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Summary description of the RELAP5 Koeberg-1 simulation model

Abstract

The main features of the RELAP5 code and the model are summarized. The model has been quality-assured in accordance with a QA programme used in the Reactor Theory Group of the Atomic Energy Corporation of SA Ltd. The RELAP5 code is based on a non-homogeneous, non-equilibrium model for the two-phase system that is solved by a fast, partially implicit numerical scheme. The objective of the development effort from the outset has been to produce a code that includes important first-order effects necessary for accurate prediction of system transients, but is sufficiently simple and cost-effective so that parametric or sensitivity studies are possible. The code includes many generic component models from which general systems can be simulated. Special process models are included for effects such as form losses, flow at an abrupt area change, branching, choked flow, boron tracking and a non-condensible gas. The RELAP5 modelling and computational aspects covered are: hydrodynamic models, constitutive package, special process models, and user conveniences. 25 tabs., 8 figs., 17 refs.
Authors:
Publication Date:
Nov 01, 1990
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
PEL-299
Reference Number:
SCA: 210200; PA: AIX-23:036739; SN: 92000726163
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Nov 1990
Subject:
21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; KOEBERG-1 REACTOR; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; R CODES; CRITICAL FLOW; FUEL ELEMENT CLUSTERS; HEAT FLUX; HYDRODYNAMIC MODEL; REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS; REACTOR CORES; SOUTH AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS; STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS; 210200; POWER REACTORS, NONBREEDING, LIGHT-WATER MODERATED, NONBOILING WATER COOLED
OSTI ID:
10139800
Research Organizations:
Atomic Energy Corp. of South Africa (Pty) Ltd., Pretoria (South Africa)
Country of Origin:
South Africa
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE92626910; ISBN 0 86960 878 9; TRN: ZA9200023036739
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS (US Sales Only); INIS
Submitting Site:
INIS
Size:
178 p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 05, 2005

Citation Formats

D`Arcy, A J. Summary description of the RELAP5 Koeberg-1 simulation model. South Africa: N. p., 1990. Web.
D`Arcy, A J. Summary description of the RELAP5 Koeberg-1 simulation model. South Africa.
D`Arcy, A J. 1990. "Summary description of the RELAP5 Koeberg-1 simulation model." South Africa.
@misc{etde_10139800,
title = {Summary description of the RELAP5 Koeberg-1 simulation model}
author = {D`Arcy, A J}
abstractNote = {The main features of the RELAP5 code and the model are summarized. The model has been quality-assured in accordance with a QA programme used in the Reactor Theory Group of the Atomic Energy Corporation of SA Ltd. The RELAP5 code is based on a non-homogeneous, non-equilibrium model for the two-phase system that is solved by a fast, partially implicit numerical scheme. The objective of the development effort from the outset has been to produce a code that includes important first-order effects necessary for accurate prediction of system transients, but is sufficiently simple and cost-effective so that parametric or sensitivity studies are possible. The code includes many generic component models from which general systems can be simulated. Special process models are included for effects such as form losses, flow at an abrupt area change, branching, choked flow, boron tracking and a non-condensible gas. The RELAP5 modelling and computational aspects covered are: hydrodynamic models, constitutive package, special process models, and user conveniences. 25 tabs., 8 figs., 17 refs.}
place = {South Africa}
year = {1990}
month = {Nov}
}