Pre-test visual examination and crud characterization of LWR rods used in the long-term, low-temperature whole rod test

Technical Report · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5128531· OSTI ID:5128531

Einziger, R E; Cook, J A

Westinghouse Hanford Company (WHC) and EG and G-Idaho are jointly conducting a testing program to provide information that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) can use to establish a licensing position relative to long-term, low-temperature performance of spent fuel rods in dry storage. The tests investigate the performance of intact and defected light water reactor (LWR) spent fuel rods in inert gas and unlimited air environments. The tests consist of placing four H.B. Robinson Unit 2 PWR and four Peach Bottom-II BWR spent fuel rods in a furnace at 230/sup 0/C for a maximum of 50 months. Interim and final examinations are planned to assess behavior during the test. To establish the initial condition of the test rods, visual examinations of the test rods and crud examinations of companion rods were conducted. In addition, an open literature evaluation of crud characteristics was compiled.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA); EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 5128531
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-3285; HEDL-TME-83-9; ON: DE84009701
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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