NEUP CINR-18-15097: Oxidation Study of High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor TRISO Fuels at Accidental Conditions

This project is to study the oxidation behaviors of TRISO fuels during accidental air and water vapor ingress conditions. It specifically focuses on the oxidation and burn-off of the graphite fuel matrix and oxidation of the TRISO fuel SiC layer at high temperature accidental states in the presence of air and/or water vapor. The proposal includes both experimental and simulation efforts. Comprehensive characterization of mechanical property, composition, and microstructure will be carried out.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
PI	Kathy Lu