Multichannel Clad-relocation Model for Fast-reactor Loss-of-flow Accidents

Multichannel Clad-relocation Model for Fast-reactor Loss-of-flow Accidents
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During an unprotected undercooling accident in a liquid-metal fast breeder reactor, the motion and relocation of the molten cladding can be important because of its potentially significant effect on reactivity, blockage formation, and subsequent fuel motion. The present study analyzes the clad relocation problem based on a multichannel film-flow model. The important aspects considered in the analysis are the non-uniform transverse clad-melting pattern and diversions of sodium-vapor flow within a subassembly. It has been shown that the motion of molten clad and subsequent blockage formations can be significantly influenced by this interconnected channel effect. Several sample calculations have been made in order to demonstrate these points.

ERDA Research Abstracts

ERDA Research Abstracts
Author: United States. Energy Research and Development Administration
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Total Pages: 716
Release: 1976
Genre: Power resources
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ERDA Energy Research Abstracts

ERDA Energy Research Abstracts
Author: United States. Energy Research and Development Administration. Technical Information Center
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Total Pages: 1680
Release: 1977
Genre: Force and energy
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