IER-523:  Feasibility of Experiments Focused on Measuring the Effects of UO₂BeO Material on Critical Configurations using 7uPCX [Slides]

Conference · Tue Feb 15 23:00:00 EST 2022

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1889101· OSTI ID:1889101

Ames, David ^[1]; Cole, James ^[1]; Cook, Mac ^[1]; Raster, Ashley ^[1]; Harms, Gary ^[1]; Miller, John ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)

Sandia National Labs has access to unused ACRR fuel, which is unique in its enrichment 35% and material composition BeO. ACRR fuel is available in quantities well above what is needed for experiments. Two experiment concepts have been investigated: UO₂BeO fuel elements and pellets with 7uPCX fuel. The worth of UO₂BeO is large enough to be well above the anticipated experiment uncertainties.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
• DOE Contract Number: NA0003525
• OSTI ID: 1889101
• Report Number(s): SAND2022-1412PE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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