Design of absorber assemblies with intentional pellet-cladding mechanical interaction. [LMFBR]

Conference · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5261122

Hollenberg, G. W.; Birney, K. R.; Pitner, A. L.; Basmajian, J. A.

A number of improvements in absorber assembly performance characteristics can be achieved through implementation of absorber cladding mechanical interaction (ACMI). Benefits include lower operating temperatures, less potential for material relocation, longer lifetime, and increased reactivity worth. Analyses indicate that substantial cladding strains may be attainable without significant risk of breach. However, actual in-reactor testing of ACMI in absorber elements will be required before design criteria can be revised to accept ACMI.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC14-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 5261122
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-1987-FP; CONF-800607-72
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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