Failure probability calculations of silicon carbide composite claddings under loss-of-coolant accidents

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作者：

Cao L. ^{[1
]}

Yi B. ^{[1
]}

Hao Z. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing

来源：

He Jishu/Nuclear Techniques | 2023年 / 46卷 / 09期

关键词：

Composite cladding; Failure probabilities; LOCA; Pressurized water reactor; SiC;

D O I：

10.11889/j.0253-3219.2023.hjs.46.090603

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摘要：

Background Silicon carbide (SiC) composite claddings are candidate solutions for accident resistant fuel claddings in light water reactors. Purpose This study aims to estimate the failure probability of a double-layer structured SiC cladding under a loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA). Methods Based on a failure probability calculation method for SiC composite cladding, a quasi-steady state method was used to simulate and calculate the SiC composite cladding failure probability under transient conditions. Sensitivity analysis of the two characteristic parameters of Weibull distribution was performed by analyzing the proportion of various stresses under accident conditions. The effects of different burn-up conditions on the failure probability were investigated, and the failure probability of the cladding under different layer thickness ratios was simulated. Results & Conclusions Simulation results indicate that the transient failure probability of SiC composite claddings is significantly affected by changes in the proportion of the composite layer and Weibull parameter, as well as the occurrence of LOCAs under different burn-up conditions. This study makes contribution to the development and design of accident resistant fuel claddings, providing reference for further investigations on the failure probability of SiC composite claddings. © 2023 Science Press. All rights reserved.

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