{"id":193663,"date":"2024-10-05T16:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/?p=193663"},"modified":"2024-10-04T15:20:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T19:20:34","slug":"studying-3d-printing-of-tungsten","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/studying-3d-printing-of-tungsten\/","title":{"rendered":"3D printing of tungsten is being studied to improve safety in nuclear reactors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Iowa State University, Assistant Professor Sougata Roy and his team are breaking new ground in using 3D printing to develop tungsten<\/strong> components, a key material for withstanding the extreme conditions inside nuclear reactors. With a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy<\/a><\/strong> , Roy and his team are looking to leverage the advantages of additive manufacturing to improve the efficiency and safety of these systems. <\/p>\n\n

Does 3D printing tungsten reduce costs in nuclear energy?<\/h2>\n\n

Tungsten has been identified as an ideal material for the inner walls of fusion reactors<\/a><\/strong> due to its ability to withstand high temperatures, erosion, and exposure to high-energy neutron radiation. However, working with this metal in the traditional way is expensive, as it is extremely hard and brittle<\/strong> . This is where 3D printing technology<\/a><\/strong> comes in. Using laser powder blowing directed energy deposition, researchers can fabricate tungsten alloys layer by layer, improving the process and reducing costs. <\/p>\n\n

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This project has the potential to transform the way we create components for nuclear energy. It is a collaborative effort between universities and national laboratories that can make a difference in the transition to cleaner and more efficient energy sources. <\/p>\nRoy said.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

Furthermore, one of the most innovative aspects of the project is the use of computational simulations and physics-based models to complement the experiments. These tools, which include machine learning, will allow researchers to optimize experimental results and develop new, more fracture-resistant tungsten alloys. <\/p>\n\n

This research effort falls under the Department of Energy\u2019s EPSCoR program<\/a><\/strong> , which has allocated $36 million to boost energy research across the country. Roy and his team\u2019s work not only represents a breakthrough in metal 3D printing<\/a><\/strong> , but also a significant step toward the future of clean nuclear energy. <\/p>\n\n

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Source and photo: Iowa State University<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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