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Acoustic measurement of the penetration of a molten metallic pool into concrete

Journal Article · · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5585786
In conjunction with the small-scale, melt/concrete interaction tests being conducted at Sandia Laboratories, an acoustic technique has been used to monitor the penetration of a molten, metallic pool into concrete. Real-time plots of the position of the melt/concrete interface have been obtained, and they illustrate that the initial penetration rate of the melt may be on the order of 80 mm/min. Phenomena deduced by the technique include a nonwetted melt/concrete interface.
Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM
OSTI ID:
5585786
Journal Information:
Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 46:2; ISSN NUTYB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English