LMFBR system-wide transient analysis: the state of the art and US validation needs

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5059818

Khatib-Rahbar, M; Guppy, J G; Cerbone, R J

This paper summarizes the computational capabilities in the area of liquid metal fast breeder reactor (LMFBR) system-wide transient analysis in the United States, identifies various numerical and physical approximations, the degree of empiricism, range of applicability, model verification and experimental needs for a wide class of protected transients, in particular, natural circulation shutdown heat removal for both loop- and pool-type plants.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 5059818
• Report Number(s): BNL-NUREG-31543; CONF-820704-17; ON: DE82019510; TRN: 82-018884
• Resource Relation: Conference: International topical meeting on LMFBR safety, Lyon, France, 18 Jul 1982; Other Information: Portions of document are illegible
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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