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CERCA LEU fuel assemblies testing in Maria Reactor - safety analysis summary and testing program scope.

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OSTI ID:979003
The presented paper contains neutronic and thermal-hydraulic (for steady and unsteady states) calculation results prepared to support annex to Safety Analysis Report for MARIA reactor in order to obtain approval for program of testing low-enriched uranium (LEU) lead test fuel assemblies (LTFA) manufactured by CERCA. This includes presentation of the limits and operational constraints to be in effect during the fuel testing investigations. Also, the scope of testing program (which began in August 2009), including additional measurements and monitoring procedures, is described.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
NNSA
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
979003
Report Number(s):
ANL/NE/CP-66930
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH