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High Temperature Irradiation-Resistant Thermocouple Qualification (Test Results Report)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1844429· OSTI ID:1844429

This is a qualification report for the high-temperature irradiation-resistant thermocouple (HTIR-TC) developed by Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation program. Utilizing the Advanced Gas Reactor (AGR) 5/6/7 test conducted in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at Idaho National Laboratory, the HTIR-TCs measured temperatures upwards of 1500°C during accident conditions. The HTIR TCs are thus qualified to perform and withstand an 18-month refueling cycle typical of nuclear power plants at the normal operating temperature, with a drift of less than ±1%. The HTIR-TC is also qualified for incorporating into a test fixture during new fuels tests.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1844429
Report Number(s):
INL/EXT-21-63346-Rev001
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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