Research Article

Benchmark Analysis on Loss-of-Flow-without-Scram Test of FFTF Using Refined SAC-3D Models

Table 1

Initial conditions of FFTF LOFWOS test #13 [4].

ParameterUnitsValue

PowerMWt199.2
Core inlet temperatureK590.4
Flow through all assemblieskg/s1988.42
Shield flow ratekg/s56.32
Leakage and bypass flow ratekg/s157.49
GEM sodium level1cm221.6

ā€‰ā€‰Loop 1Loop 2Loop 3
Primary pump speedrpm953.1951.5944.4
Primary loop flow ratekg/s736.91735.68729.65
Secondary pump speedrpm858.2861851.5
Secondary loop flow ratekg/s735.18737.59729.47
Average DHX Na outlet temperatureK575.8572.6575.4
Secondary cold leg temperature2K570.7569.8570.9

1Elevation relative to the top of inlet nozzle holes.2Initial DHX outlet temperatures were higher than secondary cold leg temperatures, likely due to uncertainties and the location of the thermocouples within the DHX.