Experimental device: a) overall view; b) cross section in the reactor core center (RCC); c) coolant flow separation node; 1. channel shroud; 2. coolant flow separator; 3. fuel elements; 4. hole; 5. labyrinth seal; 6. cavity with a stagnant aqueous medium; 7. thermocouple (TC) in the coolant; 8. TC (T1, T2, T3 respectively) in the fuel kernel center; 9. direct charge detector (DCD).

 
 
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