Latest Publications

El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator for Nuclear Reactor Power Systems on Lunar Surface. J. Nuclear Technology, 2025. 211(3) 400-428
Kresl-Hotz, K.R., El-Genk, M.S., Schriener, T.M., Numerical Mesh Refinement for Flow Mixing in Pool Type SFR. Proceedings ANS Student Conference 2025, 2025.
Kresl-Hotz, K.R., El-Genk, M.S., Schriener, T.M., CFD Analyses of the Flow Mixing and Stratification in Pool Type SFR. Proceedings ANS Student Conference 2025, 2025.
El-Genk, M.S., T.M. Schriener, Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator for Nuclear Reactor Power Systems on Lunar Surface. Nuclear Technology, 2024. 1-29
Schriener, T.M., M.S. El-Genk, Armored Lightweight Heat Rejection Radiator for Lunar Surface Nuclear Reactor Power Systems. Proceedings ANS 2024 Nuclear and Emerging technologies for Space (NETS 2024), 2024.
El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator Panel for Lunar Surface Fission Power Systems. Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2024.
El-Genk, M.S., Designs of Space Nuclear Reactor Power Systems for the Avoidance of Single Point Failures, Launch Safety, and a Long Operation Life. Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2024.
El-Genk, M.S, T.M. Schriener, R. Altamimi, A. Hahn, Pumping Options for Versatile Test Reactor Molten Lead In-pile Test Cartridge. J. Nuclear Science and Engineering, 2023. 197 3082-3109
Altamimi, R., M.S. El-Genk, Equivalent Circuit Model for Predicting the Performance Characteristics of Direct Current-Electromagnetic Pumps. J Material Sciences and Engineering, 2023. 12(1) 629
Altamimi, R., M.S. El-Genk, Miniature DC Electromagnetic Pumps of Molten Lead and Sodium to Support Development of Gen-IV Nuclear Reactors. J Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2023. 410 112376

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Publications By Topic : Nuclear Fuel Technology

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Cowen, B. J., El-Genk, M. S., "Irradiation effect predictions in MgO using molecular dynamics simulations of incident single and multiple Au ions". J. Material Sciences and Engineering, 10(7), 1-10, 2021.
Talaat, K., M.S. El-Genk, B.J. Cowen, "Extrapolation of Thermal Conductivity in Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Simulations to Bulk Scale". Int. Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 118, 104880, 2020.
Cowen, B.J., M.S. El-Genk, K. Hattar, and S.A. Briggs, "Investigations of Irradiation Effects in Crystalline and Amorphous SiC". Journal of Applied Physics, 126(13), 135902, 2019.
Cowen, B. J., El-Genk, M. S., Hattar, K., Briggs, S., "A Study of Irradiation Effects in TiO2 using MD simulation and in situ Transmission Electron Microscopy". Journal of Applied Physics, 124, 095901, 2018.
Cowen, B. J., El-Genk, M. S., "Characterization of Radiation Damage in TiO2 using Molecular Dynamics Simulations". Journal of Modeling and Simulation in Material Science and Engineering, 26, 085005, 2018.
Cowen, B. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Point defects production and energy thresholds for displacements in crystalline and amorphous SiC". Computational Materials Science, 151, 73-83, 2018.
El-Genk, M. S., Talaat, K., Cowen, B. J., "Thermal conductivity of silicon using reverse non-equilibrium molecular dynamics". Journal of Applied Physics, 123, 205104, 2018.
Cowen, B. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Directional dependence of the threshold displacement energies in metal oxides". J. Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, 25(8), 085009, 2017.
Cowen, B. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Estimates of Point Defect Production in?a-Quartz using Molecular Dynamics Simulations". J. Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, 25(5), 055001 (20pp), 2017.
Cowen, B. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Bond-Order Reactive Force Fields for Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Crystalline Silica". J. Computational Materials Science, 111, 269-276, 2016.
Cowen, B. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Probability-Based Threshold Displacement Energies for Oxygen and Silicon Atoms in ?-Quartz Silica". J. Computational Materials Science, 117, 164-171, 2016.
Cowen, B. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Radiation Induced Defects in Crystalline Silica". LAMMPS Users� Workshop and Symposium, 2015.
El-Genk, M. S. and Jean-Michel Tournier, "An Analysis of Coated Particles Fuel Compact-General Purpose Heat Source (CPFC-GPHS)". J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 44(3), 215-236, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Mechanically Alloyed-Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Steels for Use in Space Nuclear Power Systems". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-04), AIP No. 669, 829, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Coated Particles Fuel Compact-General Purpose Heat Source for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 361-367, 2003.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Performance Analysis of Coated Plutonia Particle Fuel Compact for Radioisotope Heater Units". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 208, 29-50, 2001.
El-Genk, M.S., J.-M. Tournier, J.A. Sholtis, Jr., and R.J. Lipinski, "Coated Particle Fuel for Radioisotope Power Systems and Heater Units: Status and Future Research Needs". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2000), AIP No.504(2), 1466-1475, 2000.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Estimates of Helium Gas Release in 238PuO2 Fuel Particles for Radioisotope Heat Sources and Heater Units". J. Nuclear Materials, 280(1), 17-Jan, 2000.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Helium Release from 238PuO2 Fuel Particles". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-00), AIP No.504(2), 1437-1447, 2000.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Performance Analysis of Coated 238PuO2 Fuel Particles Compact for Radioisotope Heater Units". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-00), AIP No.504(2), 1458-1465, 2000.
Sholtis, Jr., J.A., R.J. Lipinski, and M.S. El-Genk, "Coated Particle Fuel for Radioisotope Power Systems (RPSs) and Radioisotope Heater Units (RHUs)". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP No.458(2), 1398-1384, 1999.
El-Genk, M. and J.-M. Tournier, "Study of a Coated-Particle Fuel form for Advanced Radioisotope heat Sources I: Fabrication Techniques and Helium Gas Release". Final Report UNM ISNPS-5-1999 Part i, 1999.
El-Genk, M. and J.-M. Tournier, "Study of a Coated-Particle Fuel form for Advanced Radioisotope heat Sources II: Coated-Particle Fuel Design Model and Potential of Advanced Radioisotope Heat Sources". Final Report UNM ISNPS-5-1999 Part i, 1999.
Veilleux, J.M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Plasma Technology for Treating Hazardous, Radioactive, and Mixed Waste: Critical Technology Issues and Preliminary Results". Proc. SPECTRUM 1996, 1996.
Liscum-Powell, J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Design and Optimization of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Bimodal Space Power and Propulsion Applications". Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS 2-95, 1995.
Pelaccio, D.G., M.S. El-Genk, and D.P. Butt, "Hydrogen Corrosion Considerations of Carbide Fuels for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Applications". J. Propulsion and Power, 11(6), 1338-1348, 1995.
Pelaccio, D.G., M.S. El-Genk, and D.P. Butt, "A Review of Carbide Fuel Corrosion for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Applications". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(2), 905-918, 1994.
Mason, R.E., and M.S. El-Genk, "Experimental Investigation of the Ruthenium-Uranium and Rhenium-Uranium Binary Systems". J. Nuclear Materials, 217, 304-321, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S. and D. G. Pelaccio, "Proceedings of the Workshop on Hydrogen Corrosion in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactors". ISNPS , 1993.
Mason, R. E., B. Matthews, and M. S. El-Genk, "Constitution of Nuclear Fuel and Fission Products with Refractory Alloys". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 1991 Annual Meeting,, 1991.
Morley, N. and M.S. El-Genk, "Radiation Shielding Design for a Manned Mars Rover". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 64, 1991.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Shielding Analysis for a Manned Mars Rover Powered by an SP-100 Type Reactor". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(1), 347-354, 1991.
Chidester, K.M. and R.B. Matthews, "The Role of Carbon Diffusion in Densification of Uranium Dicarbide". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(3), 902-909, 1991.
Dobranich, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal Stress Analyses of the Multilayered Fuel Particles of a Particle-Bed Reactor". J. Nuclear Technology, 94, 372-382, 1991.
Dobranich, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analysis of Multi-Layered Fuel Particles". Proc. 7th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 2, 1026-1032, 1990.
Dobranich, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Overview of the Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analyses of Multilayered Spherical Fuel Particles". Proc. ASME Winter Annual Meeting, 1990.
Dobranich, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal Stress Analysis of the Multilayered Spherical Fuel Particles of a Particle Bed Space Nuclear Reactor". ASME Annual Winter Meeting, Paper No-90-WA/NE-2, 1990.
Ross, S.B., M.S. El-Genk, and R.B. Matthews, "Uranium Nitride Fuel Swelling Correlation". J. Nuclear Materials, 170, 169-177, 1990.
Seo, J.T. and M.S. El-Genk, "Image Analysis Technique for Porosity Determination of Carbide Fuel". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1988, Orbit Book Company, 419-428, 1989.
Ross, S.B., M.S. El-Genk, and R.B. Matthews, "A Comparison of the Swelling Behavior of UN and (U,Pu)C Fuels". Trans. 5th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 547-551, 1988.
Ross, S.B., M.S. El-Genk, and R.B. Matthews, "Thermal Conductivity Correlations for Uranium Nitride Fuel Between 10 K and 1923 K". Journal of Nuclear Materials, 151, 313-317, 1988.
Louie, D. L. Y., M. S. El-Genk, R. L. Petty, and R. B. Matthews, "Characterization of ( U ,Pu)C Fuel Pin's Swelling Behavior". Am. Cer. Soc. 89th Annual Meeting, 1987.
Louie, D. L. Y., M. S. El-Genk, R. L. Petty, and R. B. Matthews, "Characterization of ( U ,Pu)C Fuel Pin's Swelling Behavior". Am. Cer. Soc. 89th Annual Meeting, 1987.
Louie, D. L. Y. and M.S. El-Genk, "Characterization of Fuel Swelling in Helium-Bonded (U, Pu )C Fuel Pins". Technical Report LANL-727-1, Final Report No. NE-116 (87), 1987.
El-Genk, M. S., S. Ross, and R. B. Matthews, "Fuel Swelling and Thermal Conductivity Correlations for Uranium Nitride Fuel". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, CONF-870102-- summs, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S., S. B. Ross, and R. B. Matthews, "Swelling and Thermal Conductivity Correlations for Uranium Nitride Fuel". Am. Cer. Soc. 89th Annual Meeting, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S., S. Ross, and R.B. Matthews, "Uranium Nitride Fuel Swelling and Thermal Conductivity Correlations". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 313-317, 1987.
Louie, D. L. Y., M. S. El-Genk, R. L. Petty, R. B. Matthews, and J. H. Cook, "Image Analysis Technique for Porosity Determination of Carbide Fuel". Am. Cer. Soc. 88th Annual Meeting, 1986.
El-Genk, M.S. and R. B. Matthews, "Review of Molten Fuel/Coolant Interaction Phenomena with Applciation to Carbide Fuel Safety". Los Alamos Report, LA-10477, 1986.
Louie, D. L. Y. and M. S. El-Genk, "Characterization of Carbide Fuel Irradiation and Swelling Behavior". LANL-112-1, Report No. NE-111 (85), 1985.
El-Genk, M.S., S. Kim, and D. Erickson, "Sedimentation of Binary Mixtures of Particles of Unequal Densities and of Different Sizes". Chem. Eng. Commun., 36, 99-119, 1985.
El-Genk, M.S., R.M. Kumar, and D.W. Croucher, "An Analysis of Prompt Fission Gas Release from a Cladding Breach". J. Nuclear Technology, 60, 291-303, 1983.
El-Genk, M.S., R.R. Hobbins, and P.E. MacDonald, "Fragmentation of Molten Debris During a Molten Fuel-Coolant Interaction". J. Nuclear Materials, 113, 101-117, 1983.
El-Genk, M.S. and E. Bergeron, "Permeability Measurements in Mixed and Stratified Particle Beds". Proc. Int. Meeting on Light Water Reactor Severe Accident Evaluation, 1983.
El-Genk, M.S. and R.L. Moore, "An Analysis of Molten Debris Freezing and Wall Erosion in a Severe RIA Test". Proc. 19th National Heat Transfer Conference, OSTI ID: 5247715, 30133, 1982.
El-Genk, M.S. and R.R. Hobbins, "Analysis of Molten Fuel-Coolant Interaction During a Reactivity Initiated Accident Experiment". Fuel-Coolant Interaction, 19, 1981.
El-Genk, M.S., R.R. Hobbins, and P.E. MacDonald, "Molten Fuel-Coolant Interaction During a Reactivity Initiated Accident Experiment". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 66, 247-267, 1981.
El-Genk, M.S. and R.L. Moore, "Transient Debris Freezing and Potential Wall Melting During a Severe Reactivity Initiated Accident Experiment". J. Nuclear Technology, 53, 354-373, 1981.
El-Genk, M. S. and R. L. Moore, "Dual Change-of-Phase in Forced Flow on a Finite Wall with Application to SLSF Safety Analysis". Proc. International Meeting on Fast Reactor Safety, 1979.
El-Genk, M.S., "Molten Fuel Radial Motion and Cladding Melting During a PCM Event in LWRs". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 54, 349-377, 1979.
El-Genk, M.S. and A.W. Cronenberg, "On the Thermal Stability of a Frozen Crust in Forced Flow on an Insulated Finite Wall". Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer, 22, 1719-1723, 1979.
El-Genk, M.S. and A.W. Cronenberg, "Solidification in a Semi-Infinite Region with Boundary Conditions of the Second Kind: An Exact Solution". Letters in Heat and Mass Transfer, 6, 321-327, 1979.
El-Genk, M.S. and A.W. Cronenberg, "Stefan-Like Problems in Finite Geometry". AIChE Symposium Series Heat Transfer No. 189, 69, 1979.
Cronenberg, A.W. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Diffusion Model for UO2-Zircaloy Interaction". Proc. 4th Int. Conf. on Zirconium in the Nuclear Industry, 1978.
El-Genk, M.S. and A.W. Cronenberg, "An Assessment of Fuel Freezing and Drainage Phenomena in a Reactor Shield Plug Following a Core Disruptive Accident". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 47, 195-225, 1978.
Cronenberg, A.W. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Assessment of Oxygen Diffusion During UO2-Zircaloy Interaction". J. Nuclear Materials, 78, 390-407, 1978.

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