J. Sibilo

About

J. Sibilo is a key contributor to the development of Generation IV sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs), with a research focus on improving in-service inspection and repair (ISI&R) capabilities. As part of the coordinated French research program involving CEA, EDF, and AREVA, Sibio played a central role in the ASTRID project, launched in 2010. Their major contributions include the development of specialized tools, instrumentation, and codes designed to enhance periodic examination and repair of SFRs—a critical challenge for ensuring the safety and longevity of next-generation nuclear systems. Notably, Sibio’s work addresses the complex task of performing repairs under sodium, including gas-tight systems for protecting inspection tools in liquid sodium environments. With their most-cited paper accumulating 17 citations and a total of 40 across their top works, Sibio’s research has directly shaped the R&D roadmap for improving SFR inspection and repair capabilities, making them a respected figure in advanced nuclear reactor technology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   ASTRID sodium cooled fast reactor: Program for improving in service inspection and repair

   17 citations · 2011
2. 2
   Development of Tools, Instrumentation and Codes for Improving Periodic Examination and Repair of SFRs

   13 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Generation IV nuclear reactors - R&D program to improve sodium-cooled systems inspection

   8 citations · 2009
4. 4
   Generation IV SFR nuclear reactors: under-sodium repair for ASTRID

   2 citations · 2013

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