Summary Review on the Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Nuclear Power Plant Design

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NR-T-1.20

English STI/PUB/1932 ¦ 978-92-0-100221-1

80 pages ¦ 10 figures ¦ € 40.00 ¦ Date published: 2022

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This publication documents the results of an IAEA coordinated research project (CRP)on the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes for nuclear power plant design. The main objective was to benchmark CFD codes, model options and methods against CFD experimental data under single phase flow conditions. This publication summarizes the current capabilities and applications of CFD codes, and their present qualification level, with respect to nuclear power plant design requirements. It is not intended to be comprehensive, focusing instead on international experience in the practical application of these tools in designing nuclear power plant components and systems. The guidance in this publication is based on inputs provided by international nuclear industry experts directly involved in nuclear power plant design issues, CFD applications, and in related experimentation and validation highlighted during the CRP.

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Nuclear Energy Series, Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD, Nuclear Power Plant Design, Nuclear Power, Design, CRP, Coordinated Research Project, Benchmark, Design Requirements, Nuclear Industry Experts, Member States, CFD Applications, Construction, Nuclear Reactors, Fluid Dynamics Codes, Advanced Water Cooled Reactors, Water Cooled Reactors, Nuclear Power Plants, Computer Codes, Phase Flow Conditions