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Overview and Discussion of the OECD/NRC Benchmark Based on NUPEC PWR Subchannel and Bundle Tests

Table 8

Properties of heater rods.

ItemData

Heater
 Outer diameter (mm)9.5
 Thickness (mm)0.65
 MaterialInconel 600
 Heating methodDirect heating

Insulator
 Outer diameter (mm)8.2
 Inner diameter (mm)5.8
 MaterialAlumina