Novel Nuclear Reactors and Research Reactors

With the innovation of nuclear energy technology, Generation IV reactors, small nuclear reactors, and fusion reactors have received widespread attention and research. The Generation IV reactors, such as ultra-high temperature reactors, liquid metal fast reactors, molten salt reactors, etc., have made significant improvements in sustainability, safety, economy, and suppression of nuclear proliferation. Small modular nuclear reactors have outstanding characteristics such as diverse uses, flexible deployment, environmental friendliness, and high safety. Research reactors play an important role in the development of new nuclear reactors. Research reactors are mainly used for material irradiation, isotope production, nuclear technology application theory and experimental research, etc. The design and operation of novel reactors and research reactors have distinct characteristics. Therefore, their design and simulation are often more complex, diverse, and challenging than conventional nuclear power plants. This special issue will collect the latest developments in novel and research reactors, and explore relevant cutting-edge technologies.

This research topic aims to provide a platform for the discussion of formalisms, methodologies, models, and simulation tools that relate to novel nuclear reactors and research reactors.

We welcome submissions on novel concepts and innovations in the following categories:

1. Development strategy and research direction for novel nuclear reactors and research reactors;
2. Conceptual design of novel nuclear reactors and research reactors;
3. Reactor physics, shielding calculation, reactor physics experiment for novel nuclear reactors and research reactors;
4. Multi-scale/Multi-physics Simulation for novel nuclear reactors and research reactors;
5. Reactor thermal-hydraulics and Safety Analysis for novel nuclear reactors and research reactors;
6. Nuclear Fuel and Materials, Nuclear fuel cycle for novel nuclear reactors and research reactors;
7. Computational Fluid Dynamics and Applications
8. Computer Code Development, Verification and Validation
9. Uncertainty Quantification, Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization
10. High Performance Computing, Visualization for Fluid Flow, and Radiation Transport Problems
11. Other Applications Related to novel nuclear reactors and research reactors;

The editors encourage submissions of original research articles, short communications and review articles that cover the above-mentioned topics.