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Deploying advanced nuclear reactors will require a robust and creative framework for qualifying new cladding and core materials. The US Department of Energy, Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) sponsored programs such as Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS) and the Fuels Cycle Research and Development - Advanced Fuels Campaign (FCRD-AFC) invest in experiments and modeling for future reactors, however a more complete strategy for Advanced Cladding Qualification (ACQ) is needed, especially as a dearth of fast test reactors limit the experimental options for relevant high dose data. This talk will present some ideas on integrating successful Advanced Fuels Qualification strategies with experimental and modeling capabilities to provide a framework for future qualification of Advanced Cladding for use in next generation reactors. While the scope of a complete ACQ campaign is vast, focused modelling and mechanical testing, along with leveraging existing data, and accelerated cladding tests, will provide paths for future qualification. |