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Core demonstration lead experiments for irradiation in FFTF

Conference · · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5580008
A major new initiative to develop and irradiate a long-life mixed oxide fuel system in the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) has been implemented by the Westinghouse Hanford Company at the Hanford Engineering Development Lab. for the US Dept. of Energy. The purpose of this new fuel system, called the Core Demonstration Experiment (CDE), is to demonstrate the capability of achieving a 3-yr life in a prototypical heterogeneous reactor environment under prototypical power and temperature conditions. Three Core Demonstration Lead Experiments (CDLEs) will establish the performance characteristics of entire fuel assemblies of wire-wrapped, large diameter, advanced oxide fuel pins with HT-9 stainless steel alloy cladding and wire wrap and an HT-9 duct. Their performance characteristics provided the basis for design, fabrication, and irradiation of the CDE.
OSTI ID:
5580008
Report Number(s):
CONF-870601-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 54
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English