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- 2024Decoding the oxidation mechanism of Zircaloy-4 via in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and computational elucidation
- 2024Phase formation, structure and properties of quaternary MAX phase thin films in the Cr-V-C-Al system: A combinatorial study
- 2023Synthesis of V2AlC thin films by thermal annealing of nanoscale elemental multilayered precursors : Incorporation of layered Ar bubbles and impact on microstructure formationcitations
- 2023Synthesis of V$_{2}$AlC thin films by thermal annealing of nanoscale elemental multilayered precursors: Incorporation of layered Ar bubbles and impact on microstructure formation
- 2023Nitriding model for zirconium based fuel cladding in severe accident codescitations
- 2023Analysis of iron-chromium-aluminum samples exposed to accident conditions followed by quench in the QUENCH-19 experiment
- 2022Phase formation and thermal stability of quaternary MAX phase thin films in the Cr-V-C-Al system: an experimental combinatorial study
- 2022The Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure and Properties of Cr–C–Al Coatings on Zircaloy-4 for Accident-Tolerant Fuel (ATF) Applicationscitations
- 2022Oxidation of silicon carbide composites for nuclear applications at very high temperatures in steamcitations
- 2022Results of metallographic analysis of the QUENCH-20 bundle with B4C absorber
- 2022Results of metallographic analysis of the QUENCH-20 bundle with B₄C absorber
- 2021Development of Cr-C-Al based coatings for enhanced accident tolerant fuel (ATF) zirconium-based alloy cladding
- 2021High-temperature oxidation and hydrothermal corrosion of textured Cr$_{2}$AlC-based coatings on zirconium alloy fuel cladding
- 2020High-Temperature Oxidation of Chrome-Nickel Alloycitations
- 2020Investigation of corrosion and high temperature oxidation of promising ATF cladding materials in the framework of the Il trovatore project
- 2018High-temperature interaction of oxygen-preloaded Zr1Nb alloy with nitrogencitations
- 2018H2 PERMEATION BEHAVIOR OF Cr2AlC AND Ti2AlC MAX PHASE COATED ZIRCALOY-4 BY NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHYcitations
- 2018H2 PERMEATION BEHAVIOR OF Cr2AlC AND Ti2AlC MAX PHASE COATED ZIRCALOY-4 BY NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHYcitations
- 2018Magnetron-sputtered Al-containing MAX phase carbide thin films and their application as oxidation-resistant coatings
- 2017High-temperature interaction of oxygen-preloaded Zr1Nb alloy with nitrogen
- 2017Nanocrystalline diamond protects Zr cladding surface against oxygen and hydrogen uptake : Nuclear fuel durability enhancementcitations
- 2017Lessons learned from the QUENCH-LOCA experiments
- 2017Update of the QUENCH program
- 2017UK Research in LOCA-Related Activities and Co-operation with the Karlsruhe Research Centre - A Historical Perspective
- 2016Oxidation and hydrogen uptake during high-temperature reaction of zirconium alloys in steam-nitrogen mixtures
- 2016High-temperature oxidation of SiC-Ta-SiC sandwich cladding tubes in GFR atmosphere
- 2013Results of the QUENCH-16 Bundle Experiment on Air Ingress (KIT Scientific Reports ; 7634)
- 2012Oxidation of zirconium alloys in mixed atmospheres containing nitrogen
- 2012Selected aspects of materials behavior during severe nuclear accidents in nuclear reactors
- 2012High-temperature oxidation and mutual interactions of materials during severe nuclear accidents
- 2012Separate effects experiments in the framework of the QUENCH program at KIT
- 2012Materials behavior during the early phase of a severe nuclear accident
- 2011Results of Severe Fuel Damage Experiment QUENCH-15 with ZIRLO cladding tubes. (KIT Scientific Reports ; 7576)
- 2010Separate-effects tests on the investigation of high-temperature oxidation behavior and mechanical properties of Zircaloy-2 to be used in the SFP PWR tests : Report prepared in the framework of the OECD/NEA SFP Project
- 2007Prototypical experiments on air oxidation of zircaloy-4 at high temperatures
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Separate-effects tests on the investigation of high-temperature oxidation behavior and mechanical properties of Zircaloy-2 to be used in the SFP PWR tests : Report prepared in the framework of the OECD/NEA SFP Project
Abstract
The thermo-hydraulic and ignition behavior of full-scale Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) fuel assembly mock-ups during hypothetic spent fuel pool Loss of Coolant Accidents (LOCA) will be investigated in the frame of the OECD-NEA Sandia Fuel Program (SFP).The choice of the cladding alloy has been intensively discussed in the initial phase of the project. The PWR cladding alloys Zircaloy-4 or ZIRLO have been originally foreseen to be used in these tests. Due to problems regarding availability and proprietary rights of these materials, finally the Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) material Zircaloy-2 was selected as heater rod material. The main arguments for Zry-2 were availability of material and all data, the positive experience with the material during the BWR test series and the very similar properties of Zry-2 and Zry-4. Some participants asked for a proof of the latter statement, especially because the database on Zry-2 is scarce in comparison with Zry-4. In this context KIT performed a series of separate-effects tests (SETs) to confirm the similarity of the two alloys and to deliver corresponding data. The following report presents the results of isothermal and transient oxidation tests of Zry-2 and Zry-4 in air atmosphere, including simulations of the planned pre-ignition and ignition tests, as well as results of mechanical tests.Isothermal and transient experiments were conducted in a commercial thermal balance coupled with a mass spectrometer up to temperatures of 1600 °C. Ring compression and tensile tests were performed with a universal testing machine from Instron.The results of the extensive experimental program revealed very similar oxidation behaviour of the two alloys Zircaloy-2 and Zircaloy-4 in the temperature range investigated. So, there are no concerns regarding the use of the BWR alloy Zircaloy-2 in the PWR SFP test series at Sandia National Laboratories from this point of view. During the planned pre-ignition tests only very low pre-oxidation of the cladding and so insignificant effect on the main ignition test is expected. The point in time of the ignition of the bundle strongly influences the starting conditions for the further progression of the test, especially the degree of pre-oxidation and therewith the amount of remaining metal.The mechanical properties of the two alloys in the as-received state and the heater cladding are significantly different. The manufacturing process of the heater rods caused increase of strength and reduction of ductility. Further strong changes of mechanical properties are expected during course of the tests due to oxidation. This has to be taken into account for the analyses of the tests.