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Materialsselectionfor andirradiationcapabilitiesofMYRRHA JorisVandenBosch,LANL H.Ait Abderrahim,SCKCEN P.Baeten,SCKCEN V.Sobolev,SCKCEN S.Gavrilov,SCKCEN


  1. Materials�selection�for� and�irradiation�capabilities�of�MYRRHA Joris�Van�den�Bosch,�LANL H.�Ait Abderrahim,�SCK●CEN P.�Baeten,�SCK●CEN V.�Sobolev,�SCK●CEN S.�Gavrilov,�SCK●CEN U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  2. Outline MYRRHA�design�(brief) � MYRRHA�materials�selection � Material�challenges�towards�MYRRHA � MYRRHA�material�irradiation�capabilities � Summary � U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  3. MYRRHA�an�innovative�concept Sub1critical�reactor Accelerator High�reliability Spallation�source Windowless Fast neutron source Lead1Bismuth coolant U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA MYRRHA�� concept

  4. MYRRHA�components:� Accelerator U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  5. Lay�out Inner�vessel Inner�vessel Inner�vessel Inner�vessel Inner�vessel Inner�vessel Inner�vessel Inner�vessel Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover Core�structure Core�structure Core�structure Core�structure Core�structure Core�structure Core�structure Core�structure Spallation�loop Spallation�loop Spallation�loop Spallation�loop Spallation�loop Spallation�loop Spallation�loop Heat�exchangers Heat�exchangers Heat�exchangers Heat�exchangers Heat�exchangers Heat�exchangers Pumps Pumps Pumps Pumps Pumps Diaphragm Diaphragm Diaphragm Diaphragm Fuel storage Fuel storage Fuel storage Fuel manipulators Fuel manipulators Guard vessel U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA 5

  6. MYRRHA�components:� Spallation�target Tasks • Produce�10 17 neutrons/s�to�feed�subcritical�core�@�k eff =0.95 � � Accept�megawatt�proton�beam 600�MeV,�2.513�mA� ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ≈111.2�MW�heat ⇒ — 300�mm�penetration�depth — Pb�Bi�eutectic�as�target�material — � Fit�into�central�hole�in�core compact�target — windowless�(beam�density) — Off�axis�geometry — � Match�MYRRHA�purpose�as�experimental�irradiation�machine� flexible�remote�handling — � Survive�(lifetime) U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  7. Spallation�target�loop�configuration LBE�flow�&�cooling • � Forced�convection�(10�20�l/s) T max(LBE surface) =450°C;���� � T<�100�°C � � Heat�exchanger�to�main�vessel�coolant Vacuum�requirements • Pressure�above�target�<10 �3 �10 �4 mbar� � Confinement�of�volatile�spallation�products � LBE�conditioning • � Corrosion�inhibition,��Filtering Service�by�remote�handling • � Entire�spallation�unit�removable�from�main�vessel�after�core�unloading � Separate�sub�unit�with�all�active�elements U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  8. Spallation�target Windowless�target • space�considerations � � beam�density� Formation�of�target�free�surface • � Confluence�of�Vertical�coaxial�flow� � Forced�detachment ���������������������������� � ����������������������������� � � Recirculation�zone�:�in�check � Feedback�necessary�(slow) � Proton�beam�distribution� �������������������������������� � U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  9. critical�parameters�of�the�MYRRHA�components� Components Material Min.�Temp.�� Max.�Temp.� Max.�Temp.� Max.�LBE� Max.�Neutron� Max.�Mech.� unlimited� unlimited� lasting�1�week velocity damage stress time time ( � C) (m/s) (dpa/yr) (MPa) ( � C) ( � C) [1] Fuel�Assemblies T91* 200 450 550 1.6 29 � Clad 450 550 2.3 29 � Structures Dummy�Assemblies T91 200 350 550 0.2 Core�Barrel 316 200 350 550 0.2 1.54� [2] 110 Heat�Exchanger T91 200 370 550 1.1 0.032 114 Circulation�Pumps To�be�defined 200 300 9 0.06 na MAXTHAL� (Ti 3 SiC 2 )� [3] Reactor�Vessel 316L 200 370 550 0.1 0.6.10 �4 60 Diaphragm 316L 200 370 550 0.1 0.64 ~120(primary) ~150(second) Core�support�plate T91 200 400 550 1.3 0.9 170 Refuelling 316L 200� 370 550 0.1 na Equipment Purification�System Target T91 200 450 550 2.5 � Structures MAXTHAL�/�316 8 � Pump U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D ������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  10. Approach�to�MYRRHA�fuel�element�qualification�(0) Fuel�rod�and�sub�assembly�pre�design� Materials�screening�and�selection Preparation�of�the�database�of�the�materials�properties Search�materials�providers�and�the�materials�procurement Search�manufacturers�for�components� Fabrication�(components,�rods,�SA)� Pre�qualification�of�components� Qualification… U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D Licensing�for�the�production�of�SA �������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  11. Approach�to�MYRRHA�fuel�element�qualification�(I) Fuel�element�(sub�assembly)�conceptual�design� Fuel�rod�pre�design Fuel�pellets Cladding Rod�structure� Wrapper SA�structure� elements elements Materials�screening�and�selection Pu 0.35 U 0.65 O 2�x 15�15�Ti 15�15�Ti EM�10 EM�10 Inconnel T91 T91 HT9 YSZ T91 T91,�… Preparation�of�the�database�of�the�materials�properties U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D �������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  12. Approach�to�MYRRHA�fuel�element�qualification�(II) Search�materials�providers�and�the�materials�procurement Pu 0.35 U 0.65 O 2�x 15�15�Ti 15�15�Ti EM�10 EM�10 Inconnel T91 91 91 YSZ T91,�… Search�manufacturers�for�components� Fuel�pellets Cladding Rod�structure� Wrapper SA�structure� elements elements Production�of� the�cladding� samples U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D �������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  13. Approach�to�MYRRHA�fuel�element�qualification�(III) Fabrication�(components,�rods,�SA)� Production�of� Production� Production�of� the�cladding� of�wrapper� SA�structure� samples samples elements Pre�qualification�of�components� Cladding�pre� Wrapper�pre� qualification qualification Production� Production�of� of�pellets rod�elements Production�of� Production�of� rod�segments mock�up�SA Qualification… Fuel�rod� SA�out�of�pile� qualification qualification U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D �������� Licencing for�the�production�of�SA�for�the�MYRRHA�core�… Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  14. “Ways” for clad qualification 15115�Ti�short�track� � � Visibility�of�this�track�should�be�explored� � To�obtain�database�of�15�15Ti�properties�(CEA?) Literature�very�limited — � To�define�list�of�damaging�effects�at�cladding/coolant�boundary � To�define�experimental�matrix 15115�Ti�long�track � To�define�list�of� all possible�damaging�effects � � To�define�experimental�matrix T91�long�track � Fabrication � U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D �������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  15. Scheme�of�experiments�for�fuel�pin�re1qualification Out1of1pile Mechanical�tests Pressurized�tubes Fuel�pins�tests Corrosion�tests stagnant flow In1pile Mechanical�tests Pressurized�tubes Fuel�pins�tests Corrosion�tests stagnant flow ASTIR�&�LEXUR�II MYRMAT U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D �������� Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

  16. Preliminary�time�schedule ??? U�N�C�L�A�S�S�I�F�I�E�D �������� ������������������������������������������ Operated�by�Los�Alamos�National�Security,�LLC�for�NNSA

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