Dynamic Simulation of Sodium Cooled Fast Reactors 1st Edition 2022 Softbound by Vaidyanathan, G, Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Taylor and Francis Ltd Dynamic Simulation of Sodium Cooled Fast Reactors 1st Edition 2022 Softbound by Vaidyanathan, G

_x000D_ Chapter 1 Introduction_x000D_ 1.1 General_x000D_ 1.2 Basics of Breeding_x000D_ 1.3 Uranium Utilization_x000D_ 1.4 Components of Fast Reactors _x000D_ 1.5 Overview of Fast Reactor Programs_x000D_ 1.6 Need for Dynamic Simulation_x000D_ 1.7 Design Basis _x000D_ 1.8 Plant Protection System_x000D_ 1.9 Sensors and Response Time_x000D_ 1.10 Scope of Dynamic Studies_x000D_ 1.11 Modelling Development_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 2 Description of Fast Reactors _x000D_ 2.1 Introduction _x000D_ 2.2 Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR)_x000D_ 2.2.1. Reactor Core_x000D_ 2.2.2 Reactor Assembly _x000D_ 2.2.3. Sodium Systems_x000D_ 2.2.4 Decay Heat Removal_x000D_ 2.2.5 Generating Plant_x000D_ 2.2.6 Instrumentation and Control_x000D_ 2.2.7 Safety_x000D_ 2.3 Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor_x000D_ 2.3.1 Reactor Core_x000D_ 2.3.2 Reactor Assembly_x000D_ 2.3.3 Main Heat Transport System_x000D_ 2.3.4 Steam Water System_x000D_ 2.3.5 Instrumentation and control_x000D_ 2.3.6 Safety_x000D_ 2.4 Neutronic Characteristics of FNRs_x000D_ 2.5 Thermal-Hydraulic Characteristics of FNR_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 3 Reactor Heat Transfer _x000D_ 3.1 Introduction_x000D_ 3.2 Reactor Core_x000D_ 3.2.1 Core Description_x000D_ 3.2.2 Fuel Pin _x000D_ 3.2.3 Subassembly_x000D_ 3.3 Coolant Selection _x000D_ 3.4 Control Material Selection_x000D_ 3.5 Structural Material Selection_x000D_ 3.6 Heat Generation_x000D_ 3.7 Reactivity Feedback_x000D_ 3.7.1 Doppler Effect_x000D_ 3.7.2 Sodium Density and Void Effects_x000D_ 3.7.3 Fuel Axial Expansion Effect_x000D_ 3.7.4 Structural Expansion_x000D_ 3.7.5 Bowing_x000D_ 3.8 Decay Heat_x000D_ 3.9 Solution Methods_x000D_ 3.9.1 Prompt Jump Approximation_x000D_ 3.9.2 Runge Kutta Method_x000D_ 3.9.3 Kaganove Method_x000D_ 3.9.4 Comparison of different Methods_x000D_ 3.9.5 Solution Methodology_x000D_ 3.10 Heat Transfer in Primary System_x000D_ 3.10.1 Core Thermal Model_x000D_ 3.10.2 Fuel Restructuring _x000D_ 3.10.3 Gap Conductance_x000D_ 3.10.4 Fuel Thermal Model_x000D_ 3.10.5 Solution Technique_x000D_ 3.11 Determination of Peak Temperatures: Hot Spot Analysis_x000D_ 3.12 Core Thermal Model validation in FBTR and SUPER PHENIX_x000D_ 3.13 Mixing of Coolant Streams in Upper Plenum_x000D_ 3.13.1 Solution Technique _x000D_ 3.14 Lower Plenum/Cold Pool_x000D_ 3.15 Grid Plate _x000D_ 3.16 Heat Transfer Correlations for Fuel Rod Bundle_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 4 IHX Thermal Model_x000D_ 4.1 Introduction_x000D_ 4.2 Experience in PHENIX_x000D_ 4.3 Thermal Model_x000D_ 4.4 Solution Techniques_x000D_ 4.4.1 Nodal Heat Balance Scheme_x000D_ 4.4.2 Finite Differencing Scheme_x000D_ 4.5 Choice of Numerical Scheme_x000D_ 4.5.1 Nodal Heat Balance for Unbalanced Flows_x000D_ 4.5.2 Modified Nodal Heat Balance Scheme (MNHB)_x000D_ 4.6 Heat Transfer Correlations_x000D_ 4.7 Validation_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 5 Thermal Model of Piping_x000D_ 5.1 Introduction_x000D_ 5.2 Thermal Model_x000D_ 5.3 Solution Methods_x000D_ 5.4 Comparison of Piping Models_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 6 Sodium Pump_x000D_ 6.1 Introduction_x000D_ 6.2 Electromagnetic Pumps_x000D_ 6.3 Centrifugal Pump_x000D_ 6.3.1 Pump Hydraulic Model_x000D_ 6.3.2 Pump Dynamic Model_x000D_ 6.3.3 Pump Thermal Model_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 7 Transient Hydraulics Simulation_x000D_ 7.1Introduction_x000D_ 7.2Momentum Equations _x000D_ 7.3Free Level Equations_x000D_ 7.4Core Coolant Flow Distribution _x000D_ 7.5IHX Pressure Drop Correlations_x000D_ 7.5.1 Resistance Coefficient for Cross Flow_x000D_ 7.5.2. Resistance Coefficient for Axial Flow_x000D_ 7.6 Pump Characteristics_x000D_ 7.7 Computational Model_x000D_ 7.8 Validation Studies_x000D_ 7.9 Secondary Circuit Hydraulics_x000D_ 7.9.1 Secondary Hydraulics Model_x000D_ 7.9.2 Natural Convection Flow in Sodium-Validation Studies_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 8 Steam Generator_x000D_ 8.1 Introduction_x000D_ 8.2 Heat Transfer Mechanisms_x000D_ 8.3 Steam Generator Designs _x000D_ 8.3.1. Conventional Fossil Fuelled Boilers_x000D_ 8.3.1.1 Drum Type_x000D_ 8.3.1.2 Once Through Steam Generators_x000D_ 8.3.2 Sodium Heated Steam Generators_x000D_ 8.4 Thermodynamic Models _x000D_ 8.5 Mathematical Model _x000D_ 8.6 Heat Transfer Correlations_x000D_ 8.6.1 Single Phase Liquid Region_x000D_ 8.6.2 Nucleate Boiling_x000D_ 8.6.3 Dry-Out _x000D_ 8.6.4 Post Dry-Out_x000D_ 8.6.5 Superheated Region_x000D_ 8.6.6 Sodium Side Heat Transfer_x000D_ _x000D_ 8.7 Pressure Drop_x000D_ 8.8 Computational Model_x000D_ 8.8.1Solution of Water /Steam Side Equations_x000D_ 8.8.2 Solution of Sodium, Shell, And Tube Wall Equations _x000D_ 8.9 Steam Generator Model Validation_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 9 Computer Code Development_x000D_ 9.1 Introduction_x000D_ 9.2 Organization of DYNAM_x000D_ 9.3 Axisymmetric Code STITH-2D _x000D_ 9.4 Comparison of Predictions of DYANA-P And DYANA-HM_x000D_ References_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 10 Specifying Sodium Pumps Coast-Down Time_x000D_ 10.1 Introduction_x000D_ 10.2 Impact of Coast Down Time in Loop Type FNR_x000D_ 10.3 Impact of Coast Down Time in Pool Type FNR_x000D_ 10.4 Considerations for Deciding Flow Coast Down Time_x000D_ 10.5 Scram Threshold Vs Coast Down Time_x000D_ 10.5.1. FHT Effect on Maximum Temperatures_x000D_ 10.5.2 FHT to Avoid Scram for Short Power Failure_x000D_ 10.6 Secondary pump FHT_x000D_ 10.7 Primary FHT for Unprotected Loss of Flow_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 11 Plant Protection System_x000D_ 11.1 Introduction_x000D_ 11.2 Limiting Safety System Settings for FBTR_x000D_ 11.2.1 Safety Signals and Settings_x000D_ 11.2.2 Limiting Safety System Adequacy for FBTR_x000D_ 11.3 Limiting Safety System Settings for PFBR_x000D_ 11.3.1 Design Basis Events_x000D_ 11.3.2 Core Design Safety Limits_x000D_ 11.3.3 Selection of Scram Parameters_x000D_ 11.4 Shutdown System_x000D_ 11.5 Event Analysis_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 12 Decay Heat Removal System_x000D_ 12.1 Introduction_x000D_ 12.2 Natural Convection Basics_x000D_ 12.3 DHR System Options in FNR_x000D_ 12.3.1 DHR in Primary Sodium_x000D_ 12.3.2 DHR in Secondary Sodium_x000D_ 12.3.3 Steam Generator Auxiliary Cooling System_x000D_ 12.3.4 DHR Through Steam-Water System_x000D_ 12.3.5 Reactor Vessel Auxiliary Cooling System_x000D_ 12.4 DHR in FBTR_x000D_ 12.4.1 Heat Removal By Air In SG Casing_x000D_ 12.4.2 Loss of Offsite and Onsite Power with SG Air Cooling_x000D_ 12.4.3 Loss Of Offsite And Onsite Power Without Reactor Trip_x000D_ 12.5 DHR in PFBR_x000D_ 12.5.1 Thermal Model_x000D_ 12.5.2 Decay Heat Exchanger (DHX) Model _x000D_ 12.5.3 Hot Pool Model_x000D_ 12.5.4 Air Heat Exchanger Model (AHX) Model_x000D_ 12.5.5 Piping_x000D_ 12.5.6 Expansion Tank_x000D_ 12.5.7 Air Stack/Chimney_x000D_ 12.5.8 Hydraulic Model_x000D_ 12.5.9 DHDYN Validation on SADHANA Loop_x000D_ 12.6 Role of Inter Wrapper Flow_x000D_ 12.7 Role of Secondary thermal capacity_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 13 Modelling of Large Sodium-Water Reaction_x000D_ 13.1 Introduction_x000D_ 13.2 Leak Rate_x000D_ 13.2.1 Water Leak Rate model_x000D_ 13.2.2 Steam leak rate model _x000D_ 13.3 Reaction site dynamics_x000D_ 13.3.1 Spherical bubble model_x000D_ 13.3.2 Columnar bubble model_x000D_ 13.3.3 Solution technique_x000D_ 13.3.4 Validation of Reaction site model_x000D_ 13.4 Sodium Side System Transient_x000D_ 13.5 Discharge Circuit System Transient_x000D_ 13.6 Analysis of Pressure Transients for PFBR_x000D_ 13.7 Failure of a greater number of tubes than design basis leak_x000D_ References_x000D_ Assignment_x000D_