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X-energy, Dow apply to build an advanced reactor project in Texas
Dow and X-energy announced today that they have submitted a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas. The project could begin construction later this decade, but only if Dow confirms “the ability to deliver the project while achieving its financial return targets.”
Li-Xian Fang, Sheng-Yan Lin, Fu Zeng, Chi-Hu Wang, Yong-Cheng Xie
Nuclear Technology | Volume 195 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 71-78
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NT15-62
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
In this paper, we study the relationship between correlation dimension and signal structure based on nonlinear fractal theory. It shows that when the signal structure is more complex, the correlation dimension is higher. By analyzing background noise, the impact signals of loose parts, and the correlation dimensions of impact signals from background signals, we find that the change of correlation dimensions can reflect the situation of loose parts in reactor operation greatly, and the nonlinear feature of loose parts is consistent at some point. This method can be used to test the initial loosening of parts and to provide an effective way to improve the stability of loose-part monitoring systems.
