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Title: RELAP5 Model Description and Validation for the BR2 Loss-of-Flow Experiments

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1212763· OSTI ID:1212763

This paper presents a description of the RELAP5 model, the calibration method used to obtain the minor loss coefficients from the available hydraulic data and the LOFA simulation results compared to the 1963 experimental tests for HEU fuel.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Nuclear Security (NA-70). Office of Material Management and Minimization (M3)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1212763
Report Number(s):
ANL/GTRI/TM-14/10; 118780
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English