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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2019.05.021

The simulation study on natural circulation operating characteristics of FNPP in inclined condition  

Li, Ren (Fundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University)
Xia, Genglei (Fundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University)
Peng, Minjun (Fundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University)
Sun, Lin (Fundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University)
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Nuclear Engineering and Technology / v.51, no.7, 2019 , pp. 1738-1748 More about this Journal
Abstract
Previous research has shown that the inclined condition has an impact on the natural circulation (natural circulation) mode operation of Floating Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) mounted on the movable marine platform. Due to its compact structure, small volume, strong maneuverability, the Integral Pressurized Water Reactor (IPWR) is adopted as marine reactor in general. The OTSGs of IPWR are symmetrically arranged in the annular region between the reactor vessel and core support barrel in this paper. Therefore, many parallel natural circulation loops are built between the core and the OTSGs primary side when the main pump is stopped. and the inclined condition would lead to discrepancies of the natural circulation drive head among the OTSGs in different locations. In addition, the flow rate and temperature nonuniform distribution of the core caused by inclined condition are coupled with the thermal hydraulics parameters maldistribution caused by OTSG group operating mode on low power operation. By means of the RELAP5 codes were modified by adding module calculating the effect of inclined, heaving and rolling condition, the simulation model of IPWR in inclined condition was built. Using the models developed, the influences on natural circulation operation by inclined angle and OTSG position, the transitions between forced circulation (forced circulation) and natural circulation and the effect on natural circulation operation by different OTSG grouping situations in inclined condition were analyzed. It was observed that a larger inclined angle results the temperature of the core outlet is too high and the OTSG superheat steam is insufficient in natural circulation mode operation. In general, the inclined angle is smaller unless the hull is destroyed seriously or the platform overturn in the ocean. In consequence, the results indicated that the IPWR in the movable marine platform in natural circulation mode operation is safety. Selecting an appropriate average temperature setting value or operating the uplifted OTSG group individually is able to reduce the influence on natural circulation flow of IPWR by inclined condition.
Keywords
Natural circulation; IPWR; Inclined condition;
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