Measurement of Decay Heat and Comparison with Predictions

G. Gillet; M. Favet; M. Paulin

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE90-A23763

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 106 / Number 1

Measurement of Decay Heat and Comparison with Predictions

G. Gillet, M. Favet, M. Paulin

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 106 / Number 1 / September 1990 / Pages 94-97

Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE90-A23763

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The decay heat of Superphénix was measured after reactor shutdown during a 3- to 26-h cooling period. The measurement method, the testing of this method, and the formal calculations are reviewed. The experimental results are compared to predictions.