b'addresses the mitigation technologiesinsertions. High-fidelity fuel perfor- Figure 3. A schematic illustration of for the feasibility issues, advancesmance modeling tools (e.g., BISONthe path to a technology integration critical composite performance (e.g.,code) will facilitate integration ofand implementation phase for SiC/SiC composite technologies for LWRsthermo-mechanical properties), andcladding performance data. A fuel develop other enabling technologiesperformance evaluation may be including non-destructive evaluationneeded to support an LTR program method of the composite processes.and likely will be needed to estimate In the implementation phase, theSiC cladding benefits to operation and integrated material evaluation andrisk of failure.modeling tools is used to address requirements for the lead test rod 2023|AFC ACCOMPLISHMENTS 69'