Research Article

Comparative Analysis of CTF and Trace Thermal-Hydraulic Codes Using OECD/NRC PSBT Benchmark Void Distribution Database

Table 8

Test conditions for transient void measurement test series 5T, 6T, and 7T.

Test seriesAssemblyInitial conditionsTransients
Pressure (kg/cm2a)Mass flux (106 kg/m2h)Power (kW)Inlet temperature (Celsius)

5TB5154.211.952282.0300.4Power increase
153.811.932244.0301.2Flow reduction
153.011.922236.0300.4Depressurization
152.511.942230.0301.7Temperature increase

6TB6158.211.552621.0288.1Power increase
158.412.032574.0288.8Flow reduction
154.612.022556.0288.2Depressurization
157.211.922603.0288.8Temperature increase

7TB7158.212.022500.0291.9Power increase
158.112.042405.0292.0Flow reduction
155.011.992577.0291.8Depressurization
158.811.992496.0290.2Temperature increase