Three-dimensional core design of SCLWR-H with neutronic and thermal-hydraulic coupling

Akifumi Yamaji*, Yoshiaki Oka, Seiichi Koshizuka

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Abstract

An SCLWR-H core is designed with 3-D coupled thermo-neutronic core calculations for the first time. The change in power distribution is reflected to the evaluation of water density distribution in the core. The thermal-hydraulic and neutronic calculations are alternatively carried out until convergence is obtained. In the 3-D core calculation, each fuel assembly is modeled and the burnup, power and temperature distributions are evaluated. Fuel enrichment, burnable poisons, reload pattern, control rod pattern and the coolant flow rate distribution are designed to give average core outlet temperature 500C.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal 2003
Subtitle of host publicationAtoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Pages1763-1771
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2003 Dec 1
Externally publishedYes
EventGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: 2003 Nov 162003 Nov 20

Publication series

NameGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy

Other

OtherGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period03/11/1603/11/20

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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