Structural Analysis of FARET Core Supports Under Mechanical and Thermal Loadings

Résumé du livre

A structural analysis was made (Sept. 1963) of the core support grid of the Fast Reactor Test Facility (FARET). This structure consists of three circular plates which form high- and low-pressure plenums for achieving a coolant flow distribution. These plates are perforated for insertion of the fuel rods. The weight of the fuel assemblies and the coolant pressures in the plenums constitute the principal mechanical loading of the core support grid. In addition, thermal loadings arise because of the temperature distributions in the grid.