Comparison of TRAC calculations with experimental data. [PWR]

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5260640· OSTI ID:5260640

Jackson, J F; Vigil, J C

TRAC is an advanced best-estimate computer code for analyzing postulated accidents in light water reactors. This paper gives a brief description of the code followed by comparisons of TRAC calculations with data from a variety of separate-effects, system-effects, and integral experiments. Based on these comparisons, the capabilities and limitations of the early versions of TRAC are evaluated.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5260640
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-80-1267; TRN: 80-013620
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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