Research Article

Validation of Modified ART Mod 2 Code through Comparison with Aerosol Deposition of Cesium Compound in Phébus FPT3 Containment Vessel

Table 1

Phébus FPT matrix [5, 22].

Phébus FPT matrixDateFlowFuelContainment

FPT02/12/1993Steam rich (Oxidizing)Fresh irradiated 9 d. + Ag-In-Cd Control rodAcidic sump 90°C 
pH 5
FPT126/07/1996Steam rich (oxidizing)BR3 23 GWd/tU + Ag-In-Cd Control rodAcidic sump 90°C 
pH 5
FPT212/10/2000Steam poor (steam starvation) + Boric acidBR3 32 GWd/tU + Ag-In-Cd Control rodEvaporating alkaline sump 90°C then 120°C 
pH 9
FPT318/11/2004Steam poor (steam starvation)BR3 23 GWd/tU 
B4C Control rod
Evaporating alkaline sump 90°C then 120°C 
pH 5 + Recombiners
FPT422/07/1999Debris Bed Steam + H2 (low volatile & actinides release)Gravelines 38 GWd/tU + Oxidised cladding Shards-