Effects of Variations in Fuel Pellet Composition and Size on Mixed-Oxide Fuel Pin Performance

摘要

Experiments have been conducted which assess the effects on fuel pin performance of specific minor variations from nominal in both fuel pellet size and pellet composition. Such pellets are generally referred to in the literature as rogue pellets. The effect of these rogue pellets on fuel pin and reactor performance is shown to be minimal. (ERA citation 06:007740)