• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.484-494
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• 2017

In industrial plants such as nuclear power plants, system operations are performed by embedded controllers orchestrated by Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software. A targeted attack (also termed a control aware attack) on the controller/SCADA software can lead a control system to operate in an unsafe mode or sometimes to complete shutdown of the plant. Such malware attacks can result in tremendous cost to the organization for recovery, cleanup, and maintenance activity. SCADA systems in operational mode generate huge log files. These files are useful in analysis of the plant behavior and diagnostics during an ongoing attack. However, they are bulky and difficult for manual inspection. Data mining techniques such as least squares approximation and computational methods can be used in the analysis of logs and to take proactive actions when required. This paper explores methodologies and algorithms so as to develop an effective monitoring scheme against control aware cyber attacks. It also explains soft computation techniques such as the computational geometric method and least squares approximation that can be effective in monitor design. This paper provides insights into diagnostic monitoring of its effectiveness by attack simulations on a four-tank model and using computation techniques to diagnose it. Cyber security of instrumentation and control systems used in nuclear power plants is of paramount importance and hence could be a possible target of such applications.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.152-161
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• 2022

We analyzed mitigation strategies for steam generator tube rupture (SGTR) accidents using MARS code under both full-power and low-power and shutdown (LPSD) conditions. In general, there are two approaches to mitigating SGTR accidents: supplementing the reactor coolant inventory using safety injection systems and depressurizing the reactor coolant system (RCS) by cooling it down using the intact steam generator. These mitigation strategies were compared from the viewpoint of break flow from the ruptured steam generator tube, the core integrity, and the possibility of the main steam safety valves opening, which is associated with the potential release of radiation. The "cooldown strategy" is recommended for break flow control, whereas the "RCS make-up strategy" is better for RCS inventory control. Under full power, neither mitigation strategy made a significant difference except for on the break flow while, in LPSD modes, the RCS cooldown strategy resulted in lower break and discharge flows, and thus less radiation release. As a result, using the cooldown strategy for an SGTR under LPSD conditions is recommended. These results can be used as a fundamental guide for mitigation strategies for SGTR accidents according to the operational mode.

• 전기학회논문지P
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• 제63권2호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2014

Function of battery bank stores energy for DC load in general, and DC power system of the nuclear power plant is used to supply DC loads for safety- featured instrumentation and control such as inverter, class 1E power system control and indication, and station annunciation. Class 1E DC power system must provide a power for the design basis accident conditions, and adequate capacity must be available during loss of AC power and subsequent safe shutdown of the plant. In present, batteries of Class 1E DC power system of the nuclear power plant uses lead-acid batteries. Class 1E batteries of nuclear power plants in Korea are summarized in terms of specification, such as capacity, discharge rate, bank configuration and discharge end voltage, etc. This paper summarizes standards of determining battery size for the nuclear power plant, and analyzes duty cycle for the class 1E DC power system of nuclear power plant. Then, battery cell size is calculated as 2613Ah according to the standard. In addition, this paper analyzes performance test results during past 13 years and shows performance degradation in the battery bank. Performance tests in 2001 and 2005 represent that entire battery cells do not reach the discharge-end voltage. Howeyer, the discharge-end voltage is reached in 14.7% of channel A (17 EA), 13.8% of channel B (16 EA), 5.2% of channel C (6 EA) and 16.4% of channel D (19 EA) at 2011 performance test. Based on the performance test results analysis and size calculation, battery capacity and degradation by age in Korearn nuclear power plant is discussed and would be used for new design.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.389-401
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• 2024

In recent decades, numerous instances of blockages have been reported in coastal nuclear power plants globally, leading to serious safety accidents such as power reduction, manual or automatic power loss, or shutdown of nuclear power units. Loss or shortage of cooling water may compromise the reliability of the cooling water system, thus threatening the operational safety of power plants and resulting in revenue reduction. This study provides a comprehensive review of the current state of cooling water system safety in coastal nuclear power plants worldwide and the common challenges they face, as well as the relevant research on cooling water system safety issues. The research overview and progress in investigation methods, outbreak mechanisms, prevention and control measures, and practical cases of blockages were summarized. Despite existing research, there are still many shortcomings regarding the pertinence, comprehensiveness and prospects of related research, and many problems urgently need to be solved. The most fundamental concern involves understanding the list of potential risks of blockages and their spatially distributed effects in surrounding waters. Furthermore, knowledge of the biological cycles and ecological habits of key organisms is essential for implementing risk prevention and control and for building a scientific and effective monitoring system.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.186-195
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• 1982

SYSRAN code를 사용하여 고리 1호기의 중기배관파열사고를 분석하였다. SYSRAN code는 중성자출력과 열선속계산은 각각 점근사 중성자 운동방정식과 집중정수 모형을 이용하고 냉각수 계통 과도현상에 대해서는 전 계통을 균일한 압력으로 취급하여 질량 및 에너지 평형방정식을 이용하여 계산한다. 사고 결과를 심각하게 만드는 노심상태로 부냉각재 온도계수가 커지는 노심말기와 증기발생기의 유체함량이 가장 많은 고온 정지상태를 호기조건으로 하여, 격납용기외부의 가장 큰 배관면적인 1.4f $t^2$ 크기의 증기배관이 파열되었을때 Moody critical flow model에 따라 증기가 방출된다고 가정하여 분석하였다. 그 결과 노심의 최대 열선속은 사고후 60초에 정상상대의 38%로서 FSAR의 26%에 비해 높은 값을 나타냈으나 모든 과도현상의 경향은 FSAR의 결과와 잘 일치하였다. 민감도 조사결과 이 사고는 냉각재밀도 계수와 노심 하부공간혼합인자에 가장 민감한 것으로 나타났다. B bank중 한 개의 RCCA가 완전인출 상태에서 노심에 삽입되지 않았다고 가정했을 경우의 FSAR 분석결과인 $F_{$\Delta$H}$를 3.66으로 Fz를 1.55로 하여 DNBR을 계산해 본 결과, 최소 DNBR은 1.62가 되어 핵연료의 손상은 예상되지 않았다. 점근사중성자 운동방정식, 집중 정수모형 및 질량과 에너지평형 방정식을 이용한 계통 과도 현상모델은 발전소 전 계통의 과도 현상의 경향을 연구하는데 적합한 것으로 밝혀졌다.구하는데 적합한 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.134-140
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• 2020

국내 원전은 심층화재방어 개념에 따라 화재 발생 시 원전 외부로 방사능의 누출을 억제하고 발전소의 안전정지기능이 유지되어야 한다. 또한 화재방호 설비가 노형별 화재방호 설계 요건에 맞게 설치되어 운전 중 요구하는 설계기능이 유지되고 있는지 관련 규정에 따라 정기적인 시험으로 건전성을 확인한다. 현재 국내 원전은 원자력안전법과 국내외 소방관계법을 동시에 적용하고 있으며 특히 이러한 법규 환경과 더불어 2017년 국내 최초 영구 정지된 고리1호기에도 유사한 규정이 적용될 것으로 사료된다. 하지만 향후 단계적인 해체원전의 증가를 고려하여 해체특성을 고려한 화재방호 세부 규제규정이 마련되어 체계적으로 해체원전의 화재방호프로그램이 정착되는 기반을 마련할 필요가 있다. 따라서 원전을 다수 운영 중인 미국, 일본, 캐나다 및 유럽 국가들의 원자력 법령체계를 검토하였고, 해외 해체 원전에 활용되고 있는 미국 영구정지 및 해체원전의 화재방호 규제지침인 Reg Guide 1.191의 규제 요건을 고려한 해체원전의 화재방호프로그램 법령체계 마련을 위한 방향을 제시하였다. 본 연구에서는 해체원전의 화재방호프로그램 최적화 및 화재분야의 원전 해체 기반기술 확보를 위해 화재방호 규정 마련을 위한 방향을 제시하고자 한다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.461-471
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• 2015

Base on emission factors derived from National Institute of Environmental Research, Particulate matter from combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) has been estimated to be a important source of $PM_{10}$. Generally there is no serious emission of particulate matter in CCPPs. because the fuel of them is natural gas. But emission gas after long shut down season has very high dust content. Therefore $PM_{10}$ emission rate is dependent on its operation mode. In this study, particulate dispersion study for new city near CCPPs complex has performed using CALPUFF model for three case. $PM_{10}$ concentration has big difference between normal operation and 2 case start-up condition after long shutdown. In normal operating conditions, daily $0.32{\sim}0.50{\mu}g/m^3$ influence on of the surrounding area. But when 1~2 aerobic high concentration discharged conditions, average concentration is higher about $9.2{\sim}34.1{\mu}g/m^3$ than normal operating conditions.

• 한국압력기기공학회 논문집
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.22-29
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• 2020

In nuclear power plants, there is a risk of thermal fatigue in equipment and piping affecting system soundness because the temperature change of the system accompanies in every operation and shutdown. Therefore, in order to prevent the excess of the fatigue limit during the lifetime of plants, the fatigue limit of each piping material is determined in the designing stage. However, there are many cases where equipment or piping is locally subjected to thermal fatigue that is not considered in the design, resulting in damage to the equipment and piping, and failure during operation. Currently, local thermal fatigue generation mechanisms that are not taken into account in the design stage are gradually being identified. In this paper, the effects of the fluid temperature fluctuations on the piping soundness due to the mixing of hot and cold water, one of the local thermal fatigue generating mechanisms, were evaluated.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2014

The auxiliary-feed-water pump (AFWP) used to supply water during a station black out situation at nuclear power plants should meet the seismic qualification regulations stipulated in IEEE Std 323 and 344, so as to withstand earthquakes or dangerous situations. Here, we establish a model for the estimation of the structural integrity of this type of pump. If the natural frequency that results from a modal analysis is less than 33 Hz, we adopt a dynamic analysis, instead of a static analysis. A dynamic analysis was carried out taking into consideration seismic conditions such as the floor response spectra (FRS), an operation-base earthquake (OBE), and a safe-shutdown earthquake (SSE). Finally, an analytical estimation of the structural integrity of an AFWP is made through a comparison of calculated values and allowable values. If the result is less than the allowable stress, the pump is deemed to have good structural integrity. In addition, future studies will involve a stability check for rotor accidents that may occur during the operation of the pump.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.129-134
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• 2016

Standard design of APR+(advanced power reactor plus) was certified at 2014 by Korea regulatory body. Based on the experience gained from OPR1000 and APR1400, the APR1400 was being developed as a 1,500MWe class reactor using Korean technologies for design code, reactor coolant pump, and man-machine interface system. APR+ has been basically designed to have the seismic design basis of safe shutdown earthquake (SSE) 0.3g, a 4-train safety concept based on N+2 design philosophy, and a passive auxiliary feedwater system (PAFS). Also, safety issues on the Fukushima-type accidents have been extensively reviewed and applied to enhance APR+ safety. APR+ provides higher reliability and safety against tsunami and earthquake. The purpose of this paper is to implement probabilistic safety assessment considering these design features and to analyze sensitivity of core damage frequency for large loss of coolant accident of APR+.