Silicon carbide fuel rod cladding for BWRs

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The current state of the art in nuclear technology focuses on the implementation of silicon carbide cladding for pressurized water reactors (PWRs). Ongoing testing and evaluation are crucial to assess the performance and safety of this innovative material. Research reports from MIT highlight the reactor physics considerations and the potential benefits of silicon carbide cladding in high-performance light water reactors. The advancements aim to enhance reactor efficiency and safety. Continued exploration in this area may lead to significant improvements in nuclear reactor design and operation.
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What is the state of the art?
 
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What is the state of the art?
Right now it is being considered for PWRs.

Testing and evaluation are underway.

http://canes.mit.edu/reports/reactor-physics-considerations-implementing-silicon-carbide-cladding-pwr-environment

http://canes.mit.edu/reports/assessment-silicon-carbide-cladding-high-performance-light-water-reactors

http://web.mit.edu/nse/news/spotlights/2010/kohse_carpenter.html


http://www.neimagazine.com/story.asp?storyCode=2055642

http://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/15731
 
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