Minimization Of Reactor Dead Time By Power Monitoring In Slow Shut Down Mode
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Abstract
A study on minimization of the dead time when a research reactor can not be restarted during ~ 40 hours due to xenon-135 poisoning is presented. Theoretical considerations based on reactor dynamics equations together with the SCALE4.4a modules system are used to choose an optimum power monitoring regime in a slow reactor set back. Utilizing different power monitoring scenarios in an extended shutdown period of 1520 hours a reduction of the reactor dead time up to 68% in comparison with sudden shutdown mode (scram) is obtained at energy savings (MW.d) equivalent to ~ 15 hours of full power operation.
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| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Conference on the Physiscs of Reactors. "Nuclear Power: A Sustainable Resource" |
| Place of Publication | Illinois, United States |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Sep 2008 |
| Event | 2008 - PHYSOR - International Conference on the Physics of Reactors: Nuclear Power: A Sustainable Resource - Paul Scherrer Institut and the Swiss Nuclear Society., Interlaken, Switzerland Duration: 14 Sep 2008 → 19 Sep 2008 http://www.ans.org/meetings/m_38 |
Conference
| Conference | 2008 - PHYSOR - International Conference on the Physics of Reactors |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| City | Interlaken |
| Period | 2008-09-14 → 2008-09-19 |
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Keywords
- xenon poisoning, reactor dead time
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