CX-016423: IASCC Test Facility for University of Florida Nuclear Fuel and Structural Materials Research Center

The University of Florida proposes to add the Irradiation Assisted Stress Corrosion Cracking (IASCC) test facility to its capacity. In addition to equipment the university already has, it is proposed to purchase a PWR/BTW water recirculation loop and a landmark test system. The water loop will provide high temperature high-pressure water flow for an autoclave. The recirculation loop will consist of a low-pressure low temperature water preparation section and high temperature high-pressure testing section. A well design water recirculation loop with controlled oxygen and hydrogen level down to ppb level is essential for simulating a corrosion environment in a PWR/BWR. The landmark test system will be integrated with the water loop and a high temperature autoclave that is already housed in the PI’s lab. The proposed landmark system from MTS provides the versatility and high performance for accurate and repeatable static and dynamic material and component testing.