Open AccessVisual examinations of K west fuel elements
Author(s) -
Fluor Daniel Hanford Pitner A.L.
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/330734
Subject(s) - coating , materials science , cladding (metalworking) , eddy current , electrical conductor , optics , composite material , electrical engineering , engineering , physics
Over 250 fuel assemblies stored in sealed canisters in the K West Basin were extracted and visually examined for damage. Substantial damage was expected based on high cesium levels previously measured in water samples taken from these canisters. About 11% of the inner elements and 45% of the outer elements were found to be failed in these examinations. Canisters that had cesium levels of I curie or more generally had multiple instances of major fuel damage