Production Test IP-580-AL: Irradiation of ``C`` and ``J`` fuel elements and thermocouple slugs for corrosion tests in the 1706-KE Single-Pass Facility
The objective of the production test described in this report is to authorize the irradiation of aluminum-clad fuel elements with U{sup 235}-Al cores for corrosion testing in the 1706-KE Facility; the irradiation of thermocouple elements to measure the temperature of the aluminum cladding, installation of modified rear nozzles on the tubes in which these tests will be conducted., and the use of two regular KE tubes as controls. In order to measure corrosion at higher heat flux and surface temperature than are ordinarily available, corrosion measurement will be made using enriched aluminum-clad fuel elements with ``C`` and ``J`` (U{sup 235} in Al) cores. One fuel element per charge will be provided with thermocouples inserted in the cladding to measure its temperature. These tests will be conducted in the ribless zirconium single-pass tubes in KE Reactor which can be supplied with water from 1706-KE. These fuel elements will have special end supports to avoid disturbances with flaw and heat transfer on the lateral surface. Modified rear nozzles, of the type designed for use with K zirconium tubes, will be installed to permit smooth discharge of elements with these supports.
- 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:
- 10161564
- Report Number(s):
- HW--77070; ON: DE94014198
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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