Organization / Localization: Framatome GmbH, Radiochemical Lab Facility Description: Induction-heated 1D/2D-MCCI tests with prototypic oxidic melts and various types of concrete 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 Modelling: Simulation Code: COSACO Experimental Research Program: co-funded by BMWi Link to PIRT:
References: [1] 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
[2] 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 IP/Copyright Situation:
Implemented as part of the Seaknot EU funded project (HORIZON-EURATOM-2021-NRT-01 under Grant Agreement No. 101060327) - WP2.6 UNIPI (2024-2026)