Research Article

Experimental Studies for the VVER-440/213 Bubble Condenser System for Kola NPP at the Integral Test Facility BC V-213

Table 4

Initial conditions of LB LOCA.

ParameterValue

Upper plenum pressure, (MPa)12.24
Core outlet temperature of coolant, (°C)297.2
Core inlet temperature of coolant, (°C)267.1
Loop flow rate, (kg/s)1463
Main coolant pump pressure difference, (MPa)0.47
Pressurizer temperature, (°C)325.7
Pressurizer level, (m)5.97
Core power, (MW)1375
Steam generator pressure, (MPa)4.66
Live steam temperature, (°C)259.5
Feed water temperature, (°C)222.8
Live steam and feed water flow rate, (kg/s)128
Water level in steam generator, (m)1.831
Power of steam generators, (MW)1375
Initial pressure in hydroaccumulators, (MPa)5.9
Initial water level in hydroaccumulators, (m)5.6
Water temperature in hydroaccumulators, (°C)55
Pressure in low pressure system, (MPa)0.695