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Experimental coaxial molybdenum--Zircaloy fuel rod cladding surface thermocouple. [PWR; BWR]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6557011

The results of a scoping study, intended to determine the feasibility of fabricating a useful small diameter coaxial-type molybdenum--zircaloy thermocouple, are presented. Samples of 0.51 mm diameter thermocouples and their attachment to zircaloy fuel rod cladding surfaces are illustrated. The thermoelectric output of the molybdenum--zircaloy thermocouple pair is plotted. Comparative rise-time figures are presented for this experimental thermocouple and for standard titanium-sheathed cladding surface thermocouples.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1570
OSTI ID:
6557011
Report Number(s):
TFBP-TR-284
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English