Scaling of containment experiments

Objective

The proposal addresses the scaling issue, e.g. the transfer of results from experiments to real reactor conditions in a systematic and reliable way. Anet work of European experts will summarise the theoretical basis for scaling and scrutinize applications; strengths, weaknesses, common features of the available studies and methods, and their applicability to an extended set of reactor technology and safety problems will be investigated. The scaling methods will be applied to a variety of containment-related thermal-hydraulic and material behaviour experiments (conducted mainly in previous Euratom projects. The objectives include: the preparation of a report documenting this valuable experience and case studies of scaling analyses as reference for future applications; the assessment of the need, potential and benefits of a Scaling Handbook for nuclear reactor technology.

The proposal addresses the problem how results from experiments can be transferred to real reactor conditions in a systematic and reliable way. A network of European experts shall apply scaling methods to a variety of containment-related thermal-hydraulic and material behaviour experiments.

Objectives are:
- Identify applicability and requirements of existing scaling theory;
- Document example cases of scaling analysis as reference for future applications;
- Find out common features and rules of scaling analyses in different application fields;
- Identify the significance of scaling for experiments and modelling;
- Assess the needs, potentials and benefits of a Scaling Handbook in nuclear reactor technology.

The result of the work shall be a report that can be used as reference and guidance for future scaling applications by nuclear engineers. Case studies are related to operational safety of existing installations, to plant life extension and management, and innovative reactor concepts.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › other engineering and technologies › nuclear engineering

Programme(s)

• FP5-EAECTP C - Research and training programme (Euratom) in the field of nuclear energy (1998 to 2002)

Topic(s)

• 2.1.4.-1. - Operational safety of existing installations

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

THN - Thematic network contracts

Coordinator

BECKER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH

Address

Im Kusterfeld 23/1
71522 Backnang
Germany

Participants (11)

ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE

France

Address

12-14,avenue Dutriévoz 12-14
69628 Villeurbanne

EMPRESARIOS AGRUPADOS INTERNACIONAL SA

Spain

Address

Magallanes 3
28015 Madrid

FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM KARLSRUHE GMBH - TECHNIK UND UMWELT

Germany

Address

76021 Karlsruhe

FRAMATOME ANP GMBH

Germany

Address

Freyeslebenstrasse 1
91058 Erlangen

GESELLSCHAFT FUER ANLAGEN- UND REAKTORSICHERHEIT (GRS) MBH

Germany

Address

1,schwertnergasse 1
50667 Koeln

Institut de Protection et de Surete Nucleaire

France

Address

Dpea/serac, Ce Saclay, Bat. 450
91191 Gif Sur Yvette

NUCLEAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE REZ A.S.

Czechia

Address

Rez 130
250 68 Rez - Praha

UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PISA

Italy

Address

Via Diotisalvi 2
56126 Pisa

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

United Kingdom

Address

Simon Building, Oxford Road
M13 9PL Manchester

UNIVERSITY OF ROME "LA SAPIENZA"

Italy

Address

Via S. Pietro In Vincoli 10
00184 Roma

VUJE TRNAVA INC - ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND RESEARCH ORGANISATION

Slovakia

Address

Okruzna 5
918 64 Trnava