Summary and evaluation: fuel dynamics loss-of-flow experiments (tests L2, L3, and L4) | Zendy

E.W. Barts | Zendy; L.W. Deitrich | Zendy; J.G. Eberhart | Zendy; André Fischer | Zendy; C.C. Meek | Zendy

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Summary and evaluation: fuel dynamics loss-of-flow experiments (tests L2, L3, and L4)

Author(s) -

E.W. Barts,

L.W. Deitrich,

J.G. Eberhart,

André Fischer,

C.C. Meek

Publication year - 1975

Publication title -

osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Reports

DOI - 10.2172/4165434

Subject(s) - nuclear engineering , void (composites) , materials science , environmental science , mechanics , forensic engineering , engineering , physics , composite material

Three similar experiments conducted to support the analyses of hypothetical LMFBR unprotected-loss-of-flow accidents are summarized and evaluated. The tests, designated L2, L3, and L4, provided experimental data against which accident-analysis codes could be compared, so as to guide further analysis and modeling of the initiating phases of the hypothetical accident. The tests were conducted using seven-pin bundles of mixed-oxide fuel pins in Mark-II flowing-sodium loops in the TREAT reactor. Test L2 used fresh fuel. Tests L3 and L4 used irradiated fuel pins having, respectively, ''intermediate-power'' (no central void) and ''high-power'' (fully developed central void) microstructure. 12 references. (auth

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