LOFT Fuel Modules Design,Characterization,and Fabrication Program.

摘要

The loss-of-fluid test (LOFT) fuel modules have evolved from a comprehensive five-year design,characterization,and fabrication program which has resulted in the accomplishment of many technical activities of interest in pressurized water reactor fuel design development and safety research. Information is presented concerning:determination of fundamental high-temperature reactor material properties;design invention related to in-core instrumentation attachment;implementation of advanced and/or unique fuel bundle characterization techniques;implementation of improved fuel bundle fabrication techniques;and planning and execution of a multimillion dollar design,characterization,and fabrication program for pressurized water reactor fuel. (ERA citation 02:059671)