Overview of CONNECT-NM's sub-task 6.4.5.1 - Roadmap proposal for establishing design rules for ceramic fiber composite

Table of contents
 • Brief introduction
 • Background information
 • Context: development of a mixed (CMC-metal) cladding for PWR fuel rods
 • History: development of a mixed (CMC-metal) cladding for nuclear fuels
 • Motivation: mixed (CMC-metal) claddings open perspective for extended operation
 • CONNECT-NM sub-task 6.4.5.1
 • Standard criteria for fully-ceramic claddings: ASME BPVC – Section III – Division 5
 • Objective: search for relevant design criteria & related testing
 • Proposed extension of “standard” criteria
 • Current basis for codification & composite claddings
 • Conclusion & perspectives