Facility Details: KROTOS

Organization / Localization: CEA/Cadarache
Facility Description: It consists of two concentric cylindrical sections (a test section and a pressure vessel). The cylindrical test section has an ID of 200 mm, it is closed at the bottom by either a flat plate or with a gas trigger device.
Test Identification: KA-1, KA-2, KA-4
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Premixing, Explosion /fragmentation, steam explosion
Measured Parameters: Pressure, Temperature, Water level swell, Visualisation
Modelling: Fragmentation laws, steam explosion quantification
Simulation Code: FCI codes
Experimental Research Program: French ICE project
References: [1] Piluso P., "Main results of KROTOS tests -ICE program", International Workshop on Fuel-Coolant Interaction and Steam explosion. Fontenay-aux-Roses (France), November 8-9, 2023
IP/Copyright Situation: Yes, ICE partners
Organization / Localization: JRC/Ispra
Facility Description: It consists of two concentric cylindrical sections (a test section and a pressure vessel). The cylindrical test section has an ID of 200 mm, it is closed at the bottom by either a flat plate or with a gas trigger device.
Test Identification: KROTOS 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Premixing, Explosion /fragmentation, steam explosion
Measured Parameters: Pressure, Temperature, Water level swell
Modelling: Fragmentation laws, steam explosion quantification
Simulation Code: FRADEMO, IDEMO, PM-ALPHA, ESPROSE, TEXAS III (mentioned in reference), FCI codes
Experimental Research Program: JRC Ispra
References: [1] H. Hohmann, D. Magallon, H.Schins, and A.Yerkess,FCI Experiments in the Aluminum Oxide/Water System, Nuclear Engineering and Design, 155 (1995), 391-403. https://doi.org/10.1016/0029-5493(94)00884-2
IP/Copyright Situation: No
Organization / Localization: JRC/Ispra
Facility Description: It consists of two concentric cylindrical sections (a test section and a pressure vessel). The cylindrical test section has an ID of 200 mm, it is closed at the bottom by either a flat plate or with a gas trigger device.
Test Identification: KROTOS 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Premixing, Explosion /fragmentation, steam explosion
Measured Parameters: Pressure, Temperature, Water level swell, Visualisation
Modelling: Fragmentation laws, steam explosion quantification
Simulation Code: IFCI, TEXA, PM-ALPHA, COMETA, ESPROSE.m, IDEMO, TEXAS (mentioned in reference), FCI codes
Experimental Research Program: JRC Ispra
References: [1] I. Huhtiniemi, H. Hohmann, D. Magallon, FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System, Nuclear Engineering and Design, 177 (1997), 339-349. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-5493(97)00202-1
IP/Copyright Situation: No
Organization / Localization: JRC/Ispra
Facility Description: It consists of two concentric cylindrical sections (a test section and a pressure vessel). The cylindrical test section has an ID of 200 mm, it is closed at the bottom by either a flat plate or with a gas trigger device.
Test Identification: KROTOS 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Premixing, Explosion /fragmentation, steam explosion
Measured Parameters: Pressure, Temperature, Water level swell, Visualisation
Modelling: Fragmentation laws, steam explosion quantification
Simulation Code: FCI codes
Experimental Research Program: JRC Ispra
References: [1] I. Huhtiniemi, D. Magallon, H. Hohmann, Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts, Nuclear Engineering and Design, 189 (1999), 379-389. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-5493(98)00269-6
[2] A. Annunziato, A. Yerkess, C. Addabbo, FARO and KROTOS code simulation and analysis at JRC Ispra, Nuclear Engineering and Design, Volume 189, Issues 1–3, 1999, Pages 359-378, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-5493(98)00268-4.
[3] Mitja Uršič, Matjaž Leskovar, Borut Mavko, Simulations of KROTOS alumina and corium steam explosion experiments: Applicability of the improved solidification influence modelling, Nuclear Engineering and Design, Volume 246, 2012, Pages 163-174, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2011.12.021
IP/Copyright Situation: No
Organization / Localization: JRC/Ispra
Facility Description: It consists of two concentric cylindrical sections (a test section and a pressure vessel). The cylindrical test section has an ID of 200 mm, it is closed at the bottom by either a flat plate or with a gas trigger device.
Test Identification: KROTOS 56, 57, 58
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Premixing, Explosion /fragmentation, steam explosion
Measured Parameters: Pressure, Temperature, Water level swell, Visualisation
Modelling: Fragmentation laws, steam explosion quantification
Simulation Code: FCI codes
Experimental Research Program: FARO program
References: [1] I. Huhtiniemi and D. Magallon, Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS, Nuclear Engineering and Design 204 (2001) 391-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-5493(00)00319-8
IP/Copyright Situation: No
Organization / Localization: CEA/Cadarache
Facility Description: It consists of two concentric cylindrical sections (a test section and a pressure vessel). The cylindrical test section has an ID of 200 mm, it is closed at the bottom by either a flat plate or with a gas trigger device.
Test Identification: KS-1, KS-2, KS-3, KS-4, KS-5, KS-6
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Premixing, Explosion /fragmentation, steam explosion
Measured Parameters: Pressure, Temperature, Water level swell, Visualisation
Modelling: Fragmentation laws, steam explosion quantification
Simulation Code: FCI codes
Experimental Research Program: OECD/NEA program
References: [1] Piluso P. Et al,, “Steam Explosion Resolution for Nuclear Applications”-Phase 2, OECD/Integrated report, December 2014.
IP/Copyright Situation: No
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-26
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Investigate all the phases of steam explosion, assess energetics - Steam explosions in narrow 1-D test geometry with alumina melt with and without external trigger
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.4 kg, melt T=2573 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 1999
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-27
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.4 kg, melt T=2623 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2000
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-28
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.4 kg, melt T=2673 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2001
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-29
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=2573 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2002
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-30
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Steam explosions in narrow 1-D test geometry with alumina melt with and without external trigger
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=2573 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2003
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-32
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Steam explosions in narrow 1-D test geometry with alumina melt with and without external trigger
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=3.0 kg, melt T=3063 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2004
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-33
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=3.2 kg, melt T=3063 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2005
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-35
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=3.1 kg, melt T=3023 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2006
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-36
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Steam explosions in narrow 1-D test geometry with alumina melt with and without external trigger
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=3.0 kg, melt T=3025 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2007
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-37
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Conditions for corium melt to generate an energetic steam explosion and measure its yield
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=3.2 kg, melt T=3018 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2008
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-38
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Reasons for difference between the yields of explosions of alumina and corium melts
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=2665 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2009
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-40
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=3073 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2010
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-41
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.4 kg, melt T=3073 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2011
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-42
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=2465 K
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2012
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-43
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=2625
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2013
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-44
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Reasons for difference between the yields of explosions of alumina and corium melts
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=2673
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2014
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-45
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Conditions for corium melt to generate an energetic steam explosion and measure its yield
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=3.1 kg, melt T=3106
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2015
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-46
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=5.4 kg, melt T=3086
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2016
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-47
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Conditions for corium melt to generate an energetic steam explosion and measure its yield
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=5.4 kg, melt T=3023
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2017
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-49
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Reasons for difference between the yields of explosions of alumina and corium melts
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.5 kg, melt T=2688
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2018
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-50
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.7 kg, melt T=2473
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2019
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-51
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.8 kg, melt T=2748
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2020
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-52
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Conditions for corium melt to generate an energetic steam explosion and measure its yield
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=2.6 kg, melt T=3133
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2021
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-53
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Conditions for corium melt to generate an energetic steam explosion and measure its yield
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=3.6 kg, melt T=3129 3
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2022
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-56
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Mixing behaviour of corium melt by means of visualisation
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=4.5 kg, melt T=3033
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2023
IP/Copyright Situation: To be checked
Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-57
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: n/a
Measured Parameters: Al2O3, melt mass=1.4 kg, melt T=2670
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2024
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-58
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Mixing behaviour of corium melt by means of visualisation
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=4.5 kg, melt T=3077
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2025
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Organization / Localization: JRC
Country: Ispra, Italy
Test Identification: K-63
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Influence of external trigger
Measured Parameters: 80wt%UO2 - 20wt%ZrO2, melt mass=4.5 kg, melt T=n.a.
References: .Magallon, I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, ”In-Vessel Loads Resulting from Molten Fuel Coolant/Structure Interactions”, ASME PVP-1995 Conf., Honolulu, HI, July 23-27, 1995, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol.303, p.159; H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, H.Schins, A.Yerkess, ”FCI Experiments in the Aluminium Oxide/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 155 (1995), 391-403; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, A.Yerkess, H.Hohmann, B.Shamoun, M.Corradini, ”Test Results and Analysis of Recent KROTOS FCI Experiments”, National Heat Transfer Conference, ASME/AIChE/ANS, Houston, Aug. 1996; I.Huhtiniemi, H.Hohmann, D.Magallon, ”FCI Experiments in the Corium/Water System”, Nucl. Eng. Des. 177 (1997), 339- 349; M.Corradini, D.Cho, D.Magallon, S.Basu, "FCI Experiments and Analysis: Contributions to Basic Understanding", OECD/CNSI Specialist Meeting on Fuel Coolant Interactions, JAERI-Tokai, Japan 19-21 May, 1997; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, H. Hohmann, "Results of Recent KROTOS FCI Tests: Alumina versus Corium Melts", Nucl. Eng. Des. 189 (1999), 379-389; I.Huhtiniemi, D.Magallon, ”Insight into Steam Explosions with Corium Melts in KROTOS”, NURETH-9, San Francisco, October 1999; D.Magallon, S.Basu, M.Corradini, ”Implications of FARO and KROTOS Experiments for FCI and Debris Coolability”, OECD Workshop on Ex-Vessel Debris Coolability, FZK, 16-18 November 2026
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