Research Article

Sensitivity Evaluation of AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant Best Estimation Model

Table 18

The influence of cross-flow model on the pressure drop in the reactor core.

Cross-flow modelCore inlet pressure (MPa)Core outlet pressure (MPa)Calculated pressure drop in reactor core (MPa)Designed pressure drop in reactor core (MPa)Fractional error

None15.961515.64680.31470.2985.60%
Having15.961815.64700.31480.2985.63%