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Gas reactor in-pile safety test project (GRIST-2)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6025736
Although out-of-pile tests may be expected to confirm individual phenomena models in core disruptive accident analysis codes, only in-pile tests are capable of verifying the extremely complex integrated model effects within the appropriate time phase for these accidents. For this reason, the GRIST-2 project, the purpose of which is to design and construct an in-pile helium loop capable of transient safety testing in the TREAT facility in Idaho, forms a cornerstone of the US GCFR safety program. The project organization, experiment program, facility, helium system design, and schedule which have been selected to meet the objectives are described.
Research Organization:
Helium Breeder Associates, San Diego, CA (USA); Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA); Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1570
OSTI ID:
6025736
Report Number(s):
CONF-790816-17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English