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Simulation of the primary-secondary leak experiment of IAEA'S third standard problem exercise using the RELAP5/MOD2 and RELAP5/MOD3 computer codes

Journal Article · · Nuclear Technology; (United States)
OSTI ID:5508770
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  1. Texas A and M Univ., Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, College Station, TX (US)
The International Atomic Energy Agency's third standard problem exercise (SPE-3) is simulated with the RELAP5/MOD2 and RELAP5/MOD3 computer codes. The SPE-3 consists of the simulation of the transient resulting from an 11.9% break in the hot collector of the steam generator (primary-secondary leak) of the PMK-NVH test facility. The predicted scenario is compared with the experimental data. Generally, a reasonable agreement between the code predictions and experimental data is obtained. One important calculated parameter that demonstrates deviation for the data is the break mass flow rate. The RELAP5/MOD3 predictions did not display significant differences. This paper is a part of an international effort for codes/benchmarks.
OSTI ID:
5508770
Journal Information:
Nuclear Technology; (United States), Journal Name: Nuclear Technology; (United States) Vol. 96:2; ISSN NUTYB; ISSN 0029-5450
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English