Planning and performance of dynamic experiments with the AVR power plant
In collaboration with Kernforschungsanlage Julich, Federal Republic of Germany, and other companies, dynamic experiments have been carried out with the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Versuchsreaktor (AVR) to test advanced dynamic computer models with the goal of using low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel in future high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. Since LEU fuel has been used for the AVR since 1982, both experimental and theoretical behavior has been studied during the changeover from highly enriched uranium to LEU. The experiments comprise fast power transients that are initiated by either a fast control rod movement or a fast change of coolant flow. The neutron flux and other important parameters are registered in suitable time expansion.
- Research Organization:
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Versuchsreaktor GmbH, Hambacher Forst, D-5170 Julich (DE)
- OSTI ID:
- 6979602
- Journal Information:
- Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 97:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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