NSUF 21-BOR60: High Fidelity Ion Beam Simulation of High Dose Neutron Irradiation
The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate the capability to predict the evolution of microstructure and properties of structural materials in-reactor and at high doses, using ion irradiation as a surrogate for reactor irradiations. “Properties” includes both physical properties (irradiated microstructure) and the mechanical properties of the material. Demonstration of the capability to predict properties has two components. One is ion irradiation of a set of alloys to yield an irradiated microstructure and corresponding mechanical behavior that are substantially the same as results from neutron exposure in the appropriate reactor environment. Second is the capability to predict the irradiated microstructure and corresponding mechanical behavior on the basis of improved models, validated against both ion and reactor irradiations and verified against ion irradiations. Taken together, achievement of these objectives will yield an enhanced capability for simulating the behavior of materials in reactor irradiations.
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Award Announced Date | 2024-01-16T09:40:23.767 |
| Awarded Institution | None |
| Facility Tech Lead | Alina Montrose |
| Irradiation Facility | |
| PI | None |
| PI Email | [email protected] |
| Project Type | RTE |
| RTE Number | None |