Nuclear Fuels and Materials

在第二级核燃料和材料研究中心的第二个任期内，Piro博士和他的团队将开展研究，以实现以下目标：i)提高传统和先进核燃料的性能和安全性，同时对核燃料废料进行对环境负责的处置；ii)通过先进技术探索创新的研究方法；以及iii)促进一流的学术计划，以促进高素质人才的培训，以便在加拿大核工业就业。上述目标将通过与协调一致的实验方案并行进行的先进建模和模拟技术来实现。计算研究将包括开发和执行最先进的软件，包括高性能计算支持的多物理代码开发。实验研究将涉及各种材料科学技术，包括使用惰性大气手套盒、热重分析仪、差示扫描量热仪和X射线衍射仪。这项研究将通过与加拿大、美国和欧洲的国家实验室的持续伙伴关系得到加强。此外，学生将获得体验式学习机会，包括在加拿大和国际合作伙伴的实习机会。CRC计划预计将产生创新和独特的技术，包括针对核燃料的新型计算多物理能力，但也可以同样应用于其他部门。同样，新的实验技术也有望被开发出来，例如先进的小型模块反应堆(SMR)的熔盐化学净化程序。这项工作的预期意义是向行业和政府利益攸关方转让知识和技术，特别是在SMR的部署和运作方面。对加拿大的好处是继续支持核电站和新兴核技术的经济、可靠和安全运行。

During the second term of the Tier 2 CRC in Nuclear Fuels and Materials, Dr. Piro and his team will perform research to achieve the following objectives: i) enable the enhancement of performance and safety of conventional and advanced nuclear fuels along with the environmentally responsible disposition of nuclear fuel waste; ii) explore innovative research approaches through advanced techniques; and iii) foster a state-of-the-art academic program to facilitate the training of highly qualified personnel for employment in the Canadian nuclear industry. The foregoing objectives will be achieved through advanced modelling and simulation techniques conducted in parallel with a concerted experimental program. Computational research will include the development and execution of state-of-the-art software, including multi-physics code development, supported by high performance computing. Experimental research will involve a variety of materials science techniques, including the use of an inert atmosphere glovebox, thermogravimetric analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, and x-ray diffractometer. This research will be strengthened via ongoing partnerships with national laboratories in Canada, the US, and Europe. Furthermore, students will have experiential learning opportunities, including internships at Canadian and international partners. The CRC program is expected to generate innovative and unique techniques, including novel computational multi-physics capabilities that will be aimed at nuclear fuels, but could equally be applied to other sectors. Similarly, novel experimental techniques are expected to be developed, such as purification procedures of molten salt chemistry for advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMR). The anticipated significance of the work is knowledge and technology transfer to industry and government stakeholders, particularly in regards to the deployment and operation of SMRs. The benefit to Canada is the continued support of economical, reliable, and safe operation of nuclear generating stations and emerging nuclear technologies.