Development Considerations of AREVA NP Inc.'s Realistic LBLOCA Analysis Methodology

Table 2

Key LBLOCA phenomena identified by AREVA.

	PIRT parameters
	Heat transfer
	Void distribution
	Axial power distribution
	Entrainment
	Spacer effects
	Break flow
	Cold leg condensation
	Interfacial heat transfer
	Upper tie plate CCFL
	Core multidimensional flow
	ECCS bypass
	Steam binding
	Accumulator nitrogen discharge