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Comparison of SAS3A and MELT-III predictions for a transient overpower hypothetical accident

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7334754
A comparison is made of the predictions of the two major codes SAS3A and MELT-III for the hypothetical unprotected transient overpower accident in the FFTF. The predictions of temperatures, fuel restructuring, fuel melting, reactivity feedbacks, and core power are compared.
Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, Wash. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
E(45-1)-2170
OSTI ID:
7334754
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-842; CONF-761001-10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English