Final Interpretation Report of the PHEBUS test FPT0: Bundle Aspects

In this paper, the actual status of understanding of the dominant bundle degradation processes is presented. Here, mainly the results reported in the last years in the Bundle Interpretation Circles organised by JRC/IE and IRSN (Institut de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire, Cadarache) are summarised. For the extensive and detailed computational analyses the commonly used severe accident codes such as ICARE, MELCOR, SCDAP/RELAP and ATHLET-CD are used. For the analysis of fission product release from the FPT0 bundle, specific codes such as SVECHA and XMPR were used as well. How to obtain EU publications Our priced publications are available from EU Bookshop (http://bookshop.europa.eu), where you can place an order with the sales agent of your choice. The Publications Office has a worldwide network of sales agents. You can obtain their contact details by sending a fax to (352) 29 29-42758. The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of special interests, whether private or national.

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