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5 articles for “pressurized water reactor (PWR)”
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Simplified Models for Some Thermodynamic Properties of Saturated Water in a Pressurized Water Reactor
Abstract: The properties of water and steam in a pressurized water reactor (PWR) need constant monitoring to understand what goes on in the PWR. Such properties include the thermodynamic properties, namely, specific volume, specific enthalpy, specific entropy and specific heat. This work is focused on calculating these properties of saturated water by using a simplified model within the temperature range that is applicable to PWR. The model parameters for each property …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Recurrent Neural Network Model for Signal Prediction in a LOCA Event
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In this study, an artificial neural network (ANN) model with the Elman recurrent structure is developed to predict thermo-hydraulic signals in a loss of coolant accident (LOCA). In the prediction procedure, a few previous samples of a signal at the time of the accident are fed to the ANN and the output value of next time steps are estimated by the network output. The …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2-3, 2011 Read article
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Correlations for some Thermal Hydraulic Parameters for a Pressurized Water Reactor
Abstract: Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) constitutes majority of nuclear power plants used worldwide because of its stability which enhances operability. However, the design and safe operation of the PWR is dependent on certain thermal hydraulic parameters such as friction factor and heat transfer. In this study, therefore the correlations for the calculation of the two important thermal hydraulic parameters are presented. Correlations used include: Dittus-Boelter and Chilton-Colburn for heat transfer, Blasius …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Ghana’s Nuclear Power Option and Associated Safeguards Technique
Abstract: The adequate supply of electricity is a pre-requisite for industrialization, sustainable development and a key policy agenda for national development. Economic consumption of electricity production would have to be augmented to satisfy Ghana’s high level of economic growth and social well-being in the future. In 2008, cabinet decision was taken to proceed with the nuclear power plant construction roadmap. As part of the preparations being made towards the implementation of …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Analysis of Pressurized Water Reactor Fuel Rod Using Nano Fluid
Abstract: The project aims at analysing the flow through a PWR Nuclear Fuel Rod. In this analysis, fuel rod is simulated using ANSYSCFX 14. Fuel Rod is simulated along with the Spacer Grid. The project aims at studying the behaviour of nano fluids under laminar flow conditions and its application as Nuclear reactor coolants. The properties of two nano fluids have been studied-Al2O3 and CuO with water as base fluid. Their …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 Read article