Analysis of HCDA loads and containment response of a large loop-type LMFBR

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5936960

Wang, C Y; Zeuch, W R; Chang, Y W; Fistedis, S H

As part of a comprehensive safety study, analyses are presented on the hydrodynamic loads and containment response of a large loop-type LMFBR subjected to an HCDA of a 1000 MJ energy release. The reference reactor consists of a primary vessel, a head cover, and various complex internals such as the upper internal structure (UIS), the core-support structure (CSS), radial shield, shield baffles, and deflector plate. Three calculations are performed with the ANL hybrid Lagrangian-Eulerian containment code, ALICE-II. They deal, respectively, with: (1) the calculation of HCDA hydrodynamics, reactor-cover loads, and forces on the UIS; (2) investigating the mitigating effect of the UIS on the cover loading as well as the containment response; and (3) the analysis of overall containment integrity, including interaction of fluids with the deformable UIS and CSS.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5936960
• Report Number(s): CONF-830805-34; ON: DE83010571
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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