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Thermal hydraulic features of the TMI accident

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5697825
The TMI-2 accident resulted in extensive core damage and recent data confirms that the reactor vessel was challenged from molten core materials. A hypothesized TMI accident sencario is presented that consistently explains the TMI data and is also consistent with research findings from independent severe fuel damage experiements. The TMI data will prove useful in confirming our understanding of severe core damage accidents under realistic reactor systems conditions. This understanding will aid in addressing safety and regulatory issues related to severe core damage accidents in light water reactors.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
5697825
Report Number(s):
EGG-M-12085; CONF-8505179-1; ON: DE85014569
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English