Multilayer Composite Fuel Cladding for LWR Performance Enhancement and Severe Accident Tolerance - Massachusetts Institute of Technology CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B3.10Date: 07/09/2015 Location(s): IdahoOffices(s): Nuclear Energy
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July 9, 2015
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Multilayer Composite Fuel Cladding for LWR Performance Enhancement and Severe Accident Tolerance - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B3.10
Date: 07/09/2015
Location(s): Idaho
Offices(s): Nuclear Energy
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in collaboration with several partners, proposes to develop multi-metallic layered composites (MMLC) to enhance the performance and accident tolerance of current and future light water reactors (LWR), mainly by removing as much zirconium as possible from the core without significant drops in performance.