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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The U.S. Million Person Study of Low-Dose-Rate Health Effects
There is a critical knowledge gap regarding the health consequences of exposure to radiation received gradually over time. While there is a plethora of studies on the risks of adverse outcomes from both acute and high-dose exposures, including the landmark study of atomic bomb survivors, these are not characteristic of the chronic exposure to low-dose radiation encountered in occupational and public settings. In addition, smaller cohorts have limited numbers leading to reduced statistical power.
Ahmed S. Adail
Nuclear Technology | Volume 211 | Number 6 | June 2025 | Pages 1172-1184
Research Article | doi.org/10.1080/00295450.2024.2384262
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The Chernobyl accident taught us an important lesson regarding the significance of the emergency diesel generator (EDG), which is crucial for supplying a nuclear facility with emergency alternating-current power. A worst-case scenario would occur if the EDG failed to start functioning. In response to this problem, this research addresses the issue and suggests an optimal design for another alternative electrical source using solar energy. Until now, employing this technology presented a challenge as a solar energy system generates electrical harmonics that are transmitted from the photovoltaic (PV) grid to the electrical network. These harmonics can negatively impact the performance and operation of nuclear facilities.
Consequently, this study proposes a comprehensive investigation that tackles this issue by implementing a LCL filter to mitigate the harmonics in the PV network. This paper not only provides an alternative solution in the event of a diesel generator breakdown, but also studies the effect of this solution on the station’s performance and how to improve it. A mathematical model based on the MATLAB program is developed to simulate the application of the LCL filter strategy. The proposed technique is tested through simulation with an actual case, demonstrating its reliability and high-quality outcomes.