to perform experiments with prototypic corium with realistic chemical composition including depleted UO2
Spreading tests:
VE-01, VE-02, VE-03, VE-04, VE-07
VE-U1, VE-U3, VE-U5, VE-U7, VE-U8
URASOL/ VITAE InV
Mass flowrate
Temperature
Spreading progression and front velocity
Chemical composition
3 temperature ranges: RT to 1800°C, 1800-2300°C, 2300-2600°C.
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnucene.2005.09.009
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2023.100215
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Comments: Simulation of fuel debris thermal cutting. Provides information on releases from Lower Head pool
Contributed By: C.Journeau