Neutronics analysis of a subcritical blanket system driven by a gas dynamic trap-based fusion neutron source for ^(99)Mo production

Gamma-emitting radionuclide ^(99m)Tc is globally used for the diagnosis of various pathological conditions owing to its ideal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) characteristics.However,the short half-life of ^(99m)Tc (T_(1/2)=6 h)makes it difficult to store or transport.Thus,the production of ^(99m)Tc is tied to its parent radionuclide ^(99)Mo (T_(1/2)=66 h).The major production paths are based on accelerators and research reactors.The reactor process presents the potential for nuclear proliferation owing to its use of highly enriched uranium (HEU).Accelerator-based methods tend to use deuterium–tritium(D–T) neutron sources but are hindered by the high cost of tritium and its challenging operation.In this study,a new ^(99)Mo production design was developed based on a deuterium–deuterium (D–D) gas dynamic trap fusion neutron source (GDT-FNS) and a subcritical blanket system (SBS) assembly with a low-enriched uranium (LEU) solution.GDT-FNS can provide a relatively high-neutron intensity,which is one of the advantages of ^(99)Mo production.We provide a Monte Carlo-based neutronics analysis covering the calculation of the subcritical multiplication factor (k_(s)) of the SBS,optimization design for the reflector,shielding layer,and ^(99)Mo production capacity.Other calculations,including the neutron flux and nuclear heating distributions,are also provided for an overall evaluation of the production system.The results demonstrated that the SBS meets the nuclear critical safety design requirement (k_(s)<0.97) and maintained a high ^(99)Mo production capacity.The proposed system can generate approximately 157 Ci ^(99)Mo for a stable 24 h operation with a neutron intensity of 1×10^(14) n/s,which can meet 50%of China’s demand in 2025.

VANISHING VISCOSITY FOR NON-ISENTROPIC GAS DYNAMICS WITH INTERACTING SHOCKS

In this paper, we study the vanishing viscosity limit for non-isentropic gas dy- namics with interacting shocks. Given any entropy solution of non-isentropic gas dynamics which consists of two different families of shocks interacting at some positive time, we show that such solution is the vanishing viscosity limit of a family of smooth global solutions for a viscous system of conservation law. We remark that, after the interacting time, not only shocks but also contact discontinuity are generated.

An RKDG finite element method for the one-dimensional inviscid compressible gas dynamics equations in a Lagrangian coordinate

In this paper,Runge-Kutta Discontinuous Galerkin（RKDG） finite element method is presented to solve the onedimensional inviscid compressible gas dynamic equations in a Lagrangian coordinate.The equations are discretized by the DG method in space and the temporal discretization is accomplished by the total variation diminishing Runge-Kutta method.A limiter based on the characteristic field decomposition is applied to maintain stability and non-oscillatory property of the RKDG method.For multi-medium fluid simulation,the two cells adjacent to the interface are treated differently from other cells.At first,a linear Riemann solver is applied to calculate the numerical ？ux at the interface.Numerical examples show that there is some oscillation in the vicinity of the interface.Then a nonlinear Riemann solver based on the characteristic formulation of the equation and the discontinuity relations is adopted to calculate the numerical ？ux at the interface,which suppresses the oscillation successfully.Several single-medium and multi-medium fluid examples are given to demonstrate the reliability and efficiency of the algorithm.

CONVERGENCE OF THE LAX-FRIEDRICHS SCHEME FOR ISENTROPIC GAS DYNAMICS (Ⅰ)

A compactness frame of the Lax-Friedrichs scheme for the equations of gas dynamics is obtained by using some embedding theorems and an analysis of the difference scheme and the weak entropy.

Physics Analysis and Optimization Studies for a Fusion Neutron Source Based on a Gas Dynamic Trap

To further investigate the fusion neutron source based on a gas dynamic trap （GDT）, characteristics of the GDT were analyzed and physics analyses were made for a fusion neutron source based on the GDT concept. The prior design of a GDT-based fusion neutron source was optimized based on a refreshed understanding of GDT operation. A two-step progressive development route of a GDT-based fusion neutron source was suggested. Potential applications of GDT are discussed. Preliminary analyses show that a fusion neutron source based on the GDT concept is suitable for plasma-material interaction research, fusion material and subcomponent testing, and capable of driving a proof-of-principle fusion fission hybrid experimental facility.

Progress in the application of cold gas dynamic spraying to repairing continuous casting molds

A new continuous casting mold repairing method--cold gas dynamic spraying （CGDS） is introduced. The study investigates the advantages of the CGDS process regarding repairing operation, such as convenient, in-situ repairation,little heat delivery, microstructural and dimensional stability and other special applications. Microstructure and mechanical properties of the copper alloy coating, nickel coating, ceramic composite coating, and their interface to the substrates ,which are usually used in repairing operation have been researched by means of optical microscopy （ OM）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and micro-hardness tests. Experimental results have demonstrated the relative density of the copper alloy coating is as high as 98.7%, and that no obvious difference can be observed between the CrZrCu substrate and the Cu alloy coating in terms of microstructures; thus the interface is quite difficult to be identified. The bonding strength and micro-hardness of the Cu alloy coating reach up to 37 MPa and 310 HV0.2 ,respectively. The interface between the copper alloy coating and the nickel coating is either zigzag or wave shaped, and the cohesion is relatively good. As-sprayed nickel coating is dominated by severely deformed particles,and the relative density is up to 98.5%. Complete recrystallization occurred after annealing at 900℃ for one hour,while its micro-hardness remains as high as 124.1 HV02. All these results have indicated that CGDS is a promising technology for repairing the continuous casting mold and that its future development is prosperous as well.

A SUPPLEMENT TO THE PAPERS CONVERGENCE OF THE LAX-FRIEDRICHS SCHEME FOR ISENTROPIC GAS DYNAMICS (Ⅱ)-(Ⅲ)

In the papers (Ⅱ)—(Ⅲ), we studied the global existence of the solutions for the isentropic equation of gas dynamics

Numerical simulation of the effects of the impact velocity on the particle deposition characteristics in cold gas dynamic spraying

In this study, the effects of the impact velocity on the particle deposition characteristics in cold gas dynamic spraying （CGDS） of 304 stainless steel （SS） on an interstitial free （IF） steel substrate are numerical simulated by means of a finite element analysis （FEA）. The results have illustrated that when the particle impact velocity exceeds a critical value at which adiabatic shear instability of the particle starts to occur. Meanwhile, the fatten ratio and impact crater depth （or the effective contacting area ） increase rapidly. The particle-substrate bonding and deposition mechanism can be attributed to such an adiabatic shear deformation induced by both the compressive force and the slide friction force of particle. The critical velocity can be predicted by numerical simulation, which is useful to optimize the CGDS processing parameters for various materials.

THE VACUUM IN NONISENTROPIC GAS DYNAMICS

We investigate the vacuum in nonisentropic gas dynamics in one space vari- able, with the most general equation of states allowed by thermodynamics. We recall physical constraints on the equations of state and give explicit and easily checkable conditions under which vacuums occur in the solution of the Riemann problem. We then present a class of models for which the Riemann problem admits unique global solutions without vacuums.

STRONG SHOCKS IN NONISENTROPIC GAS DYNAMICS

In nonisentropic gas dynamics, with general equations of state, strong cornpressive shocks satisfying the Liu E-condition may violate the Second Law of thermodynamics.

Gas dynamic control of properties of welded joints from high strength alloyed steels

Gas dynamic control in welding with consumable electrode in conditions of two-jet gas shielding and its impact on the processes in the welding area and properties of the welded joints from high strength alloyed steel 30HGSA is considered in the paper. The results of a comparative experimental study of controlling the properties of welded joints by changing the gas dynamics of the active shielding gas are given. The impact force of a shielding gas jet on the drop of the electrode metal is 12 times higher in conditions of two-jet gas shielding than in those of single jet shielding. It is found that gas dynamics of the active shielding gas jet determines the formation of the welded joints, their chemical properties and the properties of the welded joints from high strength alloyed steels. The consumable electrode welding method with two-jet gas shielding provides controlled dynamics in the welding area and allows controlling the transfer of the electrode metal, chemical composition of the weld, stabilizing the welding process, it ensures higher mechanical properties of the welded joints.

A NOTE ON THE EXISTENCE AND NONEXISTENCE OF GLOBALLY BOUNDED CLASSICAL SOLUTIONS FOR NONISENTROPIC GAS DYNAMICS

Existence of globally bounded classical solution for nonisentropic gas dynamics system has long been studied, especially in the case of polytropic gas. In [4], Liu claimed that sufficient condition has been established. However, the authors find that the argument he used is not true in general. In this article, the authors give a counter example of his argument. Hence, his claim is not valid. The authors believe that it is difficult to impose general conditions on the initial data to obtain globally bounded classical solution.

Microstructure and micro-hardness of the Inconel 718 superalloy coating prepared by cold gas dynamic spraying

Inconel 718 superalloy coating was prepared on a martensitic steel substrate by cold gas dynamic spraying （ CGDS ）. Microstructure and micro-hardness of the coating were characterized by means of scanning electronic microscope （SEM） ,energy dispersive spectrometer （EDS）, and micro-hardness and nano-indentation tests. The results have indicated that the coating＇ s thickness can reach more than 300 um, and there exists a good interfacial cohesion between the coating and the substrate. The quantity and size of the defects at the bottom, middle and top areas increase gradually. There is no significant change to the original microstructure of the Inconel 718 superalloy particle after the process of CGDS ;and an obvious torsional deformation on the particle＇ s profile is produced while little deformation at the center part occurs. The micro-hardness of the coating at the bottom, middle and top areas decreases in turn. Compared with the bottom area, the micro-hardness of the middle and top areas decreases by about 10% and 21%, respectively. The nano-hardness of the coating is much lower than the original particle,which decreases by about 13.5% at the bottom area and 28% at the top area,respectively. The distribution of micro-defects is an important factor to the micro-hardness of the coating.

SOME EXACT SOLUTIONS OF 3-DIMENSIONAL ZERO-PRESSURE GAS DYNAMICS SYSTEM

The 3-dimensional zero-pressure gas dynamics system appears in the modeling for the large scale structure formation in the universe. The aim of this paper is to construct spherically symmetric solutions to the system. The radial component of the velocity and density satisfy a simpler one dimensional problem. First we construct explicit solutions of this one dimensional case with initial and boundary conditions. Then we get special radial solutions with different behaviours at the origin.

Influence of the preheated substrate temperature on the microstructure deposition behavior of the 304 stainless steel coatings deposited by cold gas dynamic spraying

The effects of the substrate temperature on the deposition and microstructure of the 304 stainless steel （SS） cold gas dynamic spraying （CGDS） coatings were investigated. It was found that the higher substrate temperature could increase the deposition rate of the 304 SS particles,even the oxide films existed at the interface. There was a critical oxide film with a thickness of 3 -4 um which could be destroyed by the impacted particles. The micro-hardness and microstructure of the 304 SS coatings under different substrate preheating temperatures were almost the same.

Study on the 316L stainless steel coatings and their properties by cold gas dynamic spraying

316L stainless steel coatings were prepared by cold gas dynamic spraying （CGDS） on a carbon steel. A new heater of sprayed powders was added to the traditional facility. The results show that the coating quality is obviously improved, due to better interface bonding and reduced porosity.

ENTROPY CONSISTENCY OF LARGE TIME STEP SCHEMES FOR ISENTROPIC EQUATIONS OF GAS DYNAMICS

In this paper, We show for isentropic equations of gas dynamics with adiabatic exponent gamma=3 that approximations of weak solutions generated by large time step Godunov's scheme or Glimm's scheme give entropy solution in the limit if Courant number is less than or equal to 1.

Numerical simulation of particle tracks in the cold gas dynamic spraying process

In this study,the distribution behavior of the particle flow field in cold gas dynamic spraying （CGDS） was simulated through the Computational fluid dynamics （CFD） method. Traces of the particles with different diameters in the gas flow field were analyzed, and effects of fiat and sphere substrates on the particle tracks were also compared .Simulation results indicate that different escaping directions of particles flow with the two substrates. These investigations. gave instructions on how to design the powder recovery and dusting machines in a CGDS system.

Effects of standoff distance on the supersonic flow fields in cold gas dynamic spraying

In this study,the effects of standoff distance （SOD） on the supersonic flow fields （including gas and particle flow fields） during cold gas dynamic spraying （ CGDS ） are investigated by means of computational fluid dynamics （CFD）. The variation of velocity,temperature,pressure and density with different SoD is elucidated through the analysis of the distribution properties of the flow fields. It is found that the shock waves in front of the substrate remarkably influence the gas and particle flow fields. The wave system of expansion waves and pressure waves come into being continuously. The velocity of gas reaches the super.,;onic speed at the position of the Mach disc, while it decreases sharply when the gas flow crosses the Mach disc. The optirnal SoDs are 40 mm for 1 um particles and 50 mm for both 5 um and 22 um particles.

CONVERGENCE OF THE APPROXIMATE SOLUTIONS TO ISENTROPIC GAS DYNAMICS

This paper gives four pairs of entropies (η_i, q_i) (i=1, 2, 3, 4) to the isentropic gas dynamics equations ρ_t+(ρu)_x=0 (ρu)_t+(ρu^2+p(ρ))_x=0 p(ρ)=k^2ρ~γ,1<γ<3。 when all the function equations are satisfied