NEUP CINR-20-19660: Linear and nonlinear guided ultrasonic waves to characterize cladding of accident tolerant fuel (ATF)

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) anticipates licensing and use of accident tolerant fuels (ATF). Current nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques are effective for uncoated designs, but these coated fuels add new challenges. To meet this need, we propose a combination of linear and nonlinear guided ultrasonic waves, integrated with new material behavior models to develop a NDE approach for both QC/QA and in-service NDE characterization of the cladding integrity and bond strength.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	Georgia Institute of Technology
PI	Laurence Jacobs