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Journal of Chemistry
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2015
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Article
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Tab 3
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Research Article
Parametric Study of Time-Dependent Corrosion Product Activity due to
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Mn,
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Co, and
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Co in the Primary Coolant Circuit of a Typical Pressurized Water Reactor
Table 3
Typical design specifications of a PWR [
13
–
15
,
34
].
Parameter
Value
Specific power (MW(th)-kg
−1
U)
33
Power density (MW(th)-m
−3
)
102
Core height (m)
4.17
Core diameter (m)
3.37
Number of assemblies
194
Number of rods per assembly
264
Fuel type
UO
2
Clad type
Zircoloy
Lattice pitch (mm)
12.6
Fuel rod outer diameter (mm)
9.5
Average enrichment (w%)
3.0
Flow rate (Mg-s
−1
)
18.3
Linear heat rate (kW-m
−2
)
17.5
Coolant pressure (MPa)
15.5
Inlet coolant temperature (°C)
293
Outlet coolant temperature (°C)
329