Optimization of Cooling Water Flow Rate in Nuclear and Thermal Power Plants Based on a Mathematical Model of Cooling Systems{sup 1}

Journal Article · Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2016 · Power Technology and Engineering (Print)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S10749-016-0698-3· OSTI ID:22612630

Kochetkov, A. V.; Glazova, E. G. ^[1]

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1. Novgorod University, Scientific-research Institute of Mechanics, N. I. Lobachevskii Nizhny (Russian Federation)

A mathematical model and algorithms are proposed for automatic calculation of the optimum flow rate of cooling water in nuclear and thermal power plants with cooling systems of arbitrary complexity. An unlimited number of configuration and design variants are assumed with the possibility of obtaining a result for any computational time interval, from monthly to hourly. The structural solutions corresponding to an optimum cooling water flow rate can be used for subsequent engineering-economic evaluation of the best cooling system variant. The computerized mathematical model and algorithms make it possible to determine the availability and degree of structural changes for the cooling system in all stages of the life cycle of a plant.

• OSTI ID: 22612630
• Journal Information: Power Technology and Engineering (Print), Vol. 50, Issue 3; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2016 Springer Science+Business Media New York; http://www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1570-145X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
AVAILABILITY
COOLING SYSTEMS
DESIGN
ENGINEERING
FLOW RATE
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
OPTIMIZATION
SERVICE LIFE
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
WATER