Research Article

ROSA/LSTF Tests and RELAP5 Posttest Analyses for PWR Safety System Using Steam Generator Secondary-Side Depressurization against Effects of Release of Nitrogen Gas Dissolved in Accumulator Water

Table 3

Chronology of major events in LSTF tests with or without release of dissolved nitrogen gas.

EventTime (s)
Release of dissolved nitrogen gasNo release of dissolved nitrogen gas

Break valve open00
Generation of scram signal120118
Generation of safety injection signal148149
Start of primary coolant pumps coastdown158155
Start of SG secondary-side depressurization159160
Start of auxiliary feedwater injection285287
Liquid level formation at cold leg365365
Stop of primary coolant pumps409407
Actuation of ACC system768761
Isolation of ACC system31622749
Actuation of LPI system36512632
Core power off42373225
Break valve closure42503234