Article Sidebar

PDF
Published: 2014-03-30
Abstract Views: 133
Views PDF: 46
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53747/jnst.v4i1.210
Issue
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2014)
Section
Articles
How to Cite
Nguyen , N. D., Huynh , T. N., Le , V. V., Vo Doan , H. D., Seo , C., Park , C., & Kim , H. S. (2014). Conceptual Nuclear Design of a 20 MW Multipurpose Research Reactor. Nuclear Science and Technology, 4(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.53747/jnst.v4i1.210

Conceptual Nuclear Design of a 20 MW Multipurpose Research Reactor

Nguyen Nhi Dien1, Huynh Ton Nghiem1, Le Vinh Vinh1, Vo Doan Hai Dang1, Seo Chulgyo2, Park Cheol2, Kim Hak Sung2
1 Reactor Center – Nuclear Research Institute – Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute 01 Nguyen Tu Luc, Dalat, Lamdong, Vietnam
2 Korean Atomic Energy Institute, 150 Dukjin-dong, Yuseong-gu, Taejeon 305-353, Korea

Main Article Content

Abstract

This paper presents some of studied results of a pre-feasibility project on a new research reactor for Vietnam. In this work, two conceptual nuclear designs of 20 MW multi-purpose research reactor have been done. The reference reactor is the light water cooled and heavy water reflected open-tank-in-pool type reactor. The reactor model is based on the experiences from the operation and utilization of the HANARO. Two fuel types, rod and flat plate, with dispersed U3Si2-Al fuel meat are used in this study for comparison purpose. Analyses for the nuclear design parameters such as the neutron flux, power distribution, reactivity coefficients, control rod worth, etc. have been done and the equilibrium cores have been established to meet the requirements of nuclear safety and performance.

Article Details

Keywords

HANARO, AHR, MTR, MCNP, MVP, HELIOS, dispersed U₃Si₂-Al, open-tank-in-pool, equilibrium core, BOC, EOC, shutdown margin

References

[1] Luong Ba Vien and C. Park et.al., Joint KAERI/VAEC pre-possibility study on a new research reactor for Vietnam, KAERI/TR-2756/2004, (May, 2004).
[2] Nguyen Nhi Dien et al., Report on Study Project No BO/06/01-04, (in vietnamese), (2008).
[3] Seo Chul Gyo, Huynh Ton Nghiem et al., Conceptual Nuclear Design of a 20 MW Multipurpose Research Reactor - KAERI/TR-3444/(2007).
[4] Hee TaekChae, Le Vinh Vinh et al., Conceptual Thermal Hydraulic Design of a 20MW Multipurpose Research Reactor - KAERI /TR-3443/(2007).
[5] J. F. Briesmeister (Editor), MCNP-A General Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code, LA-12625-M, Los Alamos National Lab, (1993).
[6] Yasunobu NGAYA et al., MVP/GMVP II: General Purpose Monte Carlo Codes for Neutron and Photon Transport Calculations based on Continuous Energy and Multigroup Methods, JAERI 1348, (2005).
[7] E. A. Villarino, R. J. J. Stamm'ler, A. A. Ferri, J. J. Casal, HELIOS: Angularly Dependent Collision Probabilities, Nucl. Sci. & Eng., 112, 16, (1992).
[8] Denise B. Pelowitz (Editor), MCNPX User's Manual, LA-CP-05-0369, Los Alamos National Lab, (2005).