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GO-VIKING Hosts Fluid-Structure Interaction Lecture Series In Nuclear Applications
The GO-VIKING project recently organised a successful Lecture Series on Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) and Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) at the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) in Belgium,
OPEN LECTURE FLOW-INDUCED VIBRATION: THE EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH
Flow-induced vibration (FIV) is a critical challenge in engineering, affecting piping systems, valves, and nuclear fuel bundles.
GO-VIKING Researcher Wins Best Poster Award at the 2024 Nuclear Science Contest
Henri Dolfen, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University and a contributor to the GO-VIKING project, has been awarded the Best Poster Prize at the 2024 Nuclear Science Contest, organised by the Belgian Nuclear Society – Young Generation. The contest ceremony took place on November 26th at the Tabloo Communication Centre in Belgium.
GO-VIKING 5th Progress Meeting Highlights: Key Achievements and Developments
The GO-VIKING consortium is excited to announce that the second yearly Open Lecture on Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) will take place in May 2025.
Fluid-Structure Interaction for Nuclear Applications
Flow-induced vibration (FIV) is a phenomenon resulting from the interaction of flexible structures immersed in highly energized fluid flows, and it falls in a more general category of fluid-structure interaction (FSI) problems.
The 4th GO-VIKING Progress Meeting in Erlangen – a successful event!
The recent GO-VIKING project meeting, held at Framatome GmbH in Erlangen, Germany, was a vibrant two-day event that showcased significant advancements in nuclear reactor safety experimentation and simulation.
Join the GO-VIKING Open Lecture on “Flow-Induced Vibration: The Numerical Approach”
The GO-VIKING consortium is excited to announce the upcoming Open Lecture on Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) scheduled for May 30th, 2024.
NAVIGATING PROGRESS: GO-VIKING’S THIRD CONSORTIUM MEETING
The GO-VIKING consortium gathered for a hybrid meeting at Vattenfall’s Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant for its highly anticipated Third Progress Meeting, held on November 22nd and 23rd, 2023.
COMING SOON: GO-VIKING’S THIRD PROGRESS MEETING
On November 22nd and 23rd, 2023, the GO-VIKING consortium is set to host its third Progress Meeting at Vattenfall’s Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
GO-VIKING SHINES AT NURETH-20 CONFERENCE: PROMOTING FLOW-INDUCED VIBRATIONS RESEARCH
August 20th to 25th, 2023 – Washington, D.C. became the hub for nuclear energy experts and enthusiasts as the NURETH-20 conference unfolded.
THE GO-VIKING PROGRESS MEETING WILL BE AT IRSN’S CADARACHE FACILITIES
The forthcoming GO-VIKING Progress Meeting, taking place on the 28th and 29th of June at IRSN’s Cadarache facilities, is set to be a significant event in the GO-VIKING project.
MITIGATING THE RISK OF FLOW-INDUCED VIBRATIONS IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS WITH THE GO-VIKING PROJECT
Flow-induced vibrations (FIV) in nuclear power plants can have serious consequences on the structural integrity and safety of the plant.
PRESERVING EUROPE’S NUCLEAR ENERGY RESOURCES: THE ROLE OF MAINTENANCE AND RESEARCH IN EXTENDING OPERATIONAL LIFESPANS
As Europe faces the challenge of decarbonizing its energy sector, the issue of aging nuclear power plants has become increasingly relevant.
THE GO-VIKING PROJECT ORGANISED A STAKEHOLDERS’ WORKSHOP AT EDF LAB CHATOU
The GO-VIKING Stakeholders’ Workshop was held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at EDF Lab Chatou in Paris, France.
THE GO-VIKING KICK-OFF MEETING WAS HELD IN GARCHING, GERMANY!
Garching, Germany – The Gathering expertise On Vibration ImpaKt In Nuclear power Generation project, in short GO-VIKING, had its official kick-off meeting from the 30th of June to the 1st of July 2022.
Highlighted Events
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PVP-2025 - Pressure Vessels & Piping®
Conference
20 Jul. 2025 - 25 Jul. 2025
In-Person Event: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Info: with a dedicated GO-VIKING session -
NURETH-21 - 21st International Topical Meeting on
Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
31 Aug. 2025 - 5 Sept. 2025 -
2025 ANS Winter Meeting and Technology
Expo
09 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2025
Organizer: American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Washington, DC, United States
Related subject(s): Engineering & Industry (general), Trade Shows and Exhibitions -
CFD4NRS-10
10 Dec - 12 Dec 2025
Organizer: JAEA
Ibaraki (Mito and Tokai) Japan
Related subject(s): Engineering & Industry (general), Trade Shows and Exhibitions