Ceramic reinforced zirconium alloy nuclear fuel cladding with intermediate oxidation resistant layer
Abstract
The invention relates to compositions and methods for coating a zirconium alloy (e.g., ceramic-containing) cladding tube for use with fuel rods in a nuclear water reactor. The coating includes an intermediate oxidation resistant layer and a SiC containing layer at least partially deposited on the intermediate oxidation resistant layer. The SiC containing layer can include a plurality of fibers. The SiC containing layer may also be on the outer surface of end plugs. The invention provides improved capability for the zirconium alloy cladding to withstand normal and accident conditions in the nuclear water reactor.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Westinghouse Electric Co. LLC, Cranberry Township, PA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1637841
- Patent Number(s):
- 10593434
- Application Number:
- 14/205,967
- Assignee:
- Westinghouse Electric Company (Cranberry Township, PA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G21 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS G21C - NUCLEAR REACTORS
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- DOE Contract Number:
- NE0000566
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 03/12/2014
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS; 21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
Citation Formats
Lahoda, Edward J. Ceramic reinforced zirconium alloy nuclear fuel cladding with intermediate oxidation resistant layer. United States: N. p., 2020.
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