About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Ceramics and Ceramic-Based Composites for Nuclear Applications III
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| Presentation Title |
Preliminary Results on Non-destructive TRISO Defect Identification via X-ray Imaging |
| Author(s) |
Joshua J. Kane |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Joshua J. Kane |
| Abstract Scope |
Characterizing TRISO defects is critical for fuel production as it plays a major role in TRISO fuel’s performance and safety within a reactor. By identifying and understanding these defects, we can improve the quality assurance processes, enhance the reliability of TRISO fuel, and support the scaling up of TRISO fuel production to meet growing energy demands. This project aims to develop a non-destructive method for identifying defects in TRISO particles using x-ray imaging in combination with non-destructive spectroscopic techniques. This presentation will focus on preliminary optimization of x-ray methods to identify and isolate defective TRISO particles within large batches of TRISO fuel. High resolution X-ray tomography subsequently used to characterize defect types and morphology will also be discussed. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Nuclear Materials, Characterization, Composites |