Transient Analysis of the Heat Transport System in CANDU-9 Reactor
The Heavy Water Reactor(HWR) Heat Transport(HT) system transient analysis for the design of major nuclear equipment during normal and abnormal operating conditions was performed. The compliance with requirements of AECB Regulatory Document R-77 for CANDU reactor was estimated in CANDU-9 nuclear reactor. The analysis results showed that for each postulated accident the peak pressure values in the reactor headers are within the acceptance criteria given in ASME code requirements and the fuel overheating is prevented. The analysis results showed that the flow reversal through the fuel channel occurred but didn't result in any damage on the fuel bundle.