Preliminary Fission-Product and Post-Irradiation Examination Results from BTF-105B LOCA/LOECC Test

Abstract

BTF-105B was a well instrumented single-fuel-element test that simulated conditions that could be experienced during a LOCA with LOECC in a CANDU reactor. Average fuel temperatures of 1800 degrees C were maintained for 15 minutes. Released fission products were monitored and collected. Destructive examinations of the fuel have been performed. Preliminary fission-product and post-irradiation examination results are presented