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IAEA-TECDOC--908: Fast reactor fuel failures and steam generator leaks: Transient and accident analysis approaches

International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)

Abstract

This report consists of a survey of activities on transient and accident analysis for the LMFR. It is focused on the following subjects: Fuel transient tests and analyses in hypothetical incident/accident situations. Sodium-water interaction in steam generators, and sodium fires: test and analyses. There are also sections dealing with the experimental and analytical studies of: fuel subassembly failures. Sodium boiling, molten fuel-coolant interaction. Molten material movement and relocation in fuel bundles. Heat removal after an accident or incident. Sodium-water reaction in steam generator. Steam generator protection systems. Sodium-water contact in steam generator building. Fire-fighting methods and systems to deal with sodium fires.

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Chapters

1.1 Fuel Transient Tests and Analysis: Experimental Investigations
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1.2 Fuel Transient Tests and Analysis: Analytical Studies
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2 Sodium-Water Interactions in Steam Generators, Sodium Fires: Tests and Analyses
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Reference:
Fast reactor fuel failures and steam generator leaks: Transient and accident analysis approaches
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--908