@inproceedings{4ac8313efea4446282999d9eeb25e13a,
title = "Reactor Physics Analysis of ATF cladding system for 24-month cycle APR-1400",
abstract = "Longer cycle lengths for nuclear power plant operations can provide economic benefits regarding availability and capacity factors over its lifetime. This study aims to analyze ATF fuel-clad combinations for the 24-month cycle of APR-1400. Higher-density fuels like U3Si2 and UB2 are analyzed with Cr-coated Zircalloy, SiC, and SS claddings. UO2 fuel for a 24-month cycle requires LEU+ enrichment, i.e.,≥ 5\%. Higher-density fuels can potentially eliminate the usage of LEU+ fuel and still provide a 24-month cycle length. Higher thermal conductivity leading to lower centerline temperature and potentially higher linear heat generation rate are additional benefits of such fuels. ATF cladding candidates such as Cr-coated Zircalloy, SiC, and SS can provide longer operations without producing hydrogen in the worst-case scenario of cooling loss in a severe accident. This work aims to study the neutron physics characteristics of different ATF systems and analyze the potential pros and cons.",
keywords = "24-month cycle, Accident Tolerant Fuel, APR-1400, Reactor Physics",
author = "Chaudri, \{Khurrum Saleem\} and Mohammad Alrwashdeh and Alameri, \{Saeed A.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 Published by NURER.; 7th International Conference on Nuclear and Renewable Energy Resources, NURER 2024 ; Conference date: 27-10-2024 Through 30-10-2024",
year = "2024",
language = "British English",
series = "7th International Conference on Nuclear and Renewable Energy Resources, NURER 2024 - Conference Proceedings",
pages = "113--121",
editor = "Sahin, \{Haci Mehmet\} and Erdem Ciftci and Sulenur Asal and Coskun Yuksel",
booktitle = "7th International Conference on Nuclear and Renewable Energy Resources, NURER 2024 - Conference Proceedings",
}