Postirradiation examination results for the Irradiation Effects Scoping Test 2. [BWR; PWR]

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7331324

Mehner, A S

The postirradiation examination results are reported for two rods from the second scoping test (IE-ST-2) of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Irradiation Effects Program. The rods were irradiated in the in-pile test loop of the Power Burst Facility at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. Rod IE-005 was fabricated from fresh fuel and cladding previously irradiated in the Saxton Reactor. Rod IE-006, fabricated from fresh fuel and unirradiated cladding, was equipped with six developmental cladding surface thermocouples. The rods were preconditioned, power ramped, and then subjected to film boiling operation. The performance of the rods and the developmental thermocouples are evaluated from the post irradiation examination results. The effects of prior irradiation damage in cladding are discussed in relation to fuel rod behavior during a power ramp and subsequent film boiling operation.

• Research Organization: SEE CODE- 9502158 EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA). Idaho National Engineering Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 7331324
• Report Number(s): TREE-NUREG-1022
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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