Frequency-dependent nodal analysis of boiling water reactor stability

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5455944

Park, J K; Becker, M; Park, G C

A general spatial kinetics model has been developed for boiling water reactor (BWR) stability analysis utilizing nodal analysis, a commonly used technique for analyzing power distributions in large power reactors. Kinetics parameters for use in the kinetics equations have been derived by utilizing self-consistent nodal data and power distribution. Spatial coupling effects on the stability margin have been analyzed for a typical BWR. Various influences on stability are investigated. Spatial kinetics is found to have substantial effects on the stability margins for density wave oscillations.

• Research Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Nuclear Engineering, Troy, New York 12181
• OSTI ID: 5455944
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 60:1; ISSN NUTYB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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