Simulator platform for fast reactor operation and safety technology demonstration

Technical Report · Mon Jul 30 00:00:00 EDT 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1047446· OSTI ID:1047446

Vilim, R B; Park, Y S; Grandy, C; Belch, H; Dworzanski, P; Misterka, J ^[1]

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1. Nuclear Engineering Division

A simulator platform for visualization and demonstration of innovative concepts in fast reactor technology is described. The objective is to make more accessible the workings of fast reactor technology innovations and to do so in a human factors environment that uses state-of-the art visualization technologies. In this work the computer codes in use at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) for the design of fast reactor systems are being integrated to run on this platform. This includes linking reactor systems codes with mechanical structures codes and using advanced graphics to depict the thermo-hydraulic-structure interactions that give rise to an inherently safe response to upsets. It also includes visualization of mechanical systems operation including advanced concepts that make use of robotics for operations, in-service inspection, and maintenance.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: NE
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 1047446
• Report Number(s): ANL-ARC-208; TRN: US1203988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: ENGLISH

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21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
ANL
COMPUTER CODES
DESIGN
FAST REACTORS
HUMAN FACTORS
IN-SERVICE INSPECTION
MAINTENANCE
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
SAFETY
SIMULATORS