Fuel-Element Experience in Pressurized-Water Reactors

H. M. Ferrari; R. J. Allio

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT66-A27544

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Technology / Volume 2 / Number 6

Fuel-Element Experience in Pressurized-Water Reactors

H. M. Ferrari, R. J. Allio

Nuclear Technology / Volume 2 / Number 6 / December 1966 / Pages 492-498

Technical Paper and Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT66-A27544

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Fuel-element performance in operating pressurized-water reactors has been excellent. Over 250 000 fuel elements containing UO₂, UO₂-ThO₂, or UO₂-PuO₂ fuel clad with iron- or zirconium-base alloys have performed reliably over a broad range of operating conditions. Experimental evidence to date suggests that fuel elements for pressurized-water reactors can be subjected to more demanding conditions.