Examensarbete - Återetablering av naturlig cirkulation vid bortfall av elkraft under avställningsdrift
Core
Investigate how natural circulation cooling is established in a pressurized water reactor (PWR) during a loss of residual heat removal system during shutdown operations using TRACE thermal-hydraulic system codes.
Role type
Academic research project (Thermal-hydraulics)
Builds
Safety analysis models and optimized operator instructions for PWR shutdown scenarios
Domain
Nuclear power plant operations, thermal-hydraulics, system safety
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Analytical problem solving, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, TRACE code modeling, PWR operational knowledge
Preferred skills
Process engineering applications, nuclear reactor systems
Technologies
TRACE (TRAC/RELAP Advanced Computational Engine)
Responsibilities
Model transient response of reactor cooling systems, analyze operator actions impact on natural circulation, optimize shutdown procedures
Seniority
Academic student project