Experiment data report for PBF-LOCA tests LOC-11B and 11C. [PWR]

Technical Report · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6541499· OSTI ID:6541499

Buckland, J B; Coppin, C E; Whte, C E

Recorded test data are presented for Tests LOC-11B and 11C of the Thermal Fuels Behavior Program Loss-of-Coolant Accident Test Series. These tests, the first in a series of LOCA experiments conducted at the Power Burst Facility, investigated the behavior of the cladding of nuclear fuel rods exposed to temperatures similar to those expected in a pressurized water reactor during the blowdown and heatup phases of a 200% double-ended cold leg break. Tests LOC-11B and 11C were conducted at axial peak powers of 46 and 68 kW/m, respectively, which resulted in respective peak cladding temperatures of 880 K and 1030 K.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 6541499
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-0303; TREE-1232
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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