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A Computer Code, NATCON, for the Analyses of Steady-State Thermal-Hydraulics and Safety Margins in Plate-Type Research Reactors Cooled by Natural Convection

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6571231· OSTI ID:6571231
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  1. Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
The NATCON code provides a capability for the analysis of the thermal-hydraulics of plate-type research reactors cooled by natural convection. The code includes steady-state estimates of what are often considered safety margins. These estimates may include power peaking factors, hot channel factor components, and laminar flow entrance effects. A listing of the code and a description of the input are included, along with some sample results. The current version of the code has only properties data for light water.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6571231
Report Number(s):
ANL/RERTR/TM--12; ON: DE89004509
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English