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FBR core design with the composite fuel assembly

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6631842
Although calculations are preliminary, overall feasibility of an FBR core design with the composite fuel assembly has been demonstrated. The advantaged over the heterogeneous design is that large variances in assembly mixed mean outlet temperatures are eliminated. Also, the effective enrichment of an assembly may easily be adjusted by varying the number of fertile pins per assembly, thus making it possible to flatten the core radial power profile. The use of the composite fuel assembly may in the future offer a significant alternative to heterogeneous FBR core design.
Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-14-2170
OSTI ID:
6631842
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-1477; CONF-780622-62
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English