Calculations of buildup of plutonium isotope and burnout of U{sup 235} in 1.44% U{sup 235} enriched uranium
In order to investigate the rupture stability of uranium elements irradiated at power generations per unit length larger than those encountered in natural uranium fuel elements, three partial columns of 1.44% U{sup 235} enriched, internally-externally cooled, uranium elements were irradiated in PT-IP-1-A. After discharge and examination of the fuel elements 25 pieces (182.5 pounds) of this metal were available for special analysis of U{sup 235} burnout and plutonium content. The average exposure of these pieces was 2,187 {+-} 6% MWD/Ton. The purpose of this document is to summarize some calculations of buildup of plutonium isotopes and burnout of U{sup 235} in an attempt to correlate calculations with the results from experimental analysis.
- 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:
- 10158488
- Report Number(s):
- HW--58784; ON: DE94013497
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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