Research Article

RELAP5 Analyses of ROSA/LSTF Experiments on AM Measures during PWR Vessel Bottom Small-Break LOCAs with Gas Inflow

Table 4

High-ranked phenomena and relevant key parameters identified.

ComponentPhenomenonParameter

BreakCritical flowDischarge coefficient through break
Fuel rodsDecay heatCore decay power
CoreTwo-phase mixture levelGas-liquid inter-phase drag in core
Cold legs/ACC or LPI systemSteam condensation on ACC or LPI coolantGas-liquid inter-phase heat transfer in cold legs
SG U-tubesSteam condensation under noncondensable gas accumulation Condensation heat transfer in SG U-tubes under steam-gas mixture condition
SG valves for depressurizationSteam dischargeDischarge coefficient through SG valves