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Molten-core coolant interactions program. [Alpha-mode failure: steam explosion]

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6474817
A great deal of research has been devoted to understanding fuel-coolant interactions that might occur during core-melt accidents. One major objective of this research was evaluation of the probability of direct containment failure due to an in-vessel steam explosion (alpha-mode failure). Other objectives addressed additional consequences of fuel-coolant interactions (FCIs): steam and hydrogen generation rates and magnitudes; post-FCI debris characteristics; and alteration of accident sequences and fission product source terms. This paper briefly discusses our views concerning several methods used for calculating the probability of alpha-mode failure.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6474817
Report Number(s):
SAND-84-2076C; CONF-8410142-32; ON: DE85002643
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English