Experiment Safety Assurance Package for the 40- to 52-GWd/MT Burnup Phase of Mixed Oxide Fuel Irradiation in Small I-hole Positions in the Advanced Test Reactor

Khericha, S. T. ; Pedersen, R. C.

Idaho National Laboratory

关键词: 11 - Nuclear Fuel Cycle And Fuel Materials;    Irradiation;    Mixed Oxide Fuels;    Uranium Irradiation, Mox Fuel, Atr;    Plutonium Oxides;   

DOI  :  10.2172/910624
RP-ID  :  INEEL/EXT-04-01721
RP-ID  :  DE-AC07-99ID-13727
RP-ID  :  910624

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This experiment safety assurance package (ESAP) is a revision of the last mixed uranium and plutonium oxide (MOX) ESAP issued in June 2002). The purpose of this revision is to provide a basis to continue irradiation up to 52 GWd/MT burnup [as predicted by MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle) transport code The last ESAP provided basis for irradiation, at a linear heat generation rate (LHGR) no greater than 9 kW/ft, of the highest burnup capsule assembly to 50 GWd/MT. This ESAP extends the basis for irradiation, at a LHGR no greater than 5 kW/ft, of the highest burnup capsule assembly from 50 to 52 GWd/MT.