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DOE OSTI2014

Los Alamos National Laboratory 4D Database

4D is an integrated development platform - a single product comprised of the components you need to create and distribute professional applications. You get a graphical design environment, SQL database, a programming language, integrated PHP execution, HTTP server, application server, executable generator, and much more. 4D offers multi-platform development and deployment, meaning whatever you create on a Mac can be used on Windows, and vice-versa. Beyond productive development, 4D is renowned for its great flexibility in maintenance and modification of existing applications, and its extreme ease of implementation in its numerous deployment options. Your professional application can be put into production more quickly, at a lower cost, and will always be instantly scalable. 4D makes it easy, whether you're looking to create a classic desktop application, a client-server system, a distributed solution for Web or mobile clients - or all of the above!

97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING↗
DOE OSTI2015

Dynamic graph system for a semantic database

A method and system in a computer system for dynamically providing a graphical representation of a data store of entries via a matrix interface is disclosed. A dynamic graph system provides a matrix interface that exposes to an application program a graphical representation of data stored in a data store such as a semantic database storing triples. To the application program, the matrix interface represents the graph as a sparse adjacency matrix that is stored in compressed form. Each entry of the data store is considered to represent a link between nodes of the graph. Each entry has a first field and a second field identifying the nodes connected by the link and a third field with a value for the link that connects the identified nodes. The first, second, and third fields represent the rows, column, and elements of the adjacency matrix.

97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING↗
DOE OSTI2015

Computer systems and methods for the query and visualization of multidimensional databases

A computer displays a graphical user interface on its display. The graphical user interface includes a schema information region and a data visualization region. The schema information region includes multiple operand names, each operand corresponding to one or more fields of a multi-dimensional database that includes at least one data hierarchy. The data visualization region includes a columns shelf and a rows shelf. The computer detects user actions to associate one or more first operands with the columns shelf and to associate one or more second operands with the rows shelf. The computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the user actions. The visual table includes one or more panes. Each pane has an x-axis defined based on data for the one or more first operands, and each pane has a y-axis defined based on data for the one or more second operands.

97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING↗
DOE OSTI2014

OECD NEA Benchmark Database of Spent Nuclear Fuel Isotopic Compositions for World Reactor Designs

Experimental data on the isotopic concentrations in irradiated nuclear fuel represent one of the primary methods for validating computational methods and nuclear data used for reactor and spent fuel depletion simulations that support nuclear fuel cycle safety and safeguards programs. Measurement data have previously not been available to users in a centralized or searchable format, and the majority of accessible information has been, for the most part, limited to light-water-reactor designs. This paper describes a recent initiative to compile spent fuel benchmark data for additional reactor designs used throughout the world that can be used to validate computer model simulations that support nuclear energy and nuclear safeguards missions. Experimental benchmark data have been expanded to include VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK, graphite moderated MAGNOX, gas cooled AGR, and several heavy-water moderated CANDU reactor designs. Additional experimental data for pressurized light water and boiling water reactor fuels has also been compiled for modern assembly designs and more extensive isotopic measurements. These data are being compiled and uploaded to a recently revised structured and searchable database, SFCOMPO, to provide the nuclear analysis community with a centrally-accessible resource of spent fuel compositions that can be used to benchmark computer codes, models, and nuclear data. The current version of SFCOMPO contains data for eight reactor designs, 20 fuel assembly designs, more than 550 spent fuel samples, and measured isotopic data for about 80 nuclides.

Gauld, Ian C↗
DOE OSTI2015

Computer systems and methods for the query and visualization of multidimensional databases

A computer displays a graphical user interface on its display. The graphical user interface includes a schema information region and a data visualization region. The schema information region includes a plurality of fields of a multi-dimensional database that includes at least one data hierarchy. The data visualization region includes a columns shelf and a rows shelf. The computer detects user actions to associate one or more first fields with the columns shelf and to associate one or more second fields with the rows shelf. The computer generates a visual table in the data visualization region in accordance with the user actions. The visual table includes one or more panes. Each pane has an x-axis defined based on data for the one or more first fields, and each pane has a y-axis defined based on data for the one or more second fields.

97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING↗
DOE OSTI2016

Dynamic graph system for a semantic database

A method and system in a computer system for dynamically providing a graphical representation of a data store of entries via a matrix interface is disclosed. A dynamic graph system provides a matrix interface that exposes to an application program a graphical representation of data stored in a data store such as a semantic database storing triples. To the application program, the matrix interface represents the graph as a sparse adjacency matrix that is stored in compressed form. Each entry of the data store is considered to represent a link between nodes of the graph. Each entry has a first field and a second field identifying the nodes connected by the link and a third field with a value for the link that connects the identified nodes. The first, second, and third fields represent the rows, column, and elements of the adjacency matrix.

97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING↗
DOE OSTI2016

DoSSiER: Database of scientific simulation and experimental results

The Geant4, GeantV and GENIE collaborations regularly perform validation and regression tests for simulation results. DoSSiER (Database of Scientific Simulation and Experimental Results) is being developed as a central repository to store the simulation results as well as the experimental data used for validation. DoSSiER can be easily accessed via a web application. In addition, a web service allows for programmatic access to the repository to extract records in json or xml exchange formats. In this paper, we describe the functionality and the current status of various components of DoSSiER as well as the technology choices we made.

96 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION↗
DOE OSTI2017

The National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB)

This presentation provides a high-level overview of the National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB), including sensing, measurement and forecasting, and discusses observations that are needed for research and product development.

14 SOLAR ENERGY↗
DOE OSTI2019

The National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) for CSP Applications: Preprint

This study examines the differences in direct normal irradiance (DNI) in the two versions of the National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Version 3 of the NSRDB includes significant changes in various parts of the radiative transfer model and inputs to the model from Version 2. The changes in Version 3 resulted in less uncertainty than Version 2. The study quantified the uncertainty and the spatial and temporal variability under clear-sky conditions. The uncertainty estimation was performed using a standardized method, A Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM). The method includes high-quality ground-measured data for seven of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Surface Radiation Budget Network (SURFRAD) stations for 1998-2015.

14 SOLAR ENERGY↗
DOE OSTI2019

Development of a Thermochemical Database for Sodium Fast Reactor Mechanistic Source Term Calculations

An accurate assessment of the radionuclide source term for sodium fast reactors requires a predictive understanding of the chemical speciation and phase transformations of key dose contributing radionuclides, including those released to the sodium pool and cover gas region. Developing models for chemical speciation and phase equilibria requires the compilation of thermodynamic constants and experimentally determined functions that account for non-ideal solution behavior. For the present study, a thermochemical database, including parameters accounting for non-ideal chemical mixing, was compiled and used for a set of mechanistic source term trial calculations for a metal-fueled, pool-type sodium fast reactor [1].

Jerden, James↗
DOE OSTI2021

Nuclear Archival Electronic Database

The Nuclear Archival Electronic Database (NAED) supports a work scope that has been focused on providing a framework for and preserving key experimental programs and experiences which are critical to the licensing basis of currently operating nuclear reactors or which could be used in the safety basis for the next generation of reactors. It aims at preserving the results of experimental programs for the safety of light water cooled and advanced reactors by locating and documenting, to the extent possible, where the experimental test information for these programs has been archived. The NAED is a compilation of the following: (a) list of experiments or experiences categorized by coolant type, (b) results of an information search, and documentation, of the experiments and experiences that are already considered archived and (c) results of a deep dive and interview on a single experimental program or experience. The intent is to use the NAED as a technology source document by reactor vendors, regulators, and utility personnel.

22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS↗
DOE OSTI2022

User Guide for the Public Industrial CO2 Capture Retrofit Database Models

OBSOLETE CCRD – SUPERSEDED<p>The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) user manual accompanies the carbon capture retrofit database (CCRD) model that allows users to evaluate the cost of carbon capture on industrial sources (ammonia, cement, ethanol, hydrogen, and natural gas processing). The model was created by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) based on the technical report titled &quot;Cost of Capturing CO2 from Industrial Sources&quot; (NETL/DOE-2022/3319). Revised 12/21/22.</p>

Hughes, Sydney↗
DOE OSTI2022

Industrial CO2 Capture Retrofit Database (IND CCRD)

OBSOLETE CCRD - SUPERSEDED<p>This carbon capture retrofit database (CCRD) model allows users to evaluate the cost of carbon capture on industrial sources (ammonia, cement, ethanol, hydrogen, and natural gas processing). The model was created by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) based on the technical report titled Cost of Capturing CO2 from Industrial Sources (NETL/DOE-2022/3319). Revised 12/21/22.</p>

Hughes, Sydney↗
DOE OSTI2022

Development of a Thermodynamic Database for Corrosion in Chloride MSRs

Control of the salt redox condition is the salient method for corrosion inhibition in molten salts. For chloride salt-fueled molten salt reactors of primary concern is the U(IV)/U(III) ratio, influenced directly by the Cl2 activity in the salt. Although thermodynamic assessments of MSR-relevant salts abound, none have included consideration of UCl4 which is essential to correctly describe the salt redox condition. This work reports the assessment of the NaCl-KCl-MgCl2 base salt with UCl3-UCl4 and corrosion chlorides involving Cr, Fe, and Ni as minor components and the resultant thermodynamic models. The effort utilized available thermodynamic measurements and phase equilibria complemented by differential scanning calorimetry determinations of phase equilibria. Example calculations explore the temperature and composition space to understand its influence on corrosion. The foregoing models are incorporated into an update of the Molten Salt Thermal Properties Database – Thermochemical which is publicly available.

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS↗
DOE OSTI2023

NETL's Cost of Capturing CO2 from Industrial Sources and Industrial Carbon Capture Retrofit Database

This presentation was given on behalf of NETL's Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering Directorate, Energy Process Analysis Team at a United States Energy Association webinar on January 24, 2023. The presentation summarizes techno economic analysis results of nine industrial CO2 capture cases, and also gave an overview and brief demonstration of the industrial sources Carbon Capture Retrofit Database, which is a publicly available tool that estimates capture costs for a subset of the industrial sources appearing in the companion systems analysis report.

Hughes, Sydney↗