In the framework of a domestic research program on innovative safety systems, ENEA has developed a device, so-called PERSEO, aimed at increasing the reliability of Residual Heat Removal Systems that implement in-pool heat exchangers. This device is suitable to transfer power from the primary side to the pool without the installation of valves on the pressurized loop, thus reducing thermal-mechanical constraints and thermal-hydraulic instabilities. The experiments have been performed at SIET Thermal-hydraulic Research Centre by modifying the existing PANTHERS IC-PCC facility and RELAP5/mod 3.2 and 3.3 beta releases have been run to perform the pre and post-test analyses respectively. The pre-test calculations provided a quantitative representation of the device behaviour and gave interesting indications on the procedures to be adopted for the experiments. The post-test calculations have been compared with the experimental data addressing particular attention to the simulation of three-dimensional effects of water circulation in both the HX and Overall Pool and have confirmed the RELAP5 code capability to fit the experimental data. The paper deals with the activity performed up to now.

In-Pool Energy Removal System for Emergency Operation: Experiment and Analytical Assessment

Meloni, P.;
2003-07-01

Abstract

In the framework of a domestic research program on innovative safety systems, ENEA has developed a device, so-called PERSEO, aimed at increasing the reliability of Residual Heat Removal Systems that implement in-pool heat exchangers. This device is suitable to transfer power from the primary side to the pool without the installation of valves on the pressurized loop, thus reducing thermal-mechanical constraints and thermal-hydraulic instabilities. The experiments have been performed at SIET Thermal-hydraulic Research Centre by modifying the existing PANTHERS IC-PCC facility and RELAP5/mod 3.2 and 3.3 beta releases have been run to perform the pre and post-test analyses respectively. The pre-test calculations provided a quantitative representation of the device behaviour and gave interesting indications on the procedures to be adopted for the experiments. The post-test calculations have been compared with the experimental data addressing particular attention to the simulation of three-dimensional effects of water circulation in both the HX and Overall Pool and have confirmed the RELAP5 code capability to fit the experimental data. The paper deals with the activity performed up to now.
1-lug-2003
Analisi sistemi e di sicurezza
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