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.