In-vessel Zircaloy oxidation/hydrogen generation behavior during severe accidents
- Science and Engineering Associates, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
In-vessel Zircaloy oxidation and hydrogen generation data from various US Nuclear Regulatory Commission severe-fuel damage test programs are presented and compared, where the effects of Zircaloy melting, bundle reconfiguration, and bundle quenching by reflooding are assessed for common findings. The experiments evaluated include fuel bundles incorporating fresh and previously irradiated fuel rods, as well as control rods. Findings indicate that the extent of bundle oxidation is largely controlled by steam supply conditions and that high rates of hydrogen generation continued after melt formation and relocation. Likewise, no retardation of hydrogen generation was noted for experiments which incorporated control rods. Metallographic findings indicate extensive oxidation of once-molten Zircaloy bearing test debris. Such test results indicate no apparent limitations to Zircaloy oxidation for fuel bundles subjected to severe-accident coolant-boiloff conditions. 46 refs., 22 figs., 12 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA). Div. of Systems Research; Engineering Science and Analysis, Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- NRC
- OSTI ID:
- 6560378
- Report Number(s):
- NUREG/CR-5597; ON: TI91000837
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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