School of engineering in Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics & Materials
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The objectives of this course are to show :
Those at different states of the reactor operation :
The course is based on the use of the numerical simulator SIREP 1300MW of CORYS.
Sub-critical approach, divergence, power stabilization,
Search of Point Of Added Heat (power level where thermal feedbacks appear), temperature feedback coefficients measurement
*Lab 2
Evaluation of the worth of core controls : Boron, control rods,
Power ramp up before grid connection ("core driven"), use of main systems for heat exchange.
*lab 3
Power ramp up after grid connection ("turbine driven"), behavior without core control by the operator,
Load following : temperature program, axial offset, core controls.
The simulator is very easy to use.
A text book is available.
Pressurized Water Reactors : principle and main systems.
Neutronics
Thermohydraulics
Two-phase thermodynamics
Nuclear Reactor Kinetics
evaluation is based on
note = 30%Prepa + 70%CR
Nordine Kerkar et Philippe Paulin « Exploitation des coeurs REP » - Collection Génie atomique INSTN/EDP-Sciences