State Research Center of Russian Federation (SRC RF) - Institute of Physics and Power Engineering (IPPE), Bondarenko sq. 1, Obninsk, Kaluga region, 249032, Russia
Abstract:
The concept of cermet (ceramic-metallic) fuel for LWRs is considered. Cermet fuel utilization allows one to reduce the fuel operating temperature and to increase reactor safety under DBAs (Design Basis Accident). A general consideration of the cermet fuel application as well as design features and fabrication techniques of cermet fuel pins are presented in the paper.