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A review of the BETA experimental results and code comparison calculations

Journal Article · · Nuclear Science and Engineering; (USA)
OSTI ID:5318283
 [1];  [2]
  1. Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI (USA). Dept. of Nuclear Engineering
  2. Siemens A.G., Erlangen (Germany, F.R.)

The results from the BETA molten core/concrete interaction (MCCI) experiments conducted at Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe (KrK) and the associated analysis using computer models developed by KfK and by Sandia National Laboratories, e.d., WECHSL and CORCON, are described. Two important observations were made in the BETA steady-state tests: a distinctly larger downward erosion rate than previously measured in transient tests or predicted; dispersion and mixing of the metallic layer in the oxidic layer at high-melt input powers and associated gas velocities.

OSTI ID:
5318283
Journal Information:
Nuclear Science and Engineering; (USA), Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering; (USA) Vol. 102:3; ISSN 0029-5639; ISSN NSENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English