TRACG Simulation of Drywell Gas Recirculation System in ESBWR
- GE Nuclear Energy, 175 Curtner Avenue San Jose, California 95125 (United States)
This paper presents the results of a parametric study on the mitigating effects of the Drywell Gas Recirculation System (DGRS) in ESBWR during postulated LOCA and severe accidents. The post-accident containment pressure depends on the sum of the partial pressure from non-condensable gases and partial steam pressure inside the wet-well airspace. Results of parametric studies show that, with the activation of DGRS: (1) The containment pressure continues to reduce due to the redistribution of non-condensable gases from the wet-well back to the drywell; (2) The DGRS can be designed in a 'portable' fashion; (3) The Current ESBWR meets the design requirement with significant margin using only passive safety systems, and the margin increases considerably with the activation of DGRS. (authors)
- Research Organization:
- American Nuclear Society, 555 North Kensington Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526 (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 21167786
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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