NSUF 21-4237: Understanding Metallic Fuel Relocation Using Neutron Computed Tomography
This project seeks to better understand relocation behavior of fuel in severe accident scenarios through 3D volumetric analysis using neutron computed tomography (nCT). Pin Bundle Metallic Fuel Relocation (PBR) specimens were prepared at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and examined with X-ray radiography which, unfortunately, did not provide the necessary penetration through the depleted uranium (DU) to visualize the internal geometric condition of the test section. However, neutron imaging is likely to have the necessary penetration to provide information about the void structure of the thickest portions of the test sections. Three samples were prepared and shipped to INL’s Neutron Radiography Reactor (NRAD) for non-destructive examination using neutrons. This project will support NRAD reactor runtime, subsequent tomographic reconstruction and image analysis of these samples.
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Awarded Institution | Idaho National Laboratory |
| Embargo End Date | 2023-03-07 |
| Facility Tech Lead | Alina Montrose |
| NSUF Call | FY 2021 RTE 1st Call |
| PI | Aaron Craft |
| PIE Facilities | Hot Fuel Examination Facility |
| Project Member | Dr Taeil Kim, Principal Nuclear Engineer - Argonne National Laboratory |
| Project Member | Dr. Aaron Craft, Research Scientist - Idaho National Laboratory (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7092-3826) |
| Project Notes | Awarded on 06/07/2021 |
| Project Type | RTE |
| RTE Number | 4237 |