating and is clearly superior to other available tools. The method will be useful at decision making stage for efficient operation of any large sized spent fuel ponds. A follow-up research proposal is currently being pursued with Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
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- Non-English
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