Design and performance of sodium-bonded uranium--plutonium carbide fuel elements. [LMFBR]

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6159769

Kerrisk, J F; DeMuth, N S; Petty, R L; Latimer, T W; Vitti, J A; Jones, L J

Recent results from irradiation tests indicate that sodium-bonded elements provide a practical advanced fuel element design for use in LMFBRs. Shroud tubes have effectively controlled fuel-cladding mechanical interaction; thicker and stronger claddings have also been effective in this respect. Burnups to 11 at.% have been achieved under typical operating conditions. A hetrogeneous core with a breeding ratio of 1.55 and a compound system doubling time of less than 13 years has been designed using these element designs.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6159769
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-78-2933; CONF-790306-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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