Systems modeling for a pool-type liquid metal-cooled fast breeder reactor. [EPRI-CURL-L code]

Thesis/Dissertation · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5417010

Raber, J R

A computer model is developed capable of analyzing the transient behavior of a pool-type liquid metal-cooled fast breeder reactor (LMFBR) plant. The completed model, EPRI-CURL-P, is an extremely fast running code which may be used to simulate normal operational transients and anticipated incidents as well as major accidents which do not disturb the system geometry. Several of the models developed for the loop version of the code, EPRI-CURL-L, have been utilized (some in an altered form). These are combined with newly developed models to form an overall system that includes submodel for: (a) neutron kinetics, reactivity feedbacks, and reactor power control; (b) coolant dynamics in the primary pools system, including flow controllers; (c) reactor heat transfer; (d) hot pool thermal stratification, and an optional coolant flow in the thermal barrier between the hot and cold pools; (e) intermediate heat exchanger; (f) transport delays in the primary and secondary piping systems; (g) coolant dynamics in the secondary system, including flow controllers; (h) system/water thermodynamics for a saturated cycle steam generation system, including both feedwater flow and recirculation flow control; (i) turbine header throttle, steam bypass, and relief flow controllers; and (j) automatic plant protection systems. A total of 512 state variables characterize the entire system.

• Research Organization: Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5417010
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Thesis (Ph.D.)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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