Analysis of uncontrolled dilution of boric acid concentration in the reactor VVER-1000/320

Abstract

AbstractThe paper gives a description of conservative analysis of initiating event associated with uncontrolled dilution of boric acid concentration in the reactor VVER-1000/320 of Temelín NPP. This event is included in the group of beyond design basis accidents. The aim of analysis is to determine also the time interval which is necessary for interventions leading to the deterrence of fuel damage. The failure of operator intervention to isolate dilution routes at intervals shorter than 30 min is assumed. Since the response of the whole NPP system influences the course of safety important parameters of the reactor core, the calculations were made by an externally coupled version of the 3D reactor dynamic code DYN3D and the thermohydraulic system code ATHLET. It is shown that, in addition to exceeding the DNBR limit of more than 99 min from the start of the transient, the remaining safety acceptance criteria will not be violated until the end of the calculation.