Research
Generally, engineers aim to apply mitigating solutions to hinder propagation and gain recovery or maintain performance despite setbacks, scientists aim to characterise or model the surrounding environment to understand initiation mechanism. Very little is known about the mechanisms triggering the initiation. URÅNIA intend to focus directly on unveiling the precursors responsible for initiation using an ad hoc breakthrough methodology.
See below to find out more about each area…
Non-oxide
Nuclear Fuels
Conventional Fuels
Cladding Interaction
Environmental Degradation
Water Chemistry & Coolant Chemistry
Mechanical Performace
Neutron Irradiation Damage
Ion Irradiation Damage
Gamma Radiation