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Title: ENEL overall PWR plant models and neutronic integrated computing systems

Conference · · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5580229

To support the design activity of the Italian nuclear energy program for the construction of pressurized water reactors, the Italian Electricity Board (ENEL) needs to verify the design as a whole (that is, the nuclear steam supply system and balance of plant) both in steady-state operation and in transient. The ENEL has therefore developed two computer models to analyze both operational and incidental transients. The models, named STRIP and SFINCS, perform the analysis of the nuclear as well as the conventional part of the plant (the control system being properly taken into account). The STRIP model has been developed by means of the French (Electricite de France) modular code SICLE, while SFINCS is based on the Italian (ENEL) modular code LEGO. STRIP validation was performed with respect to Fessenheim French power plant experimental data. Two significant transients were chosen: load step and total load rejection. SFINCS validation was performed with respect to Saint-Laurent French power plant experimental data and also by comparing the SFINCS-STRIP responses.

OSTI ID:
5580229
Report Number(s):
CONF-870837-; TRN: 88-009805
Journal Information:
Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 54; Conference: 13. American Nuclear Society international meeting on nuclear power plant operation, Chicago, IL, USA, 30 Aug 1987
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English