Facility Details: SICOPS (MCCI)

Description: Induction-heated 1D/2D-MCCI tests with prototypic oxidic melts and various types of concrete
Organization / Localization: Framatome GmbH, Radiochemical Lab
Molten Corium Concrete Interaction- (MCCI) (1)
Test Identification: MCCI tests using 1D or 2D cylindrical concrete crucibles, incl. "inverse" geometries, and different types of concrete
SA-Related Topics / Phenomena: Comparability between FeSi and siliceous concrete, impact of local crusts on melt progression, characterization of melt-concrete interface conditions
Measured Parameters: Melt temperature, erosion progression, pyrometer, post-test investigation, REM, EDX
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Simulation Code: COSACO
Experimental Research Program: co-funded by BMWi
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References: G. Langrock, S. Hellmann, R. Hofmann, M. Fischer, A. Fargette, “2D Experiments for Investigating Relationships in Core Melt Interaction with Concrete during a Postulated Severe Accident in a NPP”, BMWi project 1501332, Final report, March 2012

S. Hellmann, “Versuche zur Untersuchung der Gesetzmäßigkeiten bei der Wechselwirkung von Kernschmelze (Oxid- und Metall-Mischschmelze) mit Beton während eines postulierten Kernschmelzunfalls”, AREVA Report, PTCC-G/2011/de/0001 Rev. A, BMWi Project 1501332, Jan. 2011
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Contributed By: T. Keim/M. Fischer
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Implemented as part of the Seaknot EU funded project (HORIZON-EURATOM-2021-NRT-01 under Grant Agreement No. 101060327) - WP2.6 UNIPI (2024-2025)