PhD Dissertations
2020
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Towards the Development of Novel Cladding Materials based on Nanolaminated Ternary Carbides (MAX phases) for Different Nuclear SystemsDate: 07/02/2020 
 Author: Tunca, B.
 Subject: Towards the Development of Novel Cladding Materials based on Nanolaminated Ternary Carbides (MAX phases) for Different Nuclear Systems
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Vleugels, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Lambrinou, K.
2019
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Formation, Transport and Deposition of Lead Oxide in Lead-Bismuth Cooled Nuclear SystemsDate: 19/09/2019 
 Author: Gladinez, K.
 Subject: Formation, Transport and Deposition of Lead Oxide in Lead-Bismuth Cooled Nuclear Systems
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Heynderickx, G.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Rosseel, K.
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Nanoscale study of ageing and irradiation induced precipitates in the DIN 1.4970 alloyDate: 04/09/2019 
 Author: Cautaerts, N.
 Subject: Nanoscale study of ageing and irradiation induced precipitates in the DIN 1.4970 alloy
 University: UAntwerpen
 Promotor: Schryvers, D.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Delville, R.
2018
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Investigation of processing routes, microstructures and mechanical properties of reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steels for nuclear fusion applicationsDate: 07/12/2018 
 Author: Puype, A.
 Subject: Investigation of processing routes, microstructures and mechanical properties of reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steels for nuclear fusion applications
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Petrov, R.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Malerba, L.
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Development and validation of a system thermal-hydraulic/CFD codes coupling methodology for multi-scale transient simulations of pool-type reactorsDate: 02/07/2018 
 Author: Toti, A.
 Subject: Development and validation of a system thermal-hydraulic/CFD codes coupling methodology for multi-scale transient simulations of pool-type reactors
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Vierendeels, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Belloni, F.
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The MYRRHA reactor design and the primary heat exchanger (PHX) tube rupture event analysisDate: 23/04/2018 
 Author: Castelliti, D.
 Subject: The MYRRHA reactor design and the primary heat exchanger (PHX) tube rupture event analysis
 University: UGenova
 Promotor: Lomanoco, G.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Van den Eynde, G.
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Liquid Metal Corrosion Effects in MYRRHA Candidate 316L Austenitic Stainless SteelDate: 26/03/2018 
 Author: Klok, O.
 Subject: Liquid Metal Corrosion Effects in MYRRHA Candidate 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel
 University: VUB
 Promotor: De Graeve, I.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Lambrinou, K.
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Oxygen sensors and electrochemical oxygen pumps for lead alloy cooled nuclear systemsDate: 21/02/2018 
 Author: Manfredi, G.
 Subject: Oxygen sensors and electrochemical oxygen pumps for lead alloy cooled nuclear systems
 University: ULB
 Promotor: Herman-Buess, G.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Lim, J.
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The SoLid antineutrino detector: construction and commissioning with cosmic ray muonsDate: 06/02/2018 
 Author: Moortgat, C.
 Subject: The SoLid antineutrino detector: construction and commissioning with cosmic ray muons
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Ryckbosch, D.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Popescu, L.
2017
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M n+1AX n Phase Carbides for Nuclear ApplicationsDate: 01/12/2017 
 Author: Lapauw, T.
 Subject: M n+1AX n Phase Carbides for Nuclear Applications
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Vleugels, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Lambrinou, K.
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Kinetic Monte Carlo studies of formation of radiation-induced phases in bainitic and ferritic/martensitic steelsDate: 27/09/2017 
 Author: Chiapetto, M.
 Subject: Kinetic Monte Carlo studies of formation of radiation-induced phases in bainitic and ferritic/martensitic steels
 University: ULille
 Promotor: Becquart, C.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Malerba, L.
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Simulation of a Radio-Frequency Quadrupole with the Method of MomentsDate: 17/01/2017 
 Author: Raucy, C.
 Subject: Simulation of a Radio-Frequency Quadrupole with the Method of Moments
 University: UCLouvain
 Promotor: Craeye, C.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Vandeplassche, D.
2016
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Nuclear data uncertainty propagation and uncertainty quantification in nuclear codesDate: 03/10/2016 
 Author: Fiorito, L.
 Subject: Nuclear data uncertainty propagation and uncertainty quantification in nuclear codes
 University: ULB
 Promotor: Labeau, P-E.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Stankovskiy, A.
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Advanced non destructive methods for criticality safety and safeguards of used nuclear fuelDate: 30/09/2016 
 Author: Rossa, R.
 Subject: Advanced non destructive methods for criticality safety and safeguards of used nuclear fuel
 University: ULB
 Promotor: Labeau, P-E.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Borella, A.
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Development of a liquid-PbBi target for ISOL@MYRRHADate: 28/09/2016 
 Author: Houngbo, D.
 Subject: Development of a liquid-PbBi target for ISOL@MYRRHA
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Vierendeels, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Popescu, L.
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Reactivity Monitoring of Accelerator-Driven Nuclear Reactor SystemsDate: 04/01/2016 
 Author: Uyttenhove, W.
 Subject: Reactivity Monitoring of Accelerator-Driven Nuclear Reactor Systems
 University: TU Delft
 Promotor: Wolterbeek, H.T.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Van den Eynde, G.
2015
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Liquid Metal Embrittlement of a 9Cr-1Mo Ferritic-martensitic Steel in Lead-bismuth Eutectic Environment under Low Cycle FatigueDate: 02/11/2015 
 Author: Gong, X.
 Subject: Liquid Metal Embrittlement of a 9Cr-1Mo Ferritic-martensitic Steel in Lead-bismuth Eutectic Environment under Low Cycle Fatigue
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Seefeldt, M.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Marmy, P.
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Experimental analysis of flow-induced vibrations and application to the fuel rod bundle of the MYRRHA reactorDate: 01/10/2015 
 Author: De Pauw, B.
 Subject: Experimental analysis of flow-induced vibrations and application to the fuel rod bundle of the MYRRHA reactor
 University: VUB
 Promotor: Berghmans, F.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Van Tichelen, K.
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Computational analysis of flow-induced vibrations in fuel rod bundles of next generation nuclear reactorsDate: 29/09/2015 
 Author: De Ridder, J.
 Subject: Computational analysis of flow-induced vibrations in fuel rod bundles of next generation nuclear reactors
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Vierendeels, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Schuurmans, P.
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Numerical modeling of oxygen mass transfer in the MYRRHA systemDate: 25/09/2015 
 Author: Marino, A.
 Subject: Numerical modeling of oxygen mass transfer in the MYRRHA system
 University: VUB
 Promotor: Deconinck, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Lim, J.
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Beta-delayed fission in proton-rich nuclei in the lead regionDate: 01/09/2015 
 Author: Ghys, L.
 Subject: Beta-delayed fission in proton-rich nuclei in the lead region
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Van Duppen, P.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Popescu, L.
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Evaporation of polonium from lead-bismuth eutectic nuclear coolantDate: 18/06/2015 
 Author: Gonzalez Prieto, B.
 Subject: Evaporation of polonium from lead-bismuth eutectic nuclear coolant
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Martens, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Aerts, A.
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Deformation and mixing of co-existing shapes in the neutron-deficient Polonium isotopesDate: 18/03/2015 
 Author: Kesteloot, N.
 Subject: Deformation and mixing of co-existing shapes in the neutron-deficient Polonium isotopes
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Van Duppen, P.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Popescu, L
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Development of a Core Management Tool for the MYRRHA Irradiation Research FacilityDate: 02/02/2015 
 Author: Jaluvka, D.
 Subject: Development of a Core Management Tool for the MYRRHA Irradiation Research Facility
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Vandewalle, S.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Van den Eynde, G.
2014
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A contribution to the development of sensitive and isotope-selective analytical methods based on sector-field ICP-mass spectrometry for supporting the development of Gen IV nuclear reactorsDate: 19/12/2014 
 Author: Tindemans, T.
 Subject: A contribution to the development of sensitive and isotope-selective analytical methods based on sector-field ICP-mass spectrometry for supporting the development of Gen IV nuclear reactors
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Vanhaecke, F.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Dobney, A.
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Plasticity of Fe-Ni-Cr alloys under irradiationDate: 10/10/2014 
 Author: Bakaev, A.
 Subject: Plasticity of Fe-Ni-Cr alloys under irradiation
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Van Neck, D.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Terentyev, D.
2013
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Integration of radiation tolerant LIDAR receiver with mm accuracy and kHz repetition rateDate: 10/12/2013 
 Author: Cao, Y.
 Subject: Integration of radiation tolerant LIDAR receiver with mm accuracy and kHz repetition rate
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Steyaert, M.
 SCK CEN Mentor: De Cock, W.
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Development of a diagnostic method for thermoelastic characterization of coatings using laser ultrasonicsDate: 25/09/2013 
 Author: Verstraeten, B.
 Subject: Development of a diagnostic method for thermoelastic characterization of coatings using laser ultrasonics
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Glorieux, C.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Verschuuren, P.
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Identification in nuclear and thermal energy moderator temperature coefficient estimation via noise analysis and black-box modeling of heat transferDate: 22/04/2013 
 Author: Monteyne, G.
 Subject: Identification in nuclear and thermal energy moderator temperature coefficient estimation via noise analysis and black-box modeling of heat transfer
 University: VUB
 Promotor: Schoukens, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Baeten, P.
2012
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Investigation of the Hardening of Neutron Irradiated and Thermally Aged Iron-Copper Alloys, on the Basis of Mechanical and Magnetic Relaxation PhenomenaDate: 24/04/2012 
 Author: Minov, B.
 Subject: Investigation of the Hardening of Neutron Irradiated and Thermally Aged Iron-Copper Alloys, on the Basis of Mechanical and Magnetic Relaxation Phenomena
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Dupré, L.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Konstantinovic, M.
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Secondary SCRAM System for Liquid Metal Cooled Nuclear ReactorsDate: 27/02/2012 
 Author: Vanmaercke, S.
 Subject: Secondary SCRAM System for Liquid Metal Cooled Nuclear Reactors
 University: UCLouvain
 Promotor: Bartosiewicz, Y.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Van den Eynde, G.
2010
2008
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ADS Candidate Materials Compatibility with Liquid Metal in a Neutron Irradiation EnvironmentDate: 11/12/2008 
 Author: Van den Bosch, J.
 Subject: ADS Candidate Materials Compatibility with Liquid Metal in a Neutron Irradiation Environment
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Degrieck, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Al-Mazouzi, A.
2007
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-cr model alloys and high Cr steels under neutron irradiationDate: 16/11/2007 
 Author: Matijasevic, M.
 Subject: Microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-cr model alloys and high Cr steels under neutron irradiation
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Verleysen, P.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Al-Mazouzi, A.
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Améliorations du modèle de cascade intranucléaire de Liège en vue de l'étude de cibles de spallation pour les systèmes hybridesDate: 22/06/2007 
 Author: Aoust, T.
 Subject: Améliorations du modèle de cascade intranucléaire de Liège en vue de l'étude de cibles de spallation pour les systèmes hybrides
 University: ULiège
 Promotor: Cugnon, J.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Malambu Mbala, E.
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An optimum approach to Monte Carlo burn-upDate: 16/04/2007 
 Author: Haeck, W.
 Subject: An optimum approach to Monte Carlo burn-up
 University: UGent
 Promotor: Wagemans, C.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Aït Abderrahim, H.
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Compatibility of structural materials with liquid lead-bismuth eutectic - Liquid metal corrosion and liquid metal embrittlement of steels in liquid lead-bismuthDate: 12/03/2007 
 Author: Sapundjiev, D.
 Subject: Compatibility of structural materials with liquid lead-bismuth eutectic - Liquid metal corrosion and liquid metal embrittlement of steels in liquid lead-bismuth
 University: KULeuven
 Promotor: Bogaerts, W.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Van Dyck, S.
2006
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Study of radiation effects in FeCr alloys for fusion applications using computer simulationDate: 07/12/2006 
 Author: Terentyev, D.
 Subject: Study of radiation effects in FeCr alloys for fusion applications using computer simulation
 University: ULB
 Promotor: Hou, M.
 SCK CEN Mentor: Malerba, L.