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Integral measurements with a plutonium inert matrix fuel rod in a heterogeneous light water reactor lattice
As part of PSI's validatory efforts for neutronics calculations pertaining to inert matrix fuel (IMF) deployment in light water reactors, first-of-their-kind integral measurements have been carried out at the PROTEUS facility employing a specially fabricated Pu-Er-Zr IMF rod in a heterogeneous (boiling water reactor) test lattice. Analogous experiments have also been conducted with MOX and 'dummy' IMF rods, providing the basis for a systematic comparison of experimental and calculational results.
Type
research article
Authors
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Grimm, P.
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Heimgartner, P.
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Jatuff, F.
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Ledergerber, G.
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Luthi, A.
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Murphy, M.
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Seiler, R.
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Van Geemert, R.
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Published in
Volume
38
Issue
3-4
Start page
359
End page
362
Note
Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 PSI, Villigen, Switzerland
Peer reviewed
REVIEWED
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September 17, 2010
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