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3D neutronic codes coupled with thermal-hydraulic system codes for PWR, and BWR and VVER reactors

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OSTI ID:544406
;  [1];  [2]
  1. GRS, Garching (Germany)
  2. Kurchatov-Institute, Moscow (Russian Federation); and others
This paper describes the objectives of code development for coupling 3D neutronics codes with thermal-hydraulic system codes. The present status of coupling ATHLET with three 3D neutronics codes for VVER- and LWR-reactors is presented. After describing the basic features of the 3D neutronic codes BIPR-8 from Kurchatov-Institute, DYN3D from Research Center Rossendorf and QUABOX/CUBBOX from GRS, first applications of coupled codes for different transient and accident scenarios are presented. The need of further investigations is discussed.
Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States). Div. of Systems Technology; Nuclear Energy Agency, 75 - Paris (France); SCIENTECH, Inc., Boise, ID (United States)
OSTI ID:
544406
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CP--0159; NEA/CSNI/R--(97)4; CONF-961192--; ON: TI97008508
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English