Issue 5/2025 AJSE-Mechanical Engineering: Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Content (45 Articles)
Concluding Preface
- Editorial
Afaque Shams, Khaled Al-Athel, Iztok Tiselj, Bojan Ničeno, Ihsan ulhaq Toor
Progress in Surface Engineering Using Slow Highly Charged Ions
- REVIEW ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Ayman S. El-Said
Understanding Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC), Affecting Variables and Prevention Strategies in Nuclear Power Plants—A Review
- REVIEW ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Ali Ahmad Amiri, Ihsan Ulhaq Toor, Afaque Shams
A Comprehensive Review on the Use of Nanoparticles in Nuclear Power Plants
- REVIEW ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Osman K. Siddiqui, Afaque Shams, Khaled Al-Athel
Application of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Corrosion and Cracks Detection in Nuclear Power Plants: A Review
- REVIEW ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Malik Al-Abed Allah, Ihsan ulhaq Toor, Afaque Shams, Osman K. Siddiqui
The Potential Application of Mining Wastes and Slag as Radiation Shielding: A Characterization Study Using EpiXS
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Mon Bryan Z. Gili, Julius Federico M. Jecong
A Neutronics Study of the Initial Fuel Cycle Extension in APR-1400 Reactors: Examining Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Enrichment Design
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Mohammad Alrwashdeh, Saeed A. Alameri
Numerical Investigations of a Two-Way Coupled Fluid–Structure Interaction Approach for Fast Transients in Fluid-Filled Flexible Piping Systems
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Frédéric Daude, Pascal Galon, Afaque Shams
Nuclear Fission Energy Initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Abdulaziz Alruwaished, Sultan Alshehri, Abdulkarim Mukhrish, Afaque Shams, Khaled Al-Athel
Part Strength Control Element Assemblies Effectiveness in APR1400 Reactivity Management During Transient Operation
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Hasan Alnuaimi, Saeed A. Alameri, Khurrum Saleem Chaudri, Mohammad Alrwashdeh
A Representative Volume Element Model for Investigating the Hydride Inclusion Effect on Ductility of Zry-Based Nuclear Fuel Cladding
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Belal Almomani, Junaidi Syarif, Yoon-Suk Chang
Effect of Europium Complexation on N,N,N′,N′-Tetraoctyldiglycolamide Degradation Against Gamma Radiation
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Iván Sánchez-García, Hitos Galán
Dynamic Characteristics of a Single- and a Two-Phase Flow Through Multistage Orifices
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Baqir Muhammad, Abdelsalam Al-Sarkhi, Afaque Shams, Wael Ahmed, Hasan Badr
Future Polish Zero-Carbon Energy Mix Combining Renewable and Nuclear Energy Sources
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Maciej Lipka
Evaluating Risks of Multi-unit Nuclear Sites: Insights and Considerations
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Ibrahim A. Alrammah
Analysis of the Cobalt-60 Production in the AP1000-Like Pressurized Water Reactor Using SERPENT2
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Julia Świa̧tkowska, Piotr Darnowski
Validation and Application of the OpenMC Monte Carlo Code for VENUS-2 MOX Core Experiment
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Yaping Guo, Zelong Zhao
Superconductivity for Nuclear Fusion: Past, Present, and Future
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Julia Haack
A Predictive Machine Learning-Based Analysis for In-Tube Co-current Steam Condensation Heat Transfer in the Presence of Non-condensable Gases
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Samah A. Albdour, Yacine Addad, Imran Afgan
Vitrification as a Key Solution for Immobilisation Within Nuclear Waste Management
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Michael I. Ojovan
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Facility from the Motivation Perspective
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Ning Chen, Huihui Ni
Phase Evolution of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia During Hybrid Microwave Sintering
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Morsi M. Mahmoud, Nestor Ankah, Mohammed Arif, Zuhair M. Gasem
Development of Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor Technologies at ENEA Brasimone Research Center
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Daniele Martelli, Alessandro Del Nevo, Massimo Angiolini, Agostini Pietro, Mariano Tarantino, Giacomo Grasso, Francesco Lodi, Ranieri Marinari, Marco Utili, Camillo Sartorio, Ivan di Piazza, Dario Diamanti, Serena. Bassini, Sebastiano Cataldo, Pierdomenico Lorusso, Chiara Ciantelli, Carlo Cristalli
THAI Database for Validation of Water-Cooled Reactor Safety Analysis Codes
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Sanjeev Gupta, Martin Freitag, Gerhard Poss
A Thermal Approach for Modeling Concrete Ablation During Molten Corium–Concrete Interaction
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Ilyas Khurshid, Muritala A. Amidu, Mubashir Hassan, Muhammad Faizan, Imran Afgan, Yacine Addad
Turbulence Modelling for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Fuel Assemblies: Current Status and Future Perspectives
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Afaque Shams
Radiation Heating Effects on B4C-SS Eutectic Melting and Its Relocation Behaviour
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Zeeshan Ahmed, Avadhesh Kumar Sharma, Marco Pellegrini, Hidemasa Yamano, Koji Okamoto
Evaluation of Some Heavyweight Minerals as Sustainable Neutron and Gamma-Ray Attenuating Materials: Comprehensive Theoretical and Simulation Investigations
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Ahmed M. Zayed, Ahmed M. El-Khayatt, Karem A. Mahmoud, Petros Petrounias, Mostafa A. Masoud
On the Discrete Ordinates Method for Non-orthogonal Structured Meshes
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Saad Bin Mansoor
Assessment of Turbulence Models in Predicting the Heat Transfer of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Abdullah Alasif, Osman Siddiqui, Andrea Pucciarelli, Afaque Shams
CFD Validation of Forced and Natural Convection for the Open Phase of IAEA Benchmark CRP-I31038
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Abdalla Batta, Andreas G. Class
Experimental and Numerical Study of Taylor Bubble in Counter-Current Turbulent Flow
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Iztok Tiselj, Jan Kren, Blaž Mikuž, Raksmy Nop, Alan Burlot, Grégoire Hamrit
Application of URANS Simulation and Experimental Validation of Axial Flow-Induced Vibrations on a Blunt-End Cantilever Rod for Nuclear Applications
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Anas Muhamad Pauzi, Hector Iacovides, Andrea Cioncolini, Hao Li, Mostafa R. A. Nabawy
The Promising Use of Volcanic Silica Rocks as an Environmental Source for Diagnostic X-ray Shielding Applications
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Mohammed M. Damoom
Prospects of Nuclear Power in a Sustainable Energy Transition
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Muhammad Asif, Barry Solomon, Charles Adulugba
A Magnet Design of an Advanced High-Field Superconducting Cyclotron for Medical Isotope Production
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
A. O. Alrashdi, M. A. Alkadi, S. M. Alshammari, K. S. Alharbi, K. N. Alharbi, A. S. Aldawood, S. A. Altuijri, K. A. Alkhulayfi
A Study on Xenon Estimation During Load-Follow Operation Using Sliding Mode Observer in APR1400 for A Predictive Soluble Boron Control
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Husam Khalefih, Yonghee Kim
Safety, Security, and Design Consideration of Nuclear Power Plants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Osama Alsafi, Abdulwahab Alhamdi, Abdulaziz Alsanea, Mohammed Alsultan, Salman Alzahrani, Afaque Shams, Khaled Al-Athel, Osman Siddiqui
Advancing Nuclear Research and Education in Slovenia and EU: From Operating the TRIGA Reactor to Building a New Generation Facility
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Jan Malec, Iztok Tiselj, Leon Cizelj, Anže Pungerčič, Tanja Goričanec, Luka Snoj
Toward the Development of a Comprehensive Nuclear System Analysis Code Based on Two-Fluid Model: Starting with an Isentropic Approach
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Sultan Al-Faifi
Numerical Study of Near-Field Radionuclides Dispersion Around Barakah Power Plant During Postulated Accidental Release Scenarios
- Open Access
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Fatema Ali Almazrouei, Yacine Addad, Peter Rodgers
Nuclear Power, Photovoltaics, and Compressed Air Energy Storage: A Low-Cost, on-Demand Power Hub for Saudi Arabia
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Jihad Hassan AlSadah
Structural Health Monitoring of Nuclear Site Facilities Using Optimal Sensor Placement for Damage Detection and Prediction of Failure
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Asad Muhammad Butt
Computational Methods and Representative Cases for Fluid–Structure Interaction in Nuclear Reactor Vessel and Internals
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
Pascal Veber, Fredrik Tornberg, Afaque Shams, Osman K. Siddiqui
Preliminary Design of NDP-400: Economical Heat Generation for Efficient Desalination
- RESEARCH ARTICLE - Special Issue - Challenges and Recent Advancements in Nuclear Energy Systems
H. J. Jeong, J. S. Song, G. M. Lee, H. Cho, S. S. Lim, Y. Alessi, M. Albooq, J. J. Choi, Y. H. Jeong, H. Kwon
