10 finite-element-analysis PhD positions at The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre in Belgium
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underexplored. Coupled numerical models of the tunnel and surrounding soil will be developed, combining finite element with boundary element and perfectly matched layer formulations. These models will be used
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is a synthetic element. The high Pu content presents some challenges for the aqueous reprocessing of spent FR MOX fuel of which the most important are slow dissolution in nitric acid, increased
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within the Generation IV portfolio, offering high efficiency and sustainability. However, their robust safety demonstration remains essential. This PhD project focuses on a critical component of reactor
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to 75 chemical elements. This work focuses on the target release efficiency, one of the most important and most limiting steps of an ISOL facility. This is normally worked out through carefully selecting
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of choice, based on the extensive know-how gained with lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE), the heavy liquid metal (HLM) coolant foreseen for the MYRRHA Accelerator Driven System. In any HLM cooled system
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to component degradation, such as in the ion source or target, performance can change over time. Furthermore, operation may be suboptimal because operators typically don't explore the full tuning parameter space
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microscopy, particle size and surface area analysis, density measurements, and X-ray diffraction. In-situ techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis and dilatometry will be applied, complemented by
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promising solution, enabling three-dimensional visualization and, when combined with dual-energy CT (DECT), material discrimination and compositional analysis. This project aims to establish a non-destructive
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, interviews, and discourse analysis to assess the effectiveness of key interventions such as content moderation, debunking, and prebunking. The project is embedded within Factcheck.vlaanderen and the Media
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of the fuel thermal conductivity with burnup for fuels. SCK CEN recently installed a laser flash analysis (LFA) in hotcell environment in order to measure thermal diffusivity of irradiated materials. Using