TRAC-PF1 analysis of LOFT steam-generator feedwater transient test L9-1. [PWR]

Conference · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5732520

Meier, J K

The Transient Reactor Analysis Code (TRAC-PF1) calculations were compared to test data from Loss-of-Fluid Test (LOFT) L9-1, which was a loss-of-feedwater transient. This paper includes descriptions of the test and the TRAC input and compares the TRAC-calculated results with the test data. We conclude that the code predicted the experiment well, given the uncertainties in the boundary conditions. The analysis indicates the need to model all the flow paths and heat structures, and to improve the TRAC wall condensation heat-transfer model.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5732520
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-83-2780; CONF-830901-14; ON: DE84001303
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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