About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2021 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Accelerated Discovery and Qualification of Nuclear Materials for Energy Applications
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Presentation Title |
High power irradiation testing of TRISO MiniFuel-Compacts in HFIR |
Author(s) |
Tyler J. Gerczak, Christian M Petrie, Jason M Harp, Grant W Helmreich, John D Hunn, Andrew K Kercher, Zane G Wallen, Ryan C Gallagher, Kory D Linton, Annabelle G Le Coq, Ryan N Latta, Blaise P Collin, Nicholas R Brown |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Tyler J. Gerczak |
Abstract Scope |
The TRISO coated particle fuel form has evolved to meet the needs of HTGRs, however, the TRISO fuel form can be adapted to other advanced reactor designs such as Kairos Power’s FHR. The heat transfer properties of molten salt in the FHR allow for high-power densities relative to typical HTGR designs. A higher power density core presents numerous benefits such as reduced core size and capital cost reduction. Higher power densities reflect a higher TRISO particle power relative to those typically experienced in HTGRs. An irradiation campaign is being pursued in the HFIR based on the MiniFuel concept to explore the performance of TRISO particles at higher particle powers. The irradiation experiment, MiniFuel-Compact fabrication, and post-irradiation test plan will be discussed. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |