In-pile fuel freezing and penetration experiments. The ACRR TRAN experiments
Conference
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OSTI ID:5902487
The TRAN series of experiments focus on providing a data base for the evaluation of models of fuel removal phenomena during the transition phase of a CDA. Series I (5 tests) provided data for comparisons with existing analytic models of fuel freezing. The B-series (4 tests) focused on fuel removal through upper blanket structures. The GAP test involved a 1.7 Kg UO/sub 2/ melt to examine the potential for fuel removal through subassembly gaps. The TRAN tests showed a modified conduction model valid over a wide range of temperature, pressure and geometries. Based on these results, significant fuel removal is expected under many conditions in the transition phase of an LMFBR CDA. 13 refs., 10 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5902487
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-85-1274C; CONF-860501-5; ON: TI86011186
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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