The LMFBR fuel-design environment for endurance testing, primarily of oxide fuel elements with local faults

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Eng. Power; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3227469· OSTI ID:5387769

Warinner, D K

The U.S. Department of Energy LMFBR Lines-of-Assurance are briefly stated and local faults are given perspective with an historical review and definition to help define the constraints of LMFBR fuel-element designs. Local-fault-propagation (fuel-element-failure propagation and blockage propagation) perceptions are reviewed. Fuel pin designs and major LMFBR parameters affecting pin performance are summarized. The interpretation of failed-fuel data is aided by a discussion of the effects of nonprototypicalities. The fuel-pin endurances expected in the United States, USSR, France, UK, Japan, and West Germany are outlined. Finally, fuel-failure detection and location by delayed-neutron and gaseous-fission product monitors are briefly discussed to better realize the operational limits.

• Research Organization: Chemical Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439
• OSTI ID: 5387769
• Journal Information: J. Eng. Power; (United States), Journal Name: J. Eng. Power; (United States) Vol. 105:3; ISSN JEPOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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