Essays about: "Selim Uygur"

Found 1 essay containing the words Selim Uygur.

  1. 1. Degradation mechanisms of UN and UN–10U3Si2 pellets of varying microstructure by comparative steam oxidation experiments

    University essay from KTH/Reaktorfysik

    Author : Selim Uygur; [2016]
    Keywords : Uranium Mononitride; Uranium Silicide; Composite; Steam degradation; corrosion mechanism;

    Abstract : During an extended LOCA in a LWR, the current UO2 fuel reaches very high temperatures and eventually melts, while the current Zircaloy fuel cladding oxidizes releasing hydrogen. These two consequences can lead to an unacceptable amount of radioactive release by presenting accident routes for containment failure. READ MORE