STEADY STATE AND TRANSIENT ANALYSIS OF GAS-COOLED REACTOR SPACE NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEM

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Abstract

Space nuclear power system (SNPS) is an integral part of space nuclear systems. The high-temperature gascooled reactor coupled with Closed Brayton Cycle (CBC) can achieve high-power output. For this SNPS, a safety system analysis code is developed using Fortran. In the system code, the reactor model, turbinecompressor- alternator model, recuperator model, gas cooler model, heat pipes radiator model, pump model and pipe model are built. Then, the steady state calculation of system is performed using the code. The verification of this system code is provided via the comparison between the calculation results and the design values. Finally, the transient analysis under the accident condition, mechanical loss of one Brayton is carried out. The results show that the system is capable of keeping the power and temperature stable and below the safety limits due to the negative reactivity feedback of the fuel and the core block. This study could provide suggestions and guidance to the design and safety analysis of space nuclear power.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationATH 2020 - International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics
PublisherAmerican Nuclear Society
Pages494-503
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780894487774
StatePublished - 2020
Event2020 International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics, ATH 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 20 Oct 202023 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameATH 2020 - International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics

Conference

Conference2020 International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics, ATH 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period20/10/2023/10/20

Keywords

  • Closed Brayton Cycle
  • Gas-cooled reactor
  • SNPS
  • Steady state and transient analysis

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