They’re the source of the fission reaction that makes nuclear plants work. Fuel rods are long metal tubes filled with uranium that’s been formed into pellets. When these rods are placed inside ...

Flow-induced vibration (FIV) in nuclear fuel rods is a critical area of research due to its implications for the safety and efficiency of nuclear reactors. As fluid flows around fuel rods ...

The tests involved exposing unfueled SiGA cladded rods to the intense radiation environment ... It enables higher power operation and longer fuel lifetimes. This translates to increased efficiency ...