| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T22: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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ACerS Robert B. Sosman Award Symposium: Advancing the Science of Materials for Extreme Environments
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| Presentation Title |
Regeneration, Co-generation and Generation via Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics |
| Author(s) |
William Edward Lee, Michael Rushton, Simon Middleburgh |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
William Edward Lee |
| Abstract Scope |
Our research is aimed at regeneration of the region by supporting plans for its two nuclear licensed sites, which currently host reactors being decommissioned but have real potential for development of Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) based on fusion, lead cooled fast reactors and high temperature gas-cooled reactor which operate at temperatures high enough to support industrial processes via co-generation or even using dedicated reactors to provide process heat for production of hydrogen, chemicals and synthetic jet fuels. We are examining composite UN (Tm = 2847C), UB2 (Tm = 2430C), spray dried UO2/ZrB2 (Tm = 2865/3246C) fuels for AMRs including space reactors where UHTC moderators and neutron absorbers are also being considered. We work with local Further Education Colleges to support apprenticeships and training for students to fill nuclear jobs generated. Successful delivery of UHTC-driven advanced reactors has a crucial role in the economic future of the region. |