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Multiphysics Analyses And Experiments For Safety Of Advanced Light Water Reactor Fuels, Soon K. Lee
Multiphysics Analyses And Experiments For Safety Of Advanced Light Water Reactor Fuels, Soon K. Lee
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The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident in 2011 triggered worldwide research and development initiatives to advance Light Water Reactor (LWR) fuel materials with excellent tolerance to high-temperature oxidation and deformation. Accident Tolerant Fuel (ATF) design concepts are expected to improve safety margin and extend coping time during severe accident progression, owing to their enhanced mechanical strength, oxidation, and degradation resistance. These concepts require a series of assessments to be licensed by the United States (US) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In addition to enhanced safety from ATF materials, supported by the NRC, the US nuclear industry is seeking opportunities to increase …