Publications

IER-523:  Feasibility of Experiments Focused on Measuring the Effects of UO₂BeO Material on Critical Configurations using 7uPCX [Slides]

Ames, David A.; Cole, James R.; Cook, William M.

Sandia National Labs has access to unused ACRR fuel, which is unique in its enrichment 35% and material composition BeO. ACRR fuel is available in quantities well above what is needed for experiments. Two experiment concepts have been investigated: UO₂BeO fuel elements and pellets with 7uPCX fuel. The worth of UO₂BeO is large enough to be well above the anticipated experiment uncertainties.