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Fig.1-6 Failure mechanism at the lower part of the RPV

The main assumed RPV failure factors are thermal, mechanical, and eutectic reaction damage. To verify the damage caused by the eutectic reaction, ELSA-1 test was conducted. The test results indicated the possibility of molten metal remaining in the CRD housing of the 1F2.

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