Modelling of powder die compaction for press cycle optimization

A new electromechanical press for fuel pellet manufacturing was built last year in partnership between CEA-Marcoule and ChampalleAlcen. This press was developed to shape pellets in a hot cell via remote handling. It has been qualified to show its robustness and to optimize the compaction cycle, thus...

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Main Authors: Bayle Jean-Philippe, Reynaud Vincent, Gobin François, Brenneis Christophe, Tronche Eric, Ferry Cécile, Royet Vincent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2016-01-01
Series:EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjn/2016018