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Qusai-Static autonomous load following analysis of a small modular lead-bismuth cooled fast reactor
The concept of autonomous load following reactors, which allows the core power to adjust itself through inherent reactivity feedback without the operation of control rods, has been proposed since this century. When combined with other features such as transportability and long lifetime, these would enable the international deployment of small modular reactors for small grid applications. In this paper, the method suitable for autonomous load following analysis is developed and verified. Based on the small modular lead–bismuth cooled fast reactor developed in previous work, the energy conversion system using Rankine Cycle is optimized, and a net efficiency of 34.8% is achieved. The control methods of autonomous load following are analyzed and the comprehensive control scheme is formed by combing multiple control methods. The result suggests that the system’s net power output can be controlled between 100% and 0% under autonomous load following conditions.
期刊介绍:
Nuclear Engineering and Design covers the wide range of disciplines involved in the engineering, design, safety and construction of nuclear fission reactors. The Editors welcome papers both on applied and innovative aspects and developments in nuclear science and technology.
Fundamentals of Reactor Design include:
• Thermal-Hydraulics and Core Physics
• Safety Analysis, Risk Assessment (PSA)
• Structural and Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Fuel Behavior and Design
• Structural Plant Design
• Engineering of Reactor Components
• Experiments
Aspects beyond fundamentals of Reactor Design covered:
• Accident Mitigation Measures
• Reactor Control Systems
• Licensing Issues
• Safeguard Engineering
• Economy of Plants
• Reprocessing / Waste Disposal
• Applications of Nuclear Energy
• Maintenance
• Decommissioning
Papers on new reactor ideas and developments (Generation IV reactors) such as inherently safe modular HTRs, High Performance LWRs/HWRs and LMFBs/GFR will be considered; Actinide Burners, Accelerator Driven Systems, Energy Amplifiers and other special designs of power and research reactors and their applications are also encouraged.