Research Article

SBWR Model for Steady-State and Transient Analysis

Table 2

SBWR submodels and approximations.

Mode*lApproximation

Vessel dome and downcomerLumped parameters
Natural circulation loopLumped parameters
Neutron kinetics Lumped parameters
Fuel rodDistributed parameters
Lower plenum, upper plenum, and core Distributed parameters

*The whole system includes pressure control and level control.