HTR fuel irradiation experiments at IVV-2M, HFR, R2, AVR and Dragon reactors

[BessieM]

I understand the sensitivity and confidentiality of some of this data.

Its so difficult to archive or access data for this experiments (coated particle and pebble irradiations at material testing reactors: IVV-2M, R2, HFR, AVR, Dragon etc.) as well as the current irradiation programs, SIROCCO, the SILOE irradiations.

I would also love to reference on the types of rigs they using for coated particle and pebble irradiations.

Is there a way, some references hidden in the literature.

Please help

 

[Astronuc]

I understand the sensitivity and confidentiality of some of this data.

Its so difficult to archive or access data for this experiments (coated particle and pebble irradiations at material testing reactors: IVV-2M, R2, HFR, AVR, Dragon etc.) as well as the current irradiation programs, SIROCCO, the SILOE irradiations.

I would also love to reference on the types of rigs they using for coated particle and pebble irradiations.

Is there a way, some references hidden in the literature.

Please help

Data/reports from government sponsored programs are usually available, however, much modern work is often proprietary to commercial organziations who sponsor or co-sponsor the programs. The older reports may not be available in electronic format, and government organizations may not have funds to do that, but if one knows the right people, there are probably surplus reports available, that is, if they have not been destroyed.

These might help one get started -

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V4D-45NGM9J-2&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=470ac04644888fbd5f8c750456551c82

H. Nickel^{a, b}, H. Nabielek^a, G. Pott^a and A. W. Mehner^c
a Research Centre Jülich, D 52428, Jülich, Germany
b Technical University Aachen, Aachen, Germany
c Framatome ANP, Duisburg, Germany

Nuclear Engineering and Design
Volume 217, Issues 1-2, August 2002, Pages 141-151


http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V4D-4805253-25&_user=10&_origUdi=B6V4D-45NGM9J-2&_fmt=high&_coverDate=04%2F30%2F1972&_rdoc=1&_orig=article&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=2166c14d49c7a7c2bb7f4954cc1e031a

C. B. von der Decken and R. Schulten
Kernforschungsanlage Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany
Received 2 January 1972. Available online 21 February 2003.

Nuclear Engineering and Design
Volume 19, Issue 1, April 1972, Pages 71-84


IRRADIATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE REACTOR FUEL PEBBLES
AT VHTR CONDITIONS IN THE HFR PETTEN
Michael A. Fütterer, Harald Lohner, Rainer Conrad,
Klaas Bakker*, Sander de Groot*, Carla M. Sciolla*
http://www.nrg-nl.com/docs/nrglib/2004/B12_HTR2004.pdf


COATED PARTICLE FUEL
FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE GAS COOLED REACTORS
KARL VERFONDERN*, HEINZ NABIELEK and JAMES M. KENDALL1
Research Center Jülich (FZJ), Jülich, 52425, Germany
1Global Virtual Llc, Prescott, AZ 86303-5375, USA
http://article.nuclear.or.kr/jknsfile/v39/JK0390603.pdf


Recent US Work

An Overview of the DOE Advanced Gas Reactor Fuel Development
and Qualification Program - David Petti
http://www.nea.fr/html/science/meetings/ARWIF2004/0.05.pdf

Workshop on Advanced Reactors With Innovative Fuels
http://www.nea.fr/html/science/meetings/ARWIF2004/


Advanced Coated Particle Fuel Options
J. M. Kendall, R. E. Bullock
Global Virtual LLC, Prescott, Arizona, USA; Sigma Science Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
http://www.iaea.org/inis/aws/htgr/fulltext/htr2004_b09.pdf

 

[raining Pete]

Hi there, I completely understand your concerns about the sensitivity and confidentiality of this data. It can be challenging to access and archive information on experiments like coated particle and pebble irradiations, especially when they are conducted at multiple material testing reactors. I'm not sure about specific references or hidden information, but perhaps reaching out to the researchers or organizations involved in these experiments could provide some insight. They may have protocols in place for accessing this type of data. Best of luck in your search and I hope you are able to find the information you need.