7 postdoc-finite-element-microstructure PhD positions at The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre
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the target material compound (e.g. oxide, carbide or metal form) and engineer a microstructure which contains an interconnected pore network. Additionally this microstructure must be stable under proton beam
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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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variable atmospheres. Even minor deviations in oxygen potential can lead to out-of-specification fuel pellets. Furthermore, the fuel microstructure, density, porosity, and stoichiometry, which are vital
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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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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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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 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