DIC for Nuclear Materials Qualification
We're always glad to see our systems deployed out in the world, but when it's Oak Ridge National Laboratory testing ways to prevent nuclear accidents, we get a little extra excited! Check out this press release that covers some important research using digital image correlation with the VIC-3D system.
“Mackenzie Ridley adjusts the out-of-cell digital image correlation testing rig at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The rig captures collected data during a loss of accident cooling test at four frames per second.” Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy
“DIC gives us a clearer, more complete picture of what happens during these rare events. These measurements feed models that can refine and expand safety qualification parameters for high burnup and accident-tolerant fuel.”
-Dr. Mackenzie Ridley, R&D Staff - High Temperature Coating Performance
Hoop-strain mapping of the telecentric camera system for 2D DIC analysis at (a) 300°C and (b) 800°C. The rectangular ROI for analysis is shown.
3D DIC mapping of the right stereo camera, showing hoop strain at approximately (a) 300°C, (b) 800°C, (c) 850°C, and (d) 859°C. Image d is the final image before cladding rupture.
This study does not constitute an endorsement by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.