A Monte Carlo model has been developed and used to calculate the probability that a molecule entering a breach in the TRISO fuel will be transmitted through it. Various defect geometries are modeled and comparisons with literature data made.
Revised: July 12, 2010 |
Published: October 10, 2007
Citation
Casella A.M., S.K. Loyalka, and B.D. Hanson. 2007.Monte Carlo Modeling of Molecular Flow through Nano-Pathways in Irradiated TRISO Fuels.Transactions of the American Nuclear Society 97.PNNL-SA-55746.