Modeling fuel behavior in liquid metal fast reactors: A multiphysics approach with JOG formation analysis

Key Points

• Fuel behavior in liquid metal fast reactors reveals critical aspects of operational stability.
• Key findings indicate significant variations in thermal conductivity and neutron flux patterns.
• Analysis leverages a multiphysics approach to assess heat transfer and JOG formation intricacies.
• Understanding this interplay may enhance design safety protocols for advanced reactor technology.