Capsule and Specimen Geometries for HFIR Irradiation Testing Supporting the Transformational Challenge Reactor

Patrick Champlin, Joseph Burns, Christian M. Petrie, Xunxiang Hu, Kory D. Linton, Richard H. Howard, Kurt A. Terrani

Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

Abstract

This report provides a summary of irradiation capsule design and analysis for the three main categories of materials to be used in the Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR) core. These materials are yttrium hydride as the moderator, silicon carbide, and Grade 316L austenitic stainless steel. No neutron irradiation data exists on the former and the latter two are derived from advanced manufacturing techniques and therefor need to undergo rigorous testing to assess their behavior as function of dose and temperature. The detailed design and analysis summarized in this report is the critical step to facilitate safe and relevant irradiation of these materials to be conducted at ORNL’s High Flux Isotope Reactor. These irradiations will ultimately yield critical materials properties data for reactor design and licensing purposes.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationUnited States
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • 22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Capsule and Specimen Geometries for HFIR Irradiation Testing Supporting the Transformational Challenge Reactor'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this