STARS - Master Theses and Trainees
Current Projects
| Name | Project | University/Scope | Supervisor(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varbella, Anna | Optimisation of SNF canister loadings taking into account safety and operational constraints | EPFL/MSc | D. Rochman | 2020 |
Completed Projects
| Name | Project | University/Scope | Supervisor(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Buys Roessingh, Vincent | Characterization f a neutron detector efficiency as a function of Energy | ETHZ/MSc | R. Adams, G. Perret | 2021 |
| Solans, Virginie | Optimisation of canister loading using a neural network | D. Rochman | 2020 | |
| Bellotti, Michele | Technological and economic strengths of SMRs and problems of CAREM reactor modeling with TRACE | EPFL/MSc | K. Nikitin | 2019 |
| Brazell, Christian | Optimization of Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage using a Neural Network and Simulated Annealing | TAMU, USA/MSc | D. Rochman | 2019 |
| Leisinger, Sebastian | Synthetic Data for CHF using Machine Learning Methods |
ETHZ/MSc | R. Mukin | 2019 |
| Jung, Byungho | PWR structures activation forecasts using Monte Carlo neutron transport simulation | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc |
A. Vasiliev, M. Pecchia |
2018 |
| Westlund, M. | Monte Carlo simulations of Bowing effects using realistic fuel data in nuclear fuel assemblies | Uppsala University/MSc | D. Rochman | 2018 |
| Di Pierno, L. | Development of a CAD Fluid Model for the PKL facility | ETHZ/Trainee | R. Mukin | 2017 |
| Li, Jiahzhi | Simulations of Bowing Effects on Isotopic Inventories for Simplified Pin, Assembly and Full Core Models | EPFL/MSc | D. Rochman | 2016 |
| Savelli, R. | Validation of PSI Fluence Methodology for Long-Term Irradiated Dosimeter Capsules | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | A. Vasiliev | 2016 |
| Janin, G. | Development of optimal micro/macroscopic cross-section model for a transport pin-by-pin solver | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | P. Mala | 2016 |
| Guo, W. | Development of TRACE/CAD Methodology for System Code Nodalization | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | I. Clifford | |
| Nguyen Van Ho, R. | Nuclear Data Uncertainty Propagation for LWR Fuel Assembly Lattices | PHELMA-U. Seoul/Trainee | O. Leray | 2015 |
| Ryu, M. | Development and Refinements of nTRACER | U. Seoul/NE MSc | S. Canepa, H. Ferroukhi | 2015 |
| Yao, H. | Thermal-Hydraulic Simulation of Rig-Of-Safety Assessment Tests in Large Scale Test Facility using Updated TRACE Code | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | I. Clifford | 2015 |
| Zhang, D. | Bundle Reconstruction History Method for Direct Whole Core Calculations with the Code nTRACER | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | S. Canepa | 2015 |
| Guo, Z. | Simulation of Irradiation Damage in Chromium-doped LWR Fuel | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Krack, R. Ngayam-Happy | 2015 |
| Liu, C. | Development and Optimization of Fast Solution Algorithms for the Fuel Depletion Equations | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | P. Mala | |
| Perrier, H. | Development of Hybrid CASMO/SERPENT Deterministic/Stochastic Fuel Depletion Scheme | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Pecchia, O. Leray, H. Ferroukhi | 2014 |
| Dupre, A. | Modelling and Validation Enhancements of the PSI Fast Neutron Fluence MCNPX based Computational Scheme using recent KKG Experimental Data | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | A. Vasiliev | 2014 |
| Rossinelli, L. | Assessment of SERPENT for BWR Lattice Modelling and Development of Coupling to SIMULATE-3 Code | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Hursin,H. Ferroukhi | 2014 |
| Zhou, Q. | Validation of CFD Solvers for Buoyancy Driven Flows on the basis of ROCOM Tests | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | R. Puragliesi, O. Zerkak | 2014 |
| Bogetic, S. | Development and Verification of TRACE/PARCS Methodology for analyses of the Swiss Reactors | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Hursin, A. Dokhane, H. Ferroukhi | 2013 |
| Demeshko, M. | Development and Verification of CSARMA Noise Analysis Method for BWR Causality | Osaka U./Trainee | A. Dokhane, H. Ferroukhi | |
| Li, S. | CFD Simulations of Boiling and Natural Circulation in Passice Containment Condenser System Pools | NPIC/IAEA Fellow | R. Puragliesi | |
| nigam, A. | Modelling and Validation of COBRA-TF Sub-Channel Code for OECD/NEA BFBT Benchmark | MSc EMINE/Trainee | C. Adamson | 2013 |
| Wicaksono, D. | Comparative Study of Monte-Carlo Code Systems for LWR Fuel Depletion | ETHZ-EPFL/Trainee | A. Vasiliev, H. Ferroukhi | |
| Wicaksono, D. | Development and Asssement of Advanced Temporal Coupling Schemes for TRACE/S3K Analyses | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | O. Zerkak | 2012 |
| Zvoncek, P. | Numerical Methods for Nuclear Design Optimization of LWR Assemblies with Inert-Matrix Fuel | ETHZ-EPFL/Trainee | W. Wieselquist, H. Ferroukhi | 2012 |
| Belaid, S. | Modelling and Validation of System Thermal-Hydraulic Codes for Experiments at Integral Test Facilities | IAEA Fellow/Trainee | J. Freixa | 2012 |
| Gudmundsson, P. | Study of minimal requirements for thermal-hydraulics/neutronics mapping schemes in BWR ATWS Simulations | ETHZ/MSc | K. Nikitin | 2012 |
| Dufresne, A. | Development of MCNPX-based Computational Scheme for Reference Numerical Estimations of High-Energy PWR Control Rod Tip Fluence | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | H. Ferroukhi, A. Vasiliev | 2011 |
| Bernatowicz, K. | Trend Analysis of PWR Core Modelling Accuracy | U. Gdansk/Trainee | W. Wieselquist, H. Ferroukhi | 2010 |
| Pittarello, R. | Monte Carlo analysis of RPV dosimetry experiments | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | A. Vasiliev | 2010 |
| Gupta, A. | Modelling of KKG Steam Generator using TRACE | IIT Kharagpur/MSc | W. Barten | 2009 |
| Kalfuss, L. | Simulation of a HALDEN-LOCA experiment with the thermohydraulic code TRACE | TU-Dresden/MSc | Y. Aounallah |
