Quasi-steady state boiling downstream of a central blockage in a 19-rod simulated LMFBR subassembly (FFM bundle 3B). [Fuel failure mockup]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7154016

Hanus, N; Fontana, M H; Gnadt, P A; MacPherson, R E; Smith, C M; Wantland, J L

Results of sodium boiling tests in a centrally blocked 19-rod simulated LMFBR subassembly are discussed. The tests were part of the experimental series conducted with bundle 3B in the Fuel Failure Mockup (FFM) at ORNL.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 7154016
• Report Number(s): CONF-761001-1; TRN: 76-020795
• Resource Relation: Conference: International meeting on fast reactor safety and related physics, Chicago, IL, USA, 5 Oct 1976
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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