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Trigger - and heat-transfer times measured during experimental molten-fuel-interactions

Journal Article · · AIP Advances
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4827023· OSTI ID:22220365
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  1. Physikalisch-Vulkanologisches Labor, Universität Würzburg, Pleicherwall 1, 97070 Würzburg (Germany)
A modified setup featuring high speed high resolution data and video recording was developed to obtain detailed information on trigger and heat transfer times during explosive molten fuel-coolant-interaction (MFCI). MFCI occurs predominantly in configurations where water is entrapped by hot melt. The setup was modified to allow direct observation of the trigger and explosion onset. In addition the influences of experimental control and data acquisition can now be more clearly distinguished from the pure phenomena. More precise experimental studies will facilitate the description of MFCI thermodynamics.
OSTI ID:
22220365
Journal Information:
AIP Advances, Journal Name: AIP Advances Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 3; ISSN AAIDBI; ISSN 2158-3226
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English