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Production test IP-288-A, evaluation of seven-rod cluster elements with modified end closures

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10155321· OSTI ID:10155321
Objective of this production test is to obtain irradiation experience wit the hot-headed closure for co-extruded Zircaloy-2 jacketed rod. Seven Zircaloy-2 jacketed natural uranium seven-rod cluster elements with hot-headed end closures and spark machined end supports will be irradiated in the KER Loops to an exposure of 2000 MWD/T in pH 8--11 coolant.
Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Richland, WA (United States). Hanford Atomic Products Operation
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
10155321
Report Number(s):
HW--62416; ON: DE94012828
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English