An Angra 2 LBLOCA simulation model for RELAP5MOD3.3 code with uncertainty analysis

Abstract

This paper describes the activities related to the work planned within Project BRA3.01/12 between CNEN and the European Community, relatively to its Task 2.1 (independent uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis utilizing the computational tool SUSA for the calculus related to LOCA simulation for licensing matter). SUSA software has been applied to the reference case, a double-ended LBLOCA in Angra 2, simulated with a RELAP5 code nodalization developed by the thermal hydraulic technicians of CNEN and its research institutes. This original nodalization has been improved for the development of the main objective of Task 2.1. The recommendations that our European counterparts provided on the last workshop, held at CNEN in Rio de Janeiro from January 28th to February 2nd, 2018, have been implemented as far as feasible.