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Operational transient test series OPTRAN 1-2: experiment specification document. [BWR]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6240616
Several test series are being conducted in the Power Burst Facility (PBF) to determine the behavior of light water reactor fuel rods during transient reactor conditions. The PBF Operational Transient (OPTRAN) test series has the overall objective of evaluating fuel rod behavior during conditions simulating anticipated operational transients with and without scram in light water reactors. Test OPTRAN 1-2, the second in the series, will be comprised of four preirradiated GE BWR/6-type fuel rods (8 x 8 configuration) each shrouded for environmental isolation. Included are the specifications for the fuel rods, the test train assembly, and the instrumentation. Complete information on the design characteristics of the irradiated GE BWR/6 fuel rods is not available at the present time.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1570
OSTI ID:
6240616
Report Number(s):
TFBP-TR-317
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English