DANIEL DE SOUZA GOMES

DANIEL DE SOUZA GOMES

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Graduating from Fundação Educacional Inaciana Padre Sabóia de Medeiros, FEI (1987), Master in Electrical Engineering from Escola Politécnica of the University of São Paulo (2002), Ph.D. in Nuclear Technology from the University of São Paulo, USP (2014). Post Doctorate by the Energy and Nuclear Research Institute, IPEN (2018). He is currently a technologist at the National Nuclear Energy Commission IPEN-SP, at the nuclear engineering center (CEN). (Text obtained from the Currículo Lattes on May 4th 2023)

Possui graduação em Engenharia Elétrica pela Fundação Educacional Inaciana Padre Sabóia de Medeiros FEI (1987), mestrado em Engenharia Elétrica pela Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (2002), doutorado em Tecnologia Nuclear pela Universidade de São Paulo (2014). Pós Doutorado pelo Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, (2018). Atualmente é tecnologista da Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear IPEN-SP, centro de engenharia nuclear. (Texto extraído do Currículo Lattes em 04 maio 2023)

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Preliminary assessment of iron alloy cladding as accident tolerant fuel cladding
2019 - ABE, ALFREDO; TEIXEIRA, ANTONIO; SOUZA, DANIEL; GIOVEDI, CLAUDIA
Modification of fuel performance code to evaluate iron-based alloy behavior under LOCA scenario
2021 - GIOVEDI, C.; ABE, A.; MUNIZ, R.O.R.; GOMES, D.S.; SILVA, A.T.; MARTINS, M.R.
Accident tolerant fuels (ATF) has been studied since the Fukushima Daiichi accident in the research efforts to develop new materials which under accident scenarios could maintain the fuel rod integrity for a longer period compared to the cladding and fuel system usually utilized in Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR). The efforts have been focused on new materials applied as cladding, then iron-base alloys appear as a possible candidate. The aim of this paper is to implement modifications in FRAPCON and FRAPTRAN fuel performance codes to evaluate the behavior of iron-based alloys under Loss-of-Coolant Accident (LOCA) scenario. For this, initially the properties related to the thermal and mechanical behavior of iron-based alloys were obtained from the literature, appropriately adapted and introduced in the fuel performance code subroutines. The adopted approach was step by step modifications, where different versions of the code were created. The assessment of the implemented modification was carried out simulating an experiment available in the open literature (IFA-650.5) related to zirconium-based alloy fuel rods submitted to LOCA conditions. The obtained results for the iron-based alloy were compared to those obtained using the regular version of the fuel performance code for zircaloy-4. The obtained results have shown that the most important properties to be changed are those from the subroutines related to the mechanical properties of the cladding. The results obtained have shown that the burst is observed at a longer time for fuel rods with iron-based alloy, indicating the potentiality of this material to be used as cladding with ATF purposes.
The IPEN/CNEN contribution to IAEA FUMAC benchmark using modified fuel performance code based on stainless steel as cladding under steady state, transient and accident conditions
2020 - ABE, ALFREDO; SILVA, ANTONIO T. e; GIOVEDI, CLAUDIA; MELO, CAIO; GOMES, DANIEL de S.; MUNIZ, RAFAEL R.
The IPEN/CNEN (Brazil) participated in IAEA Coordinated Research Project on Fuel Modeling in Accident Conditions (FUMAC) among others 18 countries (Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Norway, Republic of Korea , Russian Federation , Spain , Sweden , Ukraine and United States of America), which aim was focused in modelling, predicting and improving the understanding of the behaviour of nuclear fuel under accident conditions in order to better understanding and enhanced safety of nuclear fuel. A serie of LOCA (Loss of Coolant Accident) experiments data were made available for the participants to perform simulation using their fuel performance codes and the outcome gives an idea about fuel codes limitation considering LOCA simulation and possible improvement needed in the existing models related to LOCA condition.The IPEN/CNEN (BRAZIL) proposal for FUMAC-CRP was to modify existing fuel performance codes (FRAPCON and FRAPTRAN) considering stainless steel as cladding material and perform a simulation comparing to zircaloy cladding performance under steady state and accident condition. The HALDEN LOCA Experiments (IFA 650-9, IFA-650-10 and IFA-650-11) were selected and modeled to perform the LOCA accident simulation considering the original cladding (zircaloy) and compared to stainless steel cladding.
Fuel performance assessment of enhanced accident tolerant fuel using iron-based alloys as cladding
2018 - GIOVEDI, C.; MARTINS, M.R.; ABE, A.; MUNIZ, R.O.R.; GOMES, D.S.; SILVA, A.T.
In the framework of the Enhanced Accident Tolerant Fuel (EATF) program, one important tool to assess the behaviour of new materials under irradiation is the use of fuel performance codes. For this, it is necessary to modify conventional fuel performance codes to introduce the properties of the materials to be studied. The aim of this paper is to present some preliminary results obtained using modified versions of the FRAPCON code adapted to evaluate the performance as cladding of two different types of iron-based alloys as cladding: stainless steel (AISI 348), and FeCrAl alloy, including a preliminary sensitivity analysis. The results obtained using the modified versions of the codes were compared to those obtained for zirconium-based alloys using the original code version. The results have shown and confirmed that iron-based alloys are one of the promising candidates to be used as EATF cladding in PWR.
Assessment of high conductivity ceramic fuel concept under normal and accident conditions
2020 - GOMES, D.S.; ABE, A.; SILVA, A.T.; MUNIZ, R.O.R.; GIOVEDI, C.; MARTINS, M.R.
After the Fukushima Daiichi accident, the high conductivity ceramic concept fuel has been revisited. The thermal conductivity of uranium dioxide used as nuclear fuel is relatively low, as consequence fuel pellet centerline reaches high temperatures, high fission gas release rate, increase of fuel rod internal pressure reducing the safety thermal margin. Several investigations had been conducted in framework of ATF (Accident Tolerant Fuel) using different additives in ceramic fuel (UO2) in order to enhance thermal conductivity in uranium dioxide pellets. The increase of the thermal conductivity of fuel can reduce the pellet centerline temperature, consequently less fission gas releasing rate and the low risk of fuel melting, hence improving significantly fuel performance under accident conditions. The beryllium oxide (BeO) has high conductivity among other ceramics and is quite compatible with UO2up to 2200°C, at which temperature it forms a eutectic. Moreover, it is compatible with zircaloy cladding, does not react with water, has a good neutronic characteristics (low neutron absorption cross-section, neutron moderation). This work presents a preliminary assessment of high conductivity ceramic concept fuel considering UO2-BeO mixed oxide fuel containing 10 wt% of BeO. The FRAPCON and FRAPTRAN fuel performance codes were conveniently adapted to support the evaluation of UO2-BeO mixed oxide fuel. The thermal and mechanical properties were modified in the codes for a proper and representative simulation of the fuel performance. Theobtainedpreliminary results show lower fuel centerline temperatureswhen compared to standard UO2 fuel, consequently promoting enhancement of safety margins during the operational condition and under LOCA accident scenario.
Development and application of modified fuel performance code based on stainless steel as cladding under steady state, transient and accident conditions
2019 - ABE, ALFREDO; SILVA, ANTONIO T. e; GIOVEDI, CLAUDIA; MELO, CAIO; GOMES, DANIEL de S.; MUNIZ, RAFAEL R.
The IPEN/CNEN proposal for FUMAC-CRP was to modified fuel performance codes (FRAPCON and FRAPTRAN) in order to assess the behavior of fuel rod using stainless steel as cladding and compare to zircaloy cladding performance under steady state and accident condition. The IFA 650- 9, IFA-650-10 and UFA-650-11experiments were modelled to perform the LOCA accident simulation considering the original cladding and compared to stainless steel cladding.
Performance analysis of UO2-SiC fuel under normal conditions
2019 - GOMES, DANIEL de S.; SILVA, ANTONIO T. e
This study aims to investigate a fuel mixture of silicon carbide (SiC) and uranium dioxide (UO2) and analyze performance when this fuel applies to light-water reactors (LWRs). Utilization of the licensing code, FRAPCON, with UO2 helped to determine the fuel response under normal conditions initially. High thermal conductivity could permit the use of UO2-10 vol% SiC fuel, showing thermal conductivity values that are far superior to the UO2 alone, exceeding 50% at 900 °C. Ultimately, the formulation should reduce gaseous fission products, avoid fuel cracking, and improve safety margins. SiC has excellent physical properties such as chemical stability, a cross-section with low absorption, irradiation resistance, and a higher melting point. There are some benefits for fuels that use carbon composites such as UO2-carbon nanotube (CNT), and UO2-diamonds. The pellets containing fractions of the carbon limit the amount of fissile U-235 and require additional enrichment to produce the same energy. In the past, there have been various attempts to increase the thermal conductivity of UO2. High conductivity is present in uranium nitride (UN), uranium carbide (UC), and UO2 mixed with beryllium oxide (BeO). The production method of UO2-SiC fuels should include the spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique. Advantages of SPS include a lower manufacturing temperature of 1050°C, better results, and reduced processing time of 30 s. SPS can help produce more tolerant fuels, such as UO2-SiC, UO2-carbon nanotube, and diamond powder dispersion in the UO2 matrix. The thermal conductivity of SiC can decrease substantially under irradiation. UO2-diamond has some drawbacks because of graphitization phenomena.
Behavior of thorium plutonium fuel on light water reactors
2019 - GOMES, DANIEL S.; SILVA, ANTONIO T. e; OLIVEIRA, FABIO B.V. de; LARANJO, GIOVANNI S.
Designs using thorium-based fuel are preferred when used in compliance with sustainable energy programs, which should preserve uranium deposits and avoid the buildup of transuranic waste products. This study evaluates a method of converting uranium dioxide (UO2) to thorium-based fuel, with a focus on Th-Pu mixed oxide (Th-MOX). Applications of Th-MOX for light water reactors are possible due to inherent benefits over commercial fuels in terms of neutronic properties. The fuel proposed, (Th-Pu)O2, can be helpful because it would consume a significant fraction of existing plutonium. Aside from the reactor core, the proposed fuel could be useful in existing technology, such as in a pressurized water reactor (PWR). However, licensing codes cannot support Th-MOX fuel without implementing adaptations capable of simulating fuel behavior using the FRAPCON code. The (Th-Pu)O2 fuel should show a plutonium content that produces the same total energy release per fuel rod when using UO2 fuel. Thorium is a fertile material and demands a slightly higher plutonium content when used in Th-MOX. Mixed ceramic oxides show thermodynamic responses that depend on the comprising chemical fractions, and there is little information in databases on irradiation effects. The neutronic analysis is carried out using the SERPENT code to quantify transuranic production and compare this production with the original UO2 fuel assembly. Parameters such as delayed neutron fraction and temperature reactivity coefficient are also determined. Through these analytical methods, the viability and sustainability of the proposed new fuel assembly can be demonstrated in a closed fuel cycle.
Uncertainty evaluation and sensitivity analysis under accident scenarios
2018 - GOMES, DANIEL de S.; SILVA, ANTONIO T. e
Nuclear power units need to operate conditioned the lowest risk possible. Safety analysis must use paired models, combining probabilistic and deterministic methods. In this study, FRAPCON and FRAPTRAN codes were used to simulate an idealized test based on IFA-650 series, carried out within Halden program. Nuclear systems work to depend on uncertainty values that must be quantified and propagated. The sources of uncertainties can be divided among physical models, boundary conditions, and mechanical tolerances. Eight physical models that can be configured, such as thermal conductibility, and fission gas release. Mechanical tolerances introduced by fuel fabrication are deviations that must propagate throughout of the system. To measure the effects produced by uncertainties were used correlation coefficients between entry and exit. Uncertainties contained on input values are spread to measure the impact created on safety limits. The method adopted used 96 samples to achieve the 95% of probability and 95% of confidence level.
Analysis of the combined effects on the fuel performance of UO2-BeO as fuel and iron-based alloy as cladding
2017 - GIOVEDI, CLAUDIA; ABE, ALFREDO; MUNIZ, RAFAEL O.R.; GOMES, DANIEL S.; SILVA, ANTONIO T. e; MARTINS, MARCELO R.
Iron-based alloys have been considered as promising candidate material to replace zirconium-based alloys as fuel cladding based on the previous experience of the first generation of pressurized water reactors (PWR). Moreover, the safety margins of nuclear fuels can be improved by means of additives in the fuel pellet, as beryllium oxide (BeO), due to the increase of the fuel thermal conductivity. These efforts are part of the accident tolerant fuel (ATF) program which aims to develop nuclear fuel systems with enhanced performance under normal operation, design-basis accident and severe-accident conditions. This paper addresses the combined effects on the fuel performance considering the BeO additive in the fuel pellet and stainless steel 348 as cladding material under steady-state and loss-of-coolant-accident (LOCA) scenario. The fuel performance simulation and assessment are conducted using modified versions of well-known fuel performance codes (FRAPCON/FRAPTRAN). The obtained results have shown that the studied fuel system (stainless steel cladding and UO2-BeO) enables an improvement in the main parameters associated to the fuel safety margins under steady-state irradiation as well as LOCA scenario.