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LOFT fuel modules design, characterization, and fabrication program

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7317623· OSTI ID:7317623
The loss-of-fluid test (LOFT) fuel modules have evolved from a comprehensive five-year design, characterization, and fabrication program which has resulted in the accomplishment of many technical activities of interest in pressurized water reactor fuel design development and safety research. Information is presented concerning: determination of fundamental high-temperature reactor material properties; design invention related to in-core instrumentation attachment; implementation of advanced and/or unique fuel bundle characterization techniques; implementation of improved fuel bundle fabrication techniques; and planning and execution of a multimillion dollar design, characterization, and fabrication program for pressurized water reactor fuel.
Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA). Idaho National Engineering Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1570
OSTI ID:
7317623
Report Number(s):
TREE-NUREG-1131
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English