LOFT fuel modules design, characterization, and fabrication program
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
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210200 -- Power Reactors
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Light-Water Moderated
Nonboiling Water Cooled
220600* -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Research
Test & Experimental Reactors
DESIGN
FABRICATION
FUEL ASSEMBLIES
FUEL ELEMENTS
FUEL RODS
LOFT REACTOR
MOCKUP
PWR TYPE REACTORS
REACTOR COMPONENTS
REACTOR INSTRUMENTATION
REACTORS
RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS
STRUCTURAL MODELS
TANK TYPE REACTORS
TEST REACTORS
WATER COOLED REACTORS
WATER MODERATED REACTORS
210200 -- Power Reactors
Nonbreeding
Light-Water Moderated
Nonboiling Water Cooled
220600* -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Research
Test & Experimental Reactors
DESIGN
FABRICATION
FUEL ASSEMBLIES
FUEL ELEMENTS
FUEL RODS
LOFT REACTOR
MOCKUP
PWR TYPE REACTORS
REACTOR COMPONENTS
REACTOR INSTRUMENTATION
REACTORS
RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS
STRUCTURAL MODELS
TANK TYPE REACTORS
TEST REACTORS
WATER COOLED REACTORS
WATER MODERATED REACTORS