Research Article

Best-Estimate Plus Uncertainty Framework for Multiscale, Multiphysics Light Water Reactor Core Analysis

Table 3

Input uncertainty of the couple multiphysics cycle depletion calculation.

Input parametersUnitRel. std.Distribution

Fuel thermal conductivityW/m-K0.55%Normal
Clad thermal conductivityW/m-K0.45%Normal
Gap conductanceW/m2/K[−20%, 22%]Uniform
System pressureMPa1.00%Normal
Flow ratekg/s1.50%Normal
PowerkW1.00%Normal
Inlet fluid temperatureK[−1.0, 1.0]Uniform