An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR Codes

Steady-state and transient analysis of reactor core under Reactivity-Initiated Accident (RIA) conditions are important for reactor operation safety. The reactor dynamics are influenced by neutronic and thermal-hydraulic aspects of the core. In this study, steady-state and transient analysis under RI...

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Main Authors: Surian Pinem, Sukmanto Dibyo, Wahid Luthfi, Veronica Indriati Sri Wardhani, Donny Hartanto
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Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6030504
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author Surian Pinem
Sukmanto Dibyo
Wahid Luthfi
Veronica Indriati Sri Wardhani
Donny Hartanto
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Wahid Luthfi
Veronica Indriati Sri Wardhani
Donny Hartanto
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description Steady-state and transient analysis of reactor core under Reactivity-Initiated Accident (RIA) conditions are important for reactor operation safety. The reactor dynamics are influenced by neutronic and thermal-hydraulic aspects of the core. In this study, steady-state and transient analysis under RIA conditions of the RSG-GAS multipurpose reactor was carried out using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR programs. Neutronic calculations were performed using a few group cross-sections generated by Serpent 2 with the latest cross-section data ENDF/B-VIII.0. Steady-state conditions were carried out with a nominal power of 30 MW, while transient under RIA conditions occurred because the control rod was pulled too quickly while the reactor operated. These transient RIA conditions were performed for two cases, during start-up with an initial power of 1 W, and within power range with an initial power of 1 MW. Thermal-hydraulic parameters considered in this study are reactor power, the temperature of the fuel, cladding, and coolant. The calculated maximum fuel temperature at a steady state is 126.02°C. Meanwhile, the calculated maximum fuel temperature during RIA conditions at the initial power of 1 W and 1 MW are 64.38°C and 137.14°C, respectively. There are no significant differences in thermal-hydraulic parameters between each used program. The thermal-hydraulic parameters such as the maximum temperature of the coolant, cladding, and fuel under this postulated RIA condition are within the acceptable reactor operation safety limits.
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spelling doaj-art-700d9405fef5453681e717f90bd5b3562025-08-20T03:19:15ZengWileyScience and Technology of Nuclear Installations1687-60832022-01-01202210.1155/2022/6030504An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR CodesSurian Pinem0Sukmanto Dibyo1Wahid Luthfi2Veronica Indriati Sri Wardhani3Donny Hartanto4Nuclear Reactor TechnologyNuclear Reactor TechnologyNuclear Reactor TechnologyNuclear Reactor TechnologyOak Ridge National LaboratorySteady-state and transient analysis of reactor core under Reactivity-Initiated Accident (RIA) conditions are important for reactor operation safety. The reactor dynamics are influenced by neutronic and thermal-hydraulic aspects of the core. In this study, steady-state and transient analysis under RIA conditions of the RSG-GAS multipurpose reactor was carried out using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR programs. Neutronic calculations were performed using a few group cross-sections generated by Serpent 2 with the latest cross-section data ENDF/B-VIII.0. Steady-state conditions were carried out with a nominal power of 30 MW, while transient under RIA conditions occurred because the control rod was pulled too quickly while the reactor operated. These transient RIA conditions were performed for two cases, during start-up with an initial power of 1 W, and within power range with an initial power of 1 MW. Thermal-hydraulic parameters considered in this study are reactor power, the temperature of the fuel, cladding, and coolant. The calculated maximum fuel temperature at a steady state is 126.02°C. Meanwhile, the calculated maximum fuel temperature during RIA conditions at the initial power of 1 W and 1 MW are 64.38°C and 137.14°C, respectively. There are no significant differences in thermal-hydraulic parameters between each used program. The thermal-hydraulic parameters such as the maximum temperature of the coolant, cladding, and fuel under this postulated RIA condition are within the acceptable reactor operation safety limits.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6030504
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An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR Codes
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
title An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR Codes
title_full An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR Codes
title_fullStr An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR Codes
title_full_unstemmed An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR Codes
title_short An Improved Steady-State and Transient Analysis of the RSG-GAS Reactor Core under RIA Conditions Using MTR-DYN and EUREKA-2/RR Codes
title_sort improved steady state and transient analysis of the rsg gas reactor core under ria conditions using mtr dyn and eureka 2 rr codes
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6030504
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