Materials Open Test Assembly in the Fast Flux Test Facility

摘要

This report describes a Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) Materials Open Test Assembly (MOTA). The Breeder Reactor Structural Materials Experiment (BSME) provides instrumented test space within MOTA in the Fast Test Reactor (FTR). The test assembly has been designed to measure and regulate specimen irradiation temperatures and to permit rapid specimen examination between reactor cycles. This report provides the design description of the MOTA/BSME, description of the design and operation of the Instrumentation and Control System, and a description of the reconstitution process. 6 figures, 5 tables. (ERA citation 07:053778)