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Recent developments in the understanding of energetic molten fuel-coolant interactions

Journal Article · · Nucl. Saf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7013946

Some of the more recent theories relating to energetic molten fuel coolant interactions for nuclear reactor safety assessment are critically reviewed and assessed in this article. Specifically, the spontaneous nucleation-pressure suppression and thermal detonation concepts are reviewed. In addition, a discussion of the importance of rapid, fine-scale fragmentation of hot molten fuel upon contact with liquid coolant and energy considerations for intermixing of such fragmented fuel and coolant are presented.

OSTI ID:
7013946
Journal Information:
Nucl. Saf.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Saf.; (United States) Vol. 21:3; ISSN NUSAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English