Strategic Objectives
• Master the complex physics of Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) in liquid metals.
• Optimize heat transfer in high-flux hybrid blanket environments.
• Navigate the corrosive challenges of lead, bismuth, and lithium alloys.
• Design resilient cooling systems for the future of sustainable energy.
The Core Challenge
Conventional cooling fails under the extreme heat fluxes and intense magnetic fields of next-generation reactors.
01
The Evolution of Nuclear Coolants
02
Fundamental Thermohydraulics
03
The MHD Phenomenon
04
Liquid Lead Characteristics
05
Lead-Bismuth Eutectic (LBE)
06
Lithium-Lead Dynamics
07
Hartmann Flow
08
The Magnetic Pressure Drop
09
Heat Transfer Correlations
10
Corrosion and Material Compatibility
11
Oxygen Control Systems
12
Turbulence in MHD Flows
13
Electromagnetic Pumps
14
Hybrid Blanket Design
15
Tritium Extraction and Management
16
Instrumentation and Sensors
17
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
18
Safety and Passive Decay Heat Removal
19
The Poloidal-Toroidal Flow Challenge
20
Heavy Liquid Metal Experiments
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