NEUP CINR-24-31544: In Situ Assessment of Molten Salt Transport into Nuclear Graphite Microstructures using Ultrasonic Sensors

This project focuses on the transport of molten salt into nuclear graphite along with the investigation of ultrasonic methods for sensing graphite material property changes, especially elastic modulus, associated with intrusion of molten salt into the graphite microstructure. Experimental studies coupled with physics-based simulations will be used to assess strategies for in situ sensing of salt intrusion in the reactor environment to enhance long-term viability of molten salt reactors.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	Johns Hopkins University
PI	James Spicer