Question: Table 1 shows a typical PWR data. Calculate: a) Electrical power output (1 Mark) b) Average core power density in kW/m3 (1 Mark) c) Core


Table 1 shows a typical PWR data. Calculate: a) Electrical power output (1 Mark) b) Average core power density in kW/m3 (1 Mark) c) Core coolant flow rate in kg/s (3 Marks) d) Fuel element coolant flow rate in kg/s (3 Marks) e) Hot Channel Factor (2 Marks) f) Heat transfer area in cm2 (2 Marks) g) Equivalent diameter in cm (2 Marks) (h) Position of maximum cladding temperature in cm. (6 Marks) You may use the following properties: Coolant specific heat =6062J/kgK Heat transfer coefficient =19760W/m2K Gap conductance =3.29W/m2K Fuel conductivity =2.16W/mK Clad conductivity =13.85W/mK Table 1. Typical PWR Data
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