In:
Applied Mechanics and Materials, Trans Tech Publications, Ltd., Vol. 284-287 ( 2013-1), p. 1151-1155
Abstract:
The objective of this study is to utilize TRACE (TRAC/RELAP Advanced Computational Engine) code to analyze the reactor coolant system (RCS) pressure transients under ATWS (Anticipated Transient Without Scram) for Maanshan PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) in various MTC (Moderator Temperature Coefficient) conditions. TRACE is an advanced thermal hydraulic code for nuclear power plant safety analysis, which is currently under development by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC). A graphic user interface program named SNAP (Symbolic Nuclear Analysis Package), which processes inputs and outputs for TRACE is also under development. Maanshan nuclear power plant (NPP) is the only Westinghouse PWR in Taiwan. The rated core thermal power of Maanshan with MUR (Measurement Uncertainty Recapture) is 2822 MWt. In document SECY-83-293, all initializing events were classified as either turbine trip or non-turbine trip events and their ATWS risks were also evaluated according to these two events. Loss of condenser vacuum (LOCV) and Loss of normal feedwater (LONF) ATWS were identified as limiting transients of turbine trip and non-turbine trip events in this study. According to ASME Code Level C service limit criteria, the RCS pressure for Maanshan NPP must be under 22.06 MPa. Furthermore, we select the LOCV transient to analyze various MTC effects on RCS pressure variations.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1662-7482
DOI:
10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.284-287
DOI:
10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.284-287.1151
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Publication Date:
2013
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2251882-4
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