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Table 1
Variation ranges of the parameters considered for pin design.
| All dimensions in mm | Lower boundary | Upper boundary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin diameter | 5.8 (PFR core) | 15.8 (Superphénix blanket) | Historical review from [8] |
| Gap thickness | 0.15 | 0.5 | – |
| Cladding thickness | 0.5 | 1.0 | – |
| Wrapper flat-to flat | 180 | 220 | – |
| Expansion plenum height | Depends on the core considered. Here, between 98.9 cm and 168.9 cm for the core discussed in [9]. | ||
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