Milestones

A DOE Level 2 milestone represents a crucial checkpoint in the Department of Energy's project management framework, designed to guide complex projects with precise goals and thorough oversight. These milestones are linked to specific deliverables, the completion of key project stages, or pivotal decision points. They necessitate careful planning, coordination among various teams and stakeholders, and typically undergo rigorous review and approval procedures. Successfully meeting a Level 2 milestone may trigger the commencement of the next project stages, thereby helping to maintain the project's adherence to its planned timeline, budget, and quality benchmarks.
YearWork Package TitleSiteMS Title
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test LOC-C-3
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test TWIST-RIA-C
2024HERA HBU TestingINLComplete TWIST HBU experiment final design review meeting with report on detailed fuel performance predictions for first HBu tests.
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLReceive Byron Fuel Shipment
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLInitiate hydrogen and burnup measurements on Byron HBU supporting refabrication
2024AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft topical report on reference metallic fuel design basis
2024Advanced Fabrication DevelopmentINLIssue Report on metallic fuel Fabrication Technology Gaps
2024AR Irradiation TestingINLFIDES AToMiC: Hold Preliminary Design Review for fueled drop in experiments
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete the fabrication of components for the first pre-irradiated THOR test for Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete assembly and irradiation of the first previously irradiated pin in the Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete THOR-MOXTOP-2 test plan (nominally 2 transients)
2024Metallic fuel assessment and model developmentINLPreliminary metallic fuel performance code assessment to support topical report development
2024PIE on legacy metallic fuel pins (FCCI and Therm Cond) - MFFINLDraft manuscript on new FCCI data Ð microstructure and micro mechanical characterization
2024Develop Mechanical Testing Station for Irradiated SIC-SIC Cladding with In-situ Strain MeasureINLReport on hotcell DIC options and conceptual design details
2024I-Loop InstallationINLRelease the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder fabrication subcontract RFP
2024I-Loop InstallationINLDevelop draft strategy to establish US domestic I Loop Tube supply capability
2024I-Loop InstallationINLComplete fabrication of the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder
2024Refabrication/Reinstrumentation Capability DevelopmentINLPerform refabrication on a Byron fuel rodlet
2024Accelerated ceramic fuel developmentLANLReport on Thermomechanical property and creep behavior of ATF ceramic fuels
2024Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication of FAST test articles, both Cr-doped and undoped UO2
2024Mechanical testing and modeling of claddingLANLReport on FeCrAl deformation creep model refinement
2024AR Roadmap and constitutive creep model developmentLANLPrepare draft Advanced reactor cladding roadmap program plan
2024Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLReport on The effects of heating rate and hydrogen on cladding creep behavior
2024High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport on H.B. Robinson LOCA Test and PIE
2024High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLReport on SiC modeling Supporting Tube bowing evaluations
2024SiC Cladding HFIR Irradiation DesignORNLHigh Temperature SiC Cladding Bowing Irradiation Design and HFIR readiness
2023Integral Irradiation TestingINLIssue ATF-2 Ramp Conceptual Design Report
2023HERA PreH CampaignINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2023HERA HotcellINLPIE report on HERA PreH Series
2023ATF/HBU Transient TestingINLComplete HBU LOCA experiment preliminary design
2023ATF PIE INLINLCoated Cladding Performance in ATF2 Comparison Report
2023AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft Metallic Fuel Research and Development Plan
2023AF Irradiation Testing & PIEINLDraft manuscript on destructive PIE and assessment on FAST-1 rodlets
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete assembly and irradiation of first previously irradiated pin in THOR
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete THOR-MOXTOP test plan in BUSTER (nominally 4 transients)
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLPreliminary assessment and PIE report for THOR metallic fuel experiments
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLPlace order for a new glovebox
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLReceive the sodium Test Loop from TerraPower
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete Transfer Shield Plate final design
2023Design and Install I-loopINLInitiate procurement of four primary loop coolant pumps
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete conceptual design Cubicle and Cleanup System
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete rip out of existing out-of-service equipment in 1A cubicle and 2C electrical MCC
2023TWIST CommissioningINLFirst commissioning test assembled
2023TREAT Reinstrumentation Capability (non capital)INLComplete fabrication of a new in-cell welding under pressure system (ICWUPS)
2023Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLPrepare Handbook for ATF doped UO2
2023Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2023Mechanical testing and modeling of Coated ZircaloyLANLComplete high temperature ringpull tests on Cr coated Zircaloy Tube
2023Matrix/BOR-60 shipment support plus line 35 type SOWsLANLSummary of HT9 and CWD9 cladding properties, design equations, and data gaps
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of LFA measurements on Cr-coated cladding tubes
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of the impact of the coating on high temperature creep and burst margin
2023ATF Fuel SafetyORNLReport summarizing SATS enhanced capabilities and hot cell readiness
2023High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport summarizing tFGR and visualization data on high burnup
2023High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLSiC/SiC Development Strategy and 5-yr Execution Plan
2022Integral Irradiation TestingINLATF-2C test train top tier assembled and ready for insertion
2022HERAINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2022Integral Transient TestingINLDraft Manuscript on the Resumption of Water Capsule RIA Testing at TREAT
2022ATF Post Irradiation ExaminationINLDraft Manuscript on optimized tensile testing of irradiated cladding
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLConduct Preliminary Design Review for THOR Remote Handling and Process Equipment
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLComplete THOR commissioning test plan in BUSTER (nominally 3 transients)
2022Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLStatus report on doped UO2 properties and performance
2022Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2022Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2022Develop HBu Transient FGR CapabilityORNLReport summarizing design for SATS fission gas release capability and proof of concept experiment demonstration
2022Characterization of High Burnup Fuel SamplesORNLReport summarizing high burnup microstructural data of commercially irradiated fuel
2021AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2021Integral Irradiation Testing of ATF in ATRINLIssue ATF-2B Final Irradiation Report
2021ATF PIE - Coordination /SupportINLComplete Mechanical Testing Demonstrations
2021LOCA Commissioning Capsule TestsINLComplete assembly of out-of-pile LOCA testbed device, the TWIST Prototype, to support LOCA testing in TREAT
2021HERAINLConduct Final Design Review for Simulated HBU Test for HERA
2021Demonstration TREAT Tests on Previously Irradiated FuelINLComplete first TREAT test with Previously Irradiated Fuel
2021Perform evaluation of FAST application to U-10Zr/HT9 systemINLReceipt of Irradiated FAST-1 capsules at HFEF
2021ARES Joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLPerform first modern transient irradiation experiment on metallic fuel
2021TREAT Refabrication Capability (Capital)INLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2021TREAT Reinstrumentation CapabilityINLIssue a report on the progress of researching, designing, and ultimately developing fuel rodlets instrumented with a fuel centerline thermocouple.
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReceive Top Head Closure Plate from vendor
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReady to Install and Test THCP
2021Advanced Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLReport on the integrated experimental and modeling approach to enhanced grain size UO2
2021Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2021Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLIssue report documenting characterization of coated Zry-4 cladding for round robin testing
2021ATF Irradiation and Accelerated QualificationORNLHFIR SiC Bowing Test Ready to Insert
2021Transient TestingORNLIssue report on impact of Cr coatings on transient response
2021Westinghouse ATF FOAPNNLPNNL - W/Byron spent fuel rods feasibility assessment
2020AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2020ATF-2 ATR Loop DesignINLNew ATF-2 Tier 5/6 ready for new Westinghouse rodlets and ATR insertion
2020ATF Transient TestingINLPerform transients on ATF concepts in SETH capsule (~3 transients)
2020ATF Transient TestingINLComplete MARCH-SERTTA commissioning tests
2020LOCA TestingINLComplete preliminary design of TREAT LOCA test
2020Irradiation Testing in ATRINLFAST-1 accelerated test ready for insertion in ATR
2020Remote Handling Capability for Transient TestingINLDemonstrate ability to load an ATF-2 rodlet into a TREAT capsule in the HFEF hot cell
2020Re-fabrication and Instrumentation TechniquesINLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2020Evolution of Fuel Structure, Chemistry, & Properties following IrradiationORNLIssue Report Summarizing Complete PIE of Gen1 MiniFuel Samples
2020Irradiation of ATF Concepts in HFIRORNLMonolithic ATF MiniFuel Sample Capsules Ready for HFIR Insertion
YearWork Package TitleSiteMS Title
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test LOC-C-3
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test TWIST-RIA-C
2024HERA HBU TestingINLComplete TWIST HBU experiment final design review meeting with report on detailed fuel performance predictions for first HBu tests.
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLReceive Byron Fuel Shipment
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLInitiate hydrogen and burnup measurements on Byron HBU supporting refabrication
2024AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft topical report on reference metallic fuel design basis
2024Advanced Fabrication DevelopmentINLIssue Report on metallic fuel Fabrication Technology Gaps
2024AR Irradiation TestingINLFIDES AToMiC: Hold Preliminary Design Review for fueled drop in experiments
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete the fabrication of components for the first pre-irradiated THOR test for Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete assembly and irradiation of the first previously irradiated pin in the Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete THOR-MOXTOP-2 test plan (nominally 2 transients)
2024Metallic fuel assessment and model developmentINLPreliminary metallic fuel performance code assessment to support topical report development
2024PIE on legacy metallic fuel pins (FCCI and Therm Cond) - MFFINLDraft manuscript on new FCCI data Ð microstructure and micro mechanical characterization
2024Develop Mechanical Testing Station for Irradiated SIC-SIC Cladding with In-situ Strain MeasureINLReport on hotcell DIC options and conceptual design details
2024I-Loop InstallationINLRelease the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder fabrication subcontract RFP
2024I-Loop InstallationINLDevelop draft strategy to establish US domestic I Loop Tube supply capability
2024I-Loop InstallationINLComplete fabrication of the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder
2024Refabrication/Reinstrumentation Capability DevelopmentINLPerform refabrication on a Byron fuel rodlet
2024Accelerated ceramic fuel developmentLANLReport on Thermomechanical property and creep behavior of ATF ceramic fuels
2024Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication of FAST test articles, both Cr-doped and undoped UO2
2024Mechanical testing and modeling of claddingLANLReport on FeCrAl deformation creep model refinement
2024AR Roadmap and constitutive creep model developmentLANLPrepare draft Advanced reactor cladding roadmap program plan
2024Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLReport on The effects of heating rate and hydrogen on cladding creep behavior
2024High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport on H.B. Robinson LOCA Test and PIE
2024High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLReport on SiC modeling Supporting Tube bowing evaluations
2024SiC Cladding HFIR Irradiation DesignORNLHigh Temperature SiC Cladding Bowing Irradiation Design and HFIR readiness
2023Integral Irradiation TestingINLIssue ATF-2 Ramp Conceptual Design Report
2023HERA PreH CampaignINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2023HERA HotcellINLPIE report on HERA PreH Series
2023ATF/HBU Transient TestingINLComplete HBU LOCA experiment preliminary design
2023ATF PIE INLINLCoated Cladding Performance in ATF2 Comparison Report
2023AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft Metallic Fuel Research and Development Plan
2023AF Irradiation Testing & PIEINLDraft manuscript on destructive PIE and assessment on FAST-1 rodlets
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete assembly and irradiation of first previously irradiated pin in THOR
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete THOR-MOXTOP test plan in BUSTER (nominally 4 transients)
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLPreliminary assessment and PIE report for THOR metallic fuel experiments
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLPlace order for a new glovebox
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLReceive the sodium Test Loop from TerraPower
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete Transfer Shield Plate final design
2023Design and Install I-loopINLInitiate procurement of four primary loop coolant pumps
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete conceptual design Cubicle and Cleanup System
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete rip out of existing out-of-service equipment in 1A cubicle and 2C electrical MCC
2023TWIST CommissioningINLFirst commissioning test assembled
2023TREAT Reinstrumentation Capability (non capital)INLComplete fabrication of a new in-cell welding under pressure system (ICWUPS)
2023Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLPrepare Handbook for ATF doped UO2
2023Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2023Mechanical testing and modeling of Coated ZircaloyLANLComplete high temperature ringpull tests on Cr coated Zircaloy Tube
2023Matrix/BOR-60 shipment support plus line 35 type SOWsLANLSummary of HT9 and CWD9 cladding properties, design equations, and data gaps
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of LFA measurements on Cr-coated cladding tubes
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of the impact of the coating on high temperature creep and burst margin
2023ATF Fuel SafetyORNLReport summarizing SATS enhanced capabilities and hot cell readiness
2023High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport summarizing tFGR and visualization data on high burnup
2023High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLSiC/SiC Development Strategy and 5-yr Execution Plan
2022Integral Irradiation TestingINLATF-2C test train top tier assembled and ready for insertion
2022HERAINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2022Integral Transient TestingINLDraft Manuscript on the Resumption of Water Capsule RIA Testing at TREAT
2022ATF Post Irradiation ExaminationINLDraft Manuscript on optimized tensile testing of irradiated cladding
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLConduct Preliminary Design Review for THOR Remote Handling and Process Equipment
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLComplete THOR commissioning test plan in BUSTER (nominally 3 transients)
2022Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLStatus report on doped UO2 properties and performance
2022Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2022Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2022Develop HBu Transient FGR CapabilityORNLReport summarizing design for SATS fission gas release capability and proof of concept experiment demonstration
2022Characterization of High Burnup Fuel SamplesORNLReport summarizing high burnup microstructural data of commercially irradiated fuel
2021AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2021Integral Irradiation Testing of ATF in ATRINLIssue ATF-2B Final Irradiation Report
2021ATF PIE - Coordination /SupportINLComplete Mechanical Testing Demonstrations
2021LOCA Commissioning Capsule TestsINLComplete assembly of out-of-pile LOCA testbed device, the TWIST Prototype, to support LOCA testing in TREAT
2021HERAINLConduct Final Design Review for Simulated HBU Test for HERA
2021Demonstration TREAT Tests on Previously Irradiated FuelINLComplete first TREAT test with Previously Irradiated Fuel
2021Perform evaluation of FAST application to U-10Zr/HT9 systemINLReceipt of Irradiated FAST-1 capsules at HFEF
2021ARES Joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLPerform first modern transient irradiation experiment on metallic fuel
2021TREAT Refabrication Capability (Capital)INLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2021TREAT Reinstrumentation CapabilityINLIssue a report on the progress of researching, designing, and ultimately developing fuel rodlets instrumented with a fuel centerline thermocouple.
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReceive Top Head Closure Plate from vendor
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReady to Install and Test THCP
2021Advanced Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLReport on the integrated experimental and modeling approach to enhanced grain size UO2
2021Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2021Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLIssue report documenting characterization of coated Zry-4 cladding for round robin testing
2021ATF Irradiation and Accelerated QualificationORNLHFIR SiC Bowing Test Ready to Insert
2021Transient TestingORNLIssue report on impact of Cr coatings on transient response
2021Westinghouse ATF FOAPNNLPNNL - W/Byron spent fuel rods feasibility assessment
2020AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2020ATF-2 ATR Loop DesignINLNew ATF-2 Tier 5/6 ready for new Westinghouse rodlets and ATR insertion
2020ATF Transient TestingINLPerform transients on ATF concepts in SETH capsule (~3 transients)
2020ATF Transient TestingINLComplete MARCH-SERTTA commissioning tests
2020LOCA TestingINLComplete preliminary design of TREAT LOCA test
2020Irradiation Testing in ATRINLFAST-1 accelerated test ready for insertion in ATR
2020Remote Handling Capability for Transient TestingINLDemonstrate ability to load an ATF-2 rodlet into a TREAT capsule in the HFEF hot cell
2020Re-fabrication and Instrumentation TechniquesINLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2020Evolution of Fuel Structure, Chemistry, & Properties following IrradiationORNLIssue Report Summarizing Complete PIE of Gen1 MiniFuel Samples
2020Irradiation of ATF Concepts in HFIRORNLMonolithic ATF MiniFuel Sample Capsules Ready for HFIR Insertion
YearWork Package TitleSiteMS Title
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test LOC-C-3
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test TWIST-RIA-C
2024HERA HBU TestingINLComplete TWIST HBU experiment final design review meeting with report on detailed fuel performance predictions for first HBu tests.
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLReceive Byron Fuel Shipment
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLInitiate hydrogen and burnup measurements on Byron HBU supporting refabrication
2024AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft topical report on reference metallic fuel design basis
2024Advanced Fabrication DevelopmentINLIssue Report on metallic fuel Fabrication Technology Gaps
2024AR Irradiation TestingINLFIDES AToMiC: Hold Preliminary Design Review for fueled drop in experiments
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete the fabrication of components for the first pre-irradiated THOR test for Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete assembly and irradiation of the first previously irradiated pin in the Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete THOR-MOXTOP-2 test plan (nominally 2 transients)
2024Metallic fuel assessment and model developmentINLPreliminary metallic fuel performance code assessment to support topical report development
2024PIE on legacy metallic fuel pins (FCCI and Therm Cond) - MFFINLDraft manuscript on new FCCI data Ð microstructure and micro mechanical characterization
2024Develop Mechanical Testing Station for Irradiated SIC-SIC Cladding with In-situ Strain MeasureINLReport on hotcell DIC options and conceptual design details
2024I-Loop InstallationINLRelease the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder fabrication subcontract RFP
2024I-Loop InstallationINLDevelop draft strategy to establish US domestic I Loop Tube supply capability
2024I-Loop InstallationINLComplete fabrication of the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder
2024Refabrication/Reinstrumentation Capability DevelopmentINLPerform refabrication on a Byron fuel rodlet
2024Accelerated ceramic fuel developmentLANLReport on Thermomechanical property and creep behavior of ATF ceramic fuels
2024Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication of FAST test articles, both Cr-doped and undoped UO2
2024Mechanical testing and modeling of claddingLANLReport on FeCrAl deformation creep model refinement
2024AR Roadmap and constitutive creep model developmentLANLPrepare draft Advanced reactor cladding roadmap program plan
2024Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLReport on The effects of heating rate and hydrogen on cladding creep behavior
2024High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport on H.B. Robinson LOCA Test and PIE
2024High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLReport on SiC modeling Supporting Tube bowing evaluations
2024SiC Cladding HFIR Irradiation DesignORNLHigh Temperature SiC Cladding Bowing Irradiation Design and HFIR readiness
2023Integral Irradiation TestingINLIssue ATF-2 Ramp Conceptual Design Report
2023HERA PreH CampaignINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2023HERA HotcellINLPIE report on HERA PreH Series
2023ATF/HBU Transient TestingINLComplete HBU LOCA experiment preliminary design
2023ATF PIE INLINLCoated Cladding Performance in ATF2 Comparison Report
2023AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft Metallic Fuel Research and Development Plan
2023AF Irradiation Testing & PIEINLDraft manuscript on destructive PIE and assessment on FAST-1 rodlets
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete assembly and irradiation of first previously irradiated pin in THOR
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete THOR-MOXTOP test plan in BUSTER (nominally 4 transients)
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLPreliminary assessment and PIE report for THOR metallic fuel experiments
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLPlace order for a new glovebox
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLReceive the sodium Test Loop from TerraPower
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete Transfer Shield Plate final design
2023Design and Install I-loopINLInitiate procurement of four primary loop coolant pumps
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete conceptual design Cubicle and Cleanup System
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete rip out of existing out-of-service equipment in 1A cubicle and 2C electrical MCC
2023TWIST CommissioningINLFirst commissioning test assembled
2023TREAT Reinstrumentation Capability (non capital)INLComplete fabrication of a new in-cell welding under pressure system (ICWUPS)
2023Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLPrepare Handbook for ATF doped UO2
2023Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2023Mechanical testing and modeling of Coated ZircaloyLANLComplete high temperature ringpull tests on Cr coated Zircaloy Tube
2023Matrix/BOR-60 shipment support plus line 35 type SOWsLANLSummary of HT9 and CWD9 cladding properties, design equations, and data gaps
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of LFA measurements on Cr-coated cladding tubes
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of the impact of the coating on high temperature creep and burst margin
2023ATF Fuel SafetyORNLReport summarizing SATS enhanced capabilities and hot cell readiness
2023High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport summarizing tFGR and visualization data on high burnup
2023High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLSiC/SiC Development Strategy and 5-yr Execution Plan
2022Integral Irradiation TestingINLATF-2C test train top tier assembled and ready for insertion
2022HERAINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2022Integral Transient TestingINLDraft Manuscript on the Resumption of Water Capsule RIA Testing at TREAT
2022ATF Post Irradiation ExaminationINLDraft Manuscript on optimized tensile testing of irradiated cladding
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLConduct Preliminary Design Review for THOR Remote Handling and Process Equipment
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLComplete THOR commissioning test plan in BUSTER (nominally 3 transients)
2022Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLStatus report on doped UO2 properties and performance
2022Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2022Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2022Develop HBu Transient FGR CapabilityORNLReport summarizing design for SATS fission gas release capability and proof of concept experiment demonstration
2022Characterization of High Burnup Fuel SamplesORNLReport summarizing high burnup microstructural data of commercially irradiated fuel
2021AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2021Integral Irradiation Testing of ATF in ATRINLIssue ATF-2B Final Irradiation Report
2021ATF PIE - Coordination /SupportINLComplete Mechanical Testing Demonstrations
2021LOCA Commissioning Capsule TestsINLComplete assembly of out-of-pile LOCA testbed device, the TWIST Prototype, to support LOCA testing in TREAT
2021HERAINLConduct Final Design Review for Simulated HBU Test for HERA
2021Demonstration TREAT Tests on Previously Irradiated FuelINLComplete first TREAT test with Previously Irradiated Fuel
2021Perform evaluation of FAST application to U-10Zr/HT9 systemINLReceipt of Irradiated FAST-1 capsules at HFEF
2021ARES Joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLPerform first modern transient irradiation experiment on metallic fuel
2021TREAT Refabrication Capability (Capital)INLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2021TREAT Reinstrumentation CapabilityINLIssue a report on the progress of researching, designing, and ultimately developing fuel rodlets instrumented with a fuel centerline thermocouple.
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReceive Top Head Closure Plate from vendor
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReady to Install and Test THCP
2021Advanced Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLReport on the integrated experimental and modeling approach to enhanced grain size UO2
2021Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2021Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLIssue report documenting characterization of coated Zry-4 cladding for round robin testing
2021ATF Irradiation and Accelerated QualificationORNLHFIR SiC Bowing Test Ready to Insert
2021Transient TestingORNLIssue report on impact of Cr coatings on transient response
2021Westinghouse ATF FOAPNNLPNNL - W/Byron spent fuel rods feasibility assessment
2020AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2020ATF-2 ATR Loop DesignINLNew ATF-2 Tier 5/6 ready for new Westinghouse rodlets and ATR insertion
2020ATF Transient TestingINLPerform transients on ATF concepts in SETH capsule (~3 transients)
2020ATF Transient TestingINLComplete MARCH-SERTTA commissioning tests
2020LOCA TestingINLComplete preliminary design of TREAT LOCA test
2020Irradiation Testing in ATRINLFAST-1 accelerated test ready for insertion in ATR
2020Remote Handling Capability for Transient TestingINLDemonstrate ability to load an ATF-2 rodlet into a TREAT capsule in the HFEF hot cell
2020Re-fabrication and Instrumentation TechniquesINLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2020Evolution of Fuel Structure, Chemistry, & Properties following IrradiationORNLIssue Report Summarizing Complete PIE of Gen1 MiniFuel Samples
2020Irradiation of ATF Concepts in HFIRORNLMonolithic ATF MiniFuel Sample Capsules Ready for HFIR Insertion
YearWork Package TitleSiteMS Title
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test LOC-C-3
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test TWIST-RIA-C
2024HERA HBU TestingINLComplete TWIST HBU experiment final design review meeting with report on detailed fuel performance predictions for first HBu tests.
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLReceive Byron Fuel Shipment
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLInitiate hydrogen and burnup measurements on Byron HBU supporting refabrication
2024AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft topical report on reference metallic fuel design basis
2024Advanced Fabrication DevelopmentINLIssue Report on metallic fuel Fabrication Technology Gaps
2024AR Irradiation TestingINLFIDES AToMiC: Hold Preliminary Design Review for fueled drop in experiments
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete the fabrication of components for the first pre-irradiated THOR test for Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete assembly and irradiation of the first previously irradiated pin in the Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete THOR-MOXTOP-2 test plan (nominally 2 transients)
2024Metallic fuel assessment and model developmentINLPreliminary metallic fuel performance code assessment to support topical report development
2024PIE on legacy metallic fuel pins (FCCI and Therm Cond) - MFFINLDraft manuscript on new FCCI data Ð microstructure and micro mechanical characterization
2024Develop Mechanical Testing Station for Irradiated SIC-SIC Cladding with In-situ Strain MeasureINLReport on hotcell DIC options and conceptual design details
2024I-Loop InstallationINLRelease the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder fabrication subcontract RFP
2024I-Loop InstallationINLDevelop draft strategy to establish US domestic I Loop Tube supply capability
2024I-Loop InstallationINLComplete fabrication of the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder
2024Refabrication/Reinstrumentation Capability DevelopmentINLPerform refabrication on a Byron fuel rodlet
2024Accelerated ceramic fuel developmentLANLReport on Thermomechanical property and creep behavior of ATF ceramic fuels
2024Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication of FAST test articles, both Cr-doped and undoped UO2
2024Mechanical testing and modeling of claddingLANLReport on FeCrAl deformation creep model refinement
2024AR Roadmap and constitutive creep model developmentLANLPrepare draft Advanced reactor cladding roadmap program plan
2024Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLReport on The effects of heating rate and hydrogen on cladding creep behavior
2024High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport on H.B. Robinson LOCA Test and PIE
2024High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLReport on SiC modeling Supporting Tube bowing evaluations
2024SiC Cladding HFIR Irradiation DesignORNLHigh Temperature SiC Cladding Bowing Irradiation Design and HFIR readiness
2023Integral Irradiation TestingINLIssue ATF-2 Ramp Conceptual Design Report
2023HERA PreH CampaignINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2023HERA HotcellINLPIE report on HERA PreH Series
2023ATF/HBU Transient TestingINLComplete HBU LOCA experiment preliminary design
2023ATF PIE INLINLCoated Cladding Performance in ATF2 Comparison Report
2023AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft Metallic Fuel Research and Development Plan
2023AF Irradiation Testing & PIEINLDraft manuscript on destructive PIE and assessment on FAST-1 rodlets
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete assembly and irradiation of first previously irradiated pin in THOR
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete THOR-MOXTOP test plan in BUSTER (nominally 4 transients)
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLPreliminary assessment and PIE report for THOR metallic fuel experiments
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLPlace order for a new glovebox
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLReceive the sodium Test Loop from TerraPower
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete Transfer Shield Plate final design
2023Design and Install I-loopINLInitiate procurement of four primary loop coolant pumps
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete conceptual design Cubicle and Cleanup System
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete rip out of existing out-of-service equipment in 1A cubicle and 2C electrical MCC
2023TWIST CommissioningINLFirst commissioning test assembled
2023TREAT Reinstrumentation Capability (non capital)INLComplete fabrication of a new in-cell welding under pressure system (ICWUPS)
2023Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLPrepare Handbook for ATF doped UO2
2023Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2023Mechanical testing and modeling of Coated ZircaloyLANLComplete high temperature ringpull tests on Cr coated Zircaloy Tube
2023Matrix/BOR-60 shipment support plus line 35 type SOWsLANLSummary of HT9 and CWD9 cladding properties, design equations, and data gaps
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of LFA measurements on Cr-coated cladding tubes
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of the impact of the coating on high temperature creep and burst margin
2023ATF Fuel SafetyORNLReport summarizing SATS enhanced capabilities and hot cell readiness
2023High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport summarizing tFGR and visualization data on high burnup
2023High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLSiC/SiC Development Strategy and 5-yr Execution Plan
2022Integral Irradiation TestingINLATF-2C test train top tier assembled and ready for insertion
2022HERAINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2022Integral Transient TestingINLDraft Manuscript on the Resumption of Water Capsule RIA Testing at TREAT
2022ATF Post Irradiation ExaminationINLDraft Manuscript on optimized tensile testing of irradiated cladding
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLConduct Preliminary Design Review for THOR Remote Handling and Process Equipment
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLComplete THOR commissioning test plan in BUSTER (nominally 3 transients)
2022Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLStatus report on doped UO2 properties and performance
2022Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2022Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2022Develop HBu Transient FGR CapabilityORNLReport summarizing design for SATS fission gas release capability and proof of concept experiment demonstration
2022Characterization of High Burnup Fuel SamplesORNLReport summarizing high burnup microstructural data of commercially irradiated fuel
2021AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2021Integral Irradiation Testing of ATF in ATRINLIssue ATF-2B Final Irradiation Report
2021ATF PIE - Coordination /SupportINLComplete Mechanical Testing Demonstrations
2021LOCA Commissioning Capsule TestsINLComplete assembly of out-of-pile LOCA testbed device, the TWIST Prototype, to support LOCA testing in TREAT
2021HERAINLConduct Final Design Review for Simulated HBU Test for HERA
2021Demonstration TREAT Tests on Previously Irradiated FuelINLComplete first TREAT test with Previously Irradiated Fuel
2021Perform evaluation of FAST application to U-10Zr/HT9 systemINLReceipt of Irradiated FAST-1 capsules at HFEF
2021ARES Joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLPerform first modern transient irradiation experiment on metallic fuel
2021TREAT Refabrication Capability (Capital)INLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2021TREAT Reinstrumentation CapabilityINLIssue a report on the progress of researching, designing, and ultimately developing fuel rodlets instrumented with a fuel centerline thermocouple.
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReceive Top Head Closure Plate from vendor
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReady to Install and Test THCP
2021Advanced Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLReport on the integrated experimental and modeling approach to enhanced grain size UO2
2021Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2021Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLIssue report documenting characterization of coated Zry-4 cladding for round robin testing
2021ATF Irradiation and Accelerated QualificationORNLHFIR SiC Bowing Test Ready to Insert
2021Transient TestingORNLIssue report on impact of Cr coatings on transient response
2021Westinghouse ATF FOAPNNLPNNL - W/Byron spent fuel rods feasibility assessment
2020AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2020ATF-2 ATR Loop DesignINLNew ATF-2 Tier 5/6 ready for new Westinghouse rodlets and ATR insertion
2020ATF Transient TestingINLPerform transients on ATF concepts in SETH capsule (~3 transients)
2020ATF Transient TestingINLComplete MARCH-SERTTA commissioning tests
2020LOCA TestingINLComplete preliminary design of TREAT LOCA test
2020Irradiation Testing in ATRINLFAST-1 accelerated test ready for insertion in ATR
2020Remote Handling Capability for Transient TestingINLDemonstrate ability to load an ATF-2 rodlet into a TREAT capsule in the HFEF hot cell
2020Re-fabrication and Instrumentation TechniquesINLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2020Evolution of Fuel Structure, Chemistry, & Properties following IrradiationORNLIssue Report Summarizing Complete PIE of Gen1 MiniFuel Samples
2020Irradiation of ATF Concepts in HFIRORNLMonolithic ATF MiniFuel Sample Capsules Ready for HFIR Insertion
YearWork Package TitleSiteMS Title
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test LOC-C-3
2024TWIST CommissioningINLComplete irradiation of TWIST Commissioning Test TWIST-RIA-C
2024HERA HBU TestingINLComplete TWIST HBU experiment final design review meeting with report on detailed fuel performance predictions for first HBu tests.
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLReceive Byron Fuel Shipment
2024PIE of Byron HBU Fuel PinsINLInitiate hydrogen and burnup measurements on Byron HBU supporting refabrication
2024AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft topical report on reference metallic fuel design basis
2024Advanced Fabrication DevelopmentINLIssue Report on metallic fuel Fabrication Technology Gaps
2024AR Irradiation TestingINLFIDES AToMiC: Hold Preliminary Design Review for fueled drop in experiments
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete the fabrication of components for the first pre-irradiated THOR test for Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete assembly and irradiation of the first previously irradiated pin in the Large Experiment Capability
2024Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and post-test analysis (THOR-C-3b,4,5,M-LOF)INLComplete THOR-MOXTOP-2 test plan (nominally 2 transients)
2024Metallic fuel assessment and model developmentINLPreliminary metallic fuel performance code assessment to support topical report development
2024PIE on legacy metallic fuel pins (FCCI and Therm Cond) - MFFINLDraft manuscript on new FCCI data Ð microstructure and micro mechanical characterization
2024Develop Mechanical Testing Station for Irradiated SIC-SIC Cladding with In-situ Strain MeasureINLReport on hotcell DIC options and conceptual design details
2024I-Loop InstallationINLRelease the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder fabrication subcontract RFP
2024I-Loop InstallationINLDevelop draft strategy to establish US domestic I Loop Tube supply capability
2024I-Loop InstallationINLComplete fabrication of the Transfer Shield Plate and Shield Cylinder
2024Refabrication/Reinstrumentation Capability DevelopmentINLPerform refabrication on a Byron fuel rodlet
2024Accelerated ceramic fuel developmentLANLReport on Thermomechanical property and creep behavior of ATF ceramic fuels
2024Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication of FAST test articles, both Cr-doped and undoped UO2
2024Mechanical testing and modeling of claddingLANLReport on FeCrAl deformation creep model refinement
2024AR Roadmap and constitutive creep model developmentLANLPrepare draft Advanced reactor cladding roadmap program plan
2024Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLReport on The effects of heating rate and hydrogen on cladding creep behavior
2024High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport on H.B. Robinson LOCA Test and PIE
2024High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLReport on SiC modeling Supporting Tube bowing evaluations
2024SiC Cladding HFIR Irradiation DesignORNLHigh Temperature SiC Cladding Bowing Irradiation Design and HFIR readiness
2023Integral Irradiation TestingINLIssue ATF-2 Ramp Conceptual Design Report
2023HERA PreH CampaignINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2023HERA HotcellINLPIE report on HERA PreH Series
2023ATF/HBU Transient TestingINLComplete HBU LOCA experiment preliminary design
2023ATF PIE INLINLCoated Cladding Performance in ATF2 Comparison Report
2023AR Campaign ManagementINLDraft Metallic Fuel Research and Development Plan
2023AF Irradiation Testing & PIEINLDraft manuscript on destructive PIE and assessment on FAST-1 rodlets
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete assembly and irradiation of first previously irradiated pin in THOR
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLComplete THOR-MOXTOP test plan in BUSTER (nominally 4 transients)
2023Complete ARES Phase I project - irradiation and PIEINLPreliminary assessment and PIE report for THOR metallic fuel experiments
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLPlace order for a new glovebox
2023Na loop infrastructure at IDEFINLReceive the sodium Test Loop from TerraPower
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete Transfer Shield Plate final design
2023Design and Install I-loopINLInitiate procurement of four primary loop coolant pumps
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete conceptual design Cubicle and Cleanup System
2023Design and Install I-loopINLComplete rip out of existing out-of-service equipment in 1A cubicle and 2C electrical MCC
2023TWIST CommissioningINLFirst commissioning test assembled
2023TREAT Reinstrumentation Capability (non capital)INLComplete fabrication of a new in-cell welding under pressure system (ICWUPS)
2023Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLPrepare Handbook for ATF doped UO2
2023Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2023Mechanical testing and modeling of Coated ZircaloyLANLComplete high temperature ringpull tests on Cr coated Zircaloy Tube
2023Matrix/BOR-60 shipment support plus line 35 type SOWsLANLSummary of HT9 and CWD9 cladding properties, design equations, and data gaps
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of LFA measurements on Cr-coated cladding tubes
2023Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLSummary of the impact of the coating on high temperature creep and burst margin
2023ATF Fuel SafetyORNLReport summarizing SATS enhanced capabilities and hot cell readiness
2023High Burnup Fuel PerformanceORNLReport summarizing tFGR and visualization data on high burnup
2023High Performance ATF (SiC) Cladding DevelopmentORNLSiC/SiC Development Strategy and 5-yr Execution Plan
2022Integral Irradiation TestingINLATF-2C test train top tier assembled and ready for insertion
2022HERAINLFirst two experiments on pre-hydrided cladding ready for irradiation
2022Integral Transient TestingINLDraft Manuscript on the Resumption of Water Capsule RIA Testing at TREAT
2022ATF Post Irradiation ExaminationINLDraft Manuscript on optimized tensile testing of irradiated cladding
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLConduct Preliminary Design Review for THOR Remote Handling and Process Equipment
2022ARES - joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLComplete THOR commissioning test plan in BUSTER (nominally 3 transients)
2022Accelerated Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLStatus report on doped UO2 properties and performance
2022Accelerated irradiation and qualification of ceramic nuclear fuelsLANLFabrication and shipment of ATF pellets for ATR insertion
2022Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2022Develop HBu Transient FGR CapabilityORNLReport summarizing design for SATS fission gas release capability and proof of concept experiment demonstration
2022Characterization of High Burnup Fuel SamplesORNLReport summarizing high burnup microstructural data of commercially irradiated fuel
2021AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2021Integral Irradiation Testing of ATF in ATRINLIssue ATF-2B Final Irradiation Report
2021ATF PIE - Coordination /SupportINLComplete Mechanical Testing Demonstrations
2021LOCA Commissioning Capsule TestsINLComplete assembly of out-of-pile LOCA testbed device, the TWIST Prototype, to support LOCA testing in TREAT
2021HERAINLConduct Final Design Review for Simulated HBU Test for HERA
2021Demonstration TREAT Tests on Previously Irradiated FuelINLComplete first TREAT test with Previously Irradiated Fuel
2021Perform evaluation of FAST application to U-10Zr/HT9 systemINLReceipt of Irradiated FAST-1 capsules at HFEF
2021ARES Joint work with JAEA to study off-normal behavior of fast reactor fuelsINLPerform first modern transient irradiation experiment on metallic fuel
2021TREAT Refabrication Capability (Capital)INLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2021TREAT Reinstrumentation CapabilityINLIssue a report on the progress of researching, designing, and ultimately developing fuel rodlets instrumented with a fuel centerline thermocouple.
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReceive Top Head Closure Plate from vendor
2021ATR I-Loop Installation (capital - TEC)INLReady to Install and Test THCP
2021Advanced Ceramic Fuel DevelopmentLANLReport on the integrated experimental and modeling approach to enhanced grain size UO2
2021Interface Mechanical property testing for coated zircaloyLANLIssue report on bulge testing and microscale testing on coated zircaloy
2021Fabrication and Characterization of Coated CladdingORNLIssue report documenting characterization of coated Zry-4 cladding for round robin testing
2021ATF Irradiation and Accelerated QualificationORNLHFIR SiC Bowing Test Ready to Insert
2021Transient TestingORNLIssue report on impact of Cr coatings on transient response
2021Westinghouse ATF FOAPNNLPNNL - W/Byron spent fuel rods feasibility assessment
2020AFC Coordination and IntegrationINLComplete Draft 2020 Accomplishments Report
2020ATF-2 ATR Loop DesignINLNew ATF-2 Tier 5/6 ready for new Westinghouse rodlets and ATR insertion
2020ATF Transient TestingINLPerform transients on ATF concepts in SETH capsule (~3 transients)
2020ATF Transient TestingINLComplete MARCH-SERTTA commissioning tests
2020LOCA TestingINLComplete preliminary design of TREAT LOCA test
2020Irradiation Testing in ATRINLFAST-1 accelerated test ready for insertion in ATR
2020Remote Handling Capability for Transient TestingINLDemonstrate ability to load an ATF-2 rodlet into a TREAT capsule in the HFEF hot cell
2020Re-fabrication and Instrumentation TechniquesINLDemonstrate ability to perform re-fabrication of fuel rods in mockup
2020Evolution of Fuel Structure, Chemistry, & Properties following IrradiationORNLIssue Report Summarizing Complete PIE of Gen1 MiniFuel Samples
2020Irradiation of ATF Concepts in HFIRORNLMonolithic ATF MiniFuel Sample Capsules Ready for HFIR Insertion