SM-1 Core III Thermal Hydraulic Analysis,

Abstract

A brief description of the SM-1 Nuclear Power Plant is given, followed by the safety system setpoints and operating limits of the reactor. The safety criteria which form the basis for safe operation and protection of the core are presented. A parametric analysis is made of the thermal-hydraulic capabilities of the SM-1 Core III during steady-state operation. This includes calculation of peak centerline fuel temperatures at various powers, minimum DNBR, and maximum hot channel enthalpy rise. Also included are analyses of transient conditions accompanying uncontrolled rod withdrawal in the power range and during source level startup, secondary system steam line rupture, and loss of reactor coolant flow. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 14, 1971
Accession Number
AD0730929

Entities

People

  • Henry C. Gignilliat
  • James D. Franson
  • Paul M. Terpolilli

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coolants
  • Enthalpy
  • Nuclear Power Plants
  • Parametric Analysis
  • Reactor Coolants
  • Steady State

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.