Preparation and characterization of fission products Simfuels as a burnup analysis reference material

Author

Aubets Oliva, Maria Helena

Abstract

The complete characterization of spent nuclear fuel, UO2, requires the combination of a multitude of different analysis techniques, as it is extremely important to have a detailed understanding of the properties of UO2 and how they vary during its operation. The complete characterization of spent uranium dioxide requires the combination of a multitude of different analysis techniques, as well as various disciplines such as physics, materials science, chemistry, and others. Post-irradiation examination is a key component in understanding, optimizing, and predicting nuclear fuel efficiency.
In this work, doped UO2 was synthesized with burn monitors to study its behavior as a function of the burn. Analytical characterization techniques were also carried out and it was evaluated which method of preparation of the nuclear fuel pellets was more efficient.

Director

Colominas Guàrdia, Carles
Hedberg, Marcus; Johnson, Kyle 

Degree

IQS SE - Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Date

2021-09-17