4 papers
A Framework for Evaluating the Siting of Fusion Power: Case Study on the Retired Coal Sites in the United States
Muhammad R. Abdussami, Kevin Daley, Gabrielle Hoelzle +1
As fusion advances toward commercialization, systematic siting approaches are needed to identify locations that meet technical, economic, and infrastructural requirements, while al…
Evaluation of Nuclear Microreactor Cost-competitiveness in Current Electricity Markets Considering Reactor Cost Uncertainties
Muhammad R. Abdussami, Ikhwan Khaleb, Fei Gao +1
This paper evaluates the cost competitiveness of microreactors in today's electricity markets, with a focus on uncertainties in reactor costs. A Genetic Algorithm (GA) is used to o…
A Multi-Criteria Evaluation Framework for Siting Fusion Energy Facilities: Application and Evaluation of U.S. Coal Power Plants
Muhammad R. Abdussami, Kevin Daley, Gabrielle Hoelzle +1
This paper proposes a comprehensive methodology for siting fusion energy facilities, integrating expert judgment, geospatial data, and multi-criteria decision making tools to evalu…
Development of the Complex Nexus of Socio-Techno-Economic-Environmental Parametric (STEEP) Metrics for Evaluating Coal-to-Clean Energy Transitions
Muhammad R. Abdussami, Aditi Verma
Transitioning from coal to clean energy, such as nuclear and renewables, is essential for mitigating climate change, improving air quality, and ensuring sustainable energy security…