Advanced Simulations for Nuclear Fusion Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B4: Nuclear Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 323
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nuclear fusion reactors; nuclear energy; computational structural mechanics; multiphysics simulation; thermo-structural optimization
Interests: nuclear fusion reactors; nuclear energy; computational structural mechanics; multiphysics simulation; thermo-structural optimization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the global demand for clean, sustainable, and reliable energy sources continues to rise, advancing research in fusion nuclear energy, and thermal energy systems has become increasingly important. A major challenge in the development of these technologies lies in optimizing their design and performance under extreme operational conditions, such as high temperatures and complex thermal management requirements. The integration of advanced materials and components, along with the need for enhanced efficiency, calls for innovative engineering and design strategies.
Numerical simulation plays a critical role in addressing these challenges, enabling researchers to model and predict the thermal, mechanical, and multiphysical behavior of nuclear energy systems under a wide range of conditions. Through simulation, it is possible to test new designs, optimize performance, and develop more efficient solutions without the need for extensive physical prototyping. These methods, combined with analytical and computational approaches, are essential for advancing the design and optimization of next-generation fusion nuclear energy systems.
In this context, the Guest Editors invite submissions to a Special Issue of Energies that focuses on original research, quantitative analyses, and review articles addressing these challenges in nuclear energy systems. We welcome contributions that explore innovative solutions and methodologies, including but not limited to the following topics:
- Thermal, structural, and multiphysical analyses for energy systems;
- Thermal reactions for nuclear energy;
- Heat transmission and cooling of nuclear fusion devices;
- Use of numerical simulation in energy system design and optimization;
- Analytical and alternative approaches to nuclear energy system performance;
- Performance assessments under extreme conditions;
- Optimized designs and optimization analyses;
- Innovative architectures for energy systems;
- Advanced engineering strategies and materials.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Andrea Chiappa
Dr. Corrado Groth
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nuclear energy
- nuclear power
- fusion energy
- thermal reaction
- cooling in nuclear energy system
- tokamak
- structural analyses
- thermal analyses
- stress assessment
- optimized design
- analytical approach
- hybrid approach
- optimization study
- alternative solutions
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