Nuclear Engineering and Propulsion Journals

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around identifying current gaps in knowledge regarding nuclear engineering and nuclear propulsion, as well as exploring novel designs and available journals in the field. Participants express interest in free access to relevant literature.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to learn about gaps in knowledge related to nuclear engineering and propulsion.
  • Another participant suggests the journal Physical Review as a potential resource, noting uncertainty about its accessibility.
  • A request for free nuclear engineering journals is made, with a mention that many require subscriptions or purchases.
  • MDPI is identified as a publisher of open access journals, with links provided to specific journals and articles related to nuclear thermal and electric propulsion.
  • Discussion includes the importance of various components in nuclear fuel integrity, highlighting the complexity of propulsion systems in different environments (marine vs. space).
  • Clarification is sought regarding the type of propulsion being discussed, indicating that the technology and mission significantly influence reactor and power plant design.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on specific journals or the best sources for free access to literature. Multiple views on the accessibility of journals and the types of propulsion systems remain present.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that many scientific journals in nuclear science and engineering typically require payment or subscription, and there is uncertainty regarding the availability of free resources.

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Individuals interested in nuclear engineering, propulsion technologies, and access to scientific literature in these fields may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi everyone, does anyone know any free nuclear engineering journals out there? Thanks!
Wanna learn about current gaps in knowledge regarding nuclear engineering and nuclear propulsion and novel designs hehe. Thanks for the help!
 
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I'm not sure about a journal that specific but a good guess would be the peer-reviewed scientific journal Physical Review. Also, I'm not sure it's free. But quality seldom comes free.

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jirehnuclear2025 said:
TL;DR: Hi everyone, does anyone know any free nuclear engineering journals out there? Thanks!

Wanna learn about current gaps in knowledge regarding nuclear engineering and nuclear propulsion and novel designs hehe. Thanks for the help!
Some journals will. have "open access" articles or issues. Most scientific journals in nuclear science and engineering require purchase of an article or subscription to a journal, or a package of articles.

One organization, MDPI, publishes open access journals. I download articles from time to time.
I decided to search Google with "mdpi, nuclear engineering and propulsion", and I fround

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jne

Advances in Nuclear Thermal and Electric Propulsion​

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies/special_issues/9G8E5C6R1G
Click on the link “B4: Nuclear Energy“ reveals open access articles on various topics

One paper in that set = Linking Buffer Microstructure to TRISO Nuclear Fuel Thermo-Mechanical Integrity: A Multiscale Modeling Study
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/19/1/56

Yes, the buffer layer is important, but so is the fuel kernel and the surrounding layers.

A Submersible Power Station: Part B Propulsion Systems​

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/9/1666#Introduction

With respect to propulsion, one did not specify the type of propulsion, whether one means marine/naval or rocket (NTR, NEP, . . . ). The technology and mission are key factors in designing a reactor and nuclear power plant. Marine propulsion has the benefit of a large heat sink (ocean or sea), while space craft propulsion either eject all the heat with the propellant (working fluid) in direct thrust or must radiate waste heat through a radiator (as in a nuclear electric system), or use a hybrid system, which has its own unique challenges.
 
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Oh nice, I'll look into those, thanks!
 
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