Specifications of CLADS test facilities for fuel degradation simulation

Pshenichnikov, A. ; Yamazaki, Saishun; Nagae, Yuji ; Kurata, Masaki 

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has to establish the scientific basis for the decommissioning of the Boiled Water Reactors (BWR) at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and provide the information on the nuclear fuel behavior during the nuclear accidents. To address these problems JAEA has developed several test facilities which combine unique features for the R&D related to Severe Accident (SA) propagation behavior for BWRs. The technical data and main features of the facilities will be introduced to the International audience to give an understanding of JAEA research abilities and possible collaboration in the severe accidents research.