Inherent core safety performance of small sodium-cooled fast reactor with oxide fuel

Takano, Kazuya; Oki, Shigeo; Doda, Norihiro; Chikazawa, Yoshitaka; Maeda, Seiichiro

Proceedings of 2023 International Congress on Advanced in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 2023) (Internet), 7 Pages, 2023/04

The MOX fueled SMR-SFRs with lower linear heat rating of 100 W/cm and 50 W/cm, whereas the linear heat rating at rated power is around 400 W/cm in general, were designed to decrease the fuel temperature during its rated power state in order to pursue the inherent core safety for MOX fueled SMR-SFRs. The transient analyses for Anticipated Transient Without Scram (ATWS) events represented by an Unprotected Loss of Flow (ULOF) accident on the lower linear heat rating cores were performed considering their inherent feedback reactivity. Through the transient analysis, the inherent core safety performances for the lower linear heat rating cores were discussed based on the evaluated maximum coolant temperature and Cumulative Damage Fraction (CDF) as criteria to maintain the core and fuel integrity. The feasible design window for MOX fueled SMR-SFRs with the inherent core safety focusing on the linear heat rating was identified based on the transient analysis results.

Core and safety design for France-Japan common concept on sodium-cooled fast reactor

Takano, Kazuya; Oki, Shigeo; Ozawa, Takayuki; Yamano, Hidemasa; Kubo, Shigenobu; Ogura, Masashi*; Yamada, Yumi*; Koyama, Kazuya*; Kurita, Koichi*; Costes, L.*; et al.

EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies (Internet), 8, p.35_1 - 35_9, 2022/12

https://doi.org/10.1051/epjn/2022040

The France and Japan teams have carried out collaborative works to have common technical views regarding a sodium-cooled fast reactor concept. Japan has studied the feasibility of an enhanced high burnup low-void effect (CFV) core and fuel using oxide dispersion-strengthened steel cladding in ASTRID 600. Regarding passive shutdown capabilities, Japan team has performed a preliminary numerical analysis for ASTRID 600 using a complementary safety device, called a self-actuated shutdown system (SASS), one of the safety approaches of Japan. The mitigation measures of ASTRID 600 against a severe accident, such as a core catcher, molten corium discharge assembly, and the sodium void reactivity features of the CFV core, are promising to achieve in-vessel retention for both countries. The common design concept based on ASTRID 600 is feasible to demonstrate the SFR core and safety technologies for both countries.

Routing study of above core structure with mock-up experiment for ASTRID

Takano, Kazuya; Sakamoto, Yoshihiko; Morohoshi, Kyoichi*; Okazaki, Hitoshi*; Gima, Hiromichi*; Teramae, Takuma*; Ikarimoto, Iwao*; Botte, F.*; Dirat, J.-F.*; Dechelette, F.*

Proceedings of 2019 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 2019) (Internet), 8 Pages, 2019/05

ASTRID has the objective to integrate innovative options in order to prepare the 4th generation reactors. In ASTRID, large number of tubes are installed above each fuel subassembly to monitor the core. These instrumentations such as thermocouples (TC) and Failed Fuel Detection and Location (FFDL) systems are integrated into Above Core Structure (ACS) with various sizes tubes. In the present study, the routing study for TC tubes and FFDL tubes was performed with 3D modeling and mock-up experiment of the ACS designed for ASTRID with 1500 MW thermal power in order to clarify the integration process and secure the design hypotheses. Although some problems on fabricability were found in the mock-up experiment, the possible solutions were proposed. The present study gives manufacturing feedback to design team and will contribute to increase the knowledge for ACS design and fabricability.

IAEA benchmark calculations on control rod withdrawal test performed during Phenix End-of-Life experiments; JAEA's calculation results

Takano, Kazuya; Mori, Tetsuya; Kishimoto, Yasufumi; Hazama, Taira

Proceedings of International Conference on the Physics of Reactors; The Role of Reactor Physics toward a Sustainable Future (PHYSOR 2014) (CD-ROM), 13 Pages, 2014/09

This paper describes details of the IAEA/CRP benchmark calculation by JAEA on the control rod withdrawal test in the Phenix End-of-Life Experiments. The power distribution deviation by the control rod insertion/withdrawal, which is the major target of the benchmark, is well simulated by calculation. In addition to the CRP activities, neutron and photon transport effect is evaluated in the nuclear heating calculation of the benchmark analysis. It is confirmed that the neutron and photon transport effect contributes to the improvement of the absolute power calculation results in the breeder blanket region.

Benchmark analyses on the control rod withdrawal tests performed during the PHNIX end-of-life experiments

Monti, S.*; Toti, A.*; Stanculescu, A.*; Pascal, V.*; Fontaine, B.*; Herrenschmidt, A.*; Prulhiere, G.*; Vanier, M.*; Varaine, F.*; Vasile, A.*; et al.

IAEA-TECDOC-1742, 247 Pages, 2014/06

http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/IAEABooks/10745/Benchmark-Analyses-on-the-Control-Rod-Withdrawal-Tests-Performed-during-the-PHNIX-End-of-Life-Experiments

http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/TE-1742_web.pdf

ITER magnet systems; From qualification to full scale construction

Nakajima, Hideo; Hemmi, Tsutomu; Iguchi, Masahide; Nabara, Yoshihiro; Matsui, Kunihiro; Chida, Yutaka; Kajitani, Hideki; Takano, Katsutoshi; Isono, Takaaki; Koizumi, Norikiyo; et al.

Proceedings of 24th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2012) (CD-ROM), 8 Pages, 2013/03

http://www-naweb.iaea.org/napc/physics/FEC/FEC2012/papers/578_ITR24.pdf

The ITER organization and 6 Domestic Agencies (DA) have been implementing the construction of ITER superconducting magnet systems. Four DAs have already started full scale construction of Toroidal Field (TF) coil conductors. The qualification of the radial plate manufacture has been completed, and JA and EU are ready for full scale construction. JA has qualified full manufacturing processes of the winding pack with a 1/3 prototype and made 2 full scale mock-ups of the basic segments of TF coil structure to optimize and industrialize the manufacturing process. Preparation and qualification of the full scale construction of the TF coil winding is underway by EU. Procurement of the manufacturing equipment is near completion and qualification of manufacturing processes has already started. The constructions of other components of the ITER magnet systems are also going well towards the main goal of the first plasma in 2020.

Adjustment of Am cross section with Monju reactor physics data

Hazama, Taira; Takano, Kazuya; Kitano, Akihiro

Proceedings of 2011 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '11) (CD-ROM), p.1527 - 1535, 2011/05

The Japanese prototype fast breeder reactor Monju restarted its reactor physics test in May, 2010 after a 14-year interruption. The accumulation of Am due to the Pu decay during the interruption reaches 1.5wt% in average. An impact of the reactor physics data obtained in the restart core is investigated by the cross section adjustment technique with JENDL-3.3 and JENDL-4.0. Criticality data obtained before and after the interruption are applied. It is confirmed that Monju reactor physics data, when the two data are used together, effectively adjust Am capture cross sections. Consistent results are obtained among JENDL-3.3 after adjustment and JENDL-4.0 before and after the adjustment.

Qualification of cryogenic structural materials for the ITER toroidal field coils

Nakajima, Hideo; Takano, Katsutoshi; Tsutsumi, Fumiaki; Kawano, Katsumi; Hamada, Kazuya; Okuno, Kiyoshi

Proceedings of 2009 ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Division Conference (PVP 2009) (CD-ROM), 9 Pages, 2009/07

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has been evaluating mechanical properties of structural materials for the ITER toroidal field (TF) coils. Newly developed JJ1 forging having thickness of 400 mm, 316LN forging having thickness of 410 mm, and 316LN hot rolled plate having thickness of 200 mm were produced in mass production process to qualify the materials. The distributions of tensile properties at liquid helium temperature (4K) in products have been evaluated to qualify the materials and it has been demonstrated that these materials have good quality and uniform properties, which satisfy the ITER requirements. It is also demonstrated from the results that temperature dependence of strengths are expressed by quadratic curves developed by JAEA, which are expressed as a function of carbon and nitrogen contents and strengths at room temperature. This equation enables to perform quality control of materials at only room temperature. The results obtained from these activities also serve the basis to develop the material material section of "Codes for Fusion Facilities - Rules on Superconducting Magnet Structure (2008)" issued by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) in October 2008.

Monju core physics test analysis with JAEA's calculation system

Takano, Kazuya; Sugino, Kazuteru; Mori, Tetsuya; Kishimoto, Yasufumi*; Usami, Shin

Proceedings of International Conference on the Physics of Reactors, Nuclear Power; A Sustainable Resource (PHYSOR 2008) (CD-ROM), 8 Pages, 2008/09

Monju core physics test analysis was performed using JAEA's neutronics calculation system with various nuclear data libraries (JENDL-3.2, JENDL-3.3, JEFF-3.1, ENDF/B-VII) for the purpose to validate the JAEA's neutronics calculation system, which utilizes JENDL-3.3. Subsequent sensitivity analysis was carried out to clarify the cause of differences in calculation results among nuclear data libraries. It is found that the calculation results obtained by JENDL-3.3 and JAEA's neutronics analysis system showed good agreement with the measured values and its accuracy is identical or better than JEFF-3.1, ENDF/B-VII in most core characteristics. Thus, the validity of JAEA's neutronics analysis system with JENDL-3.3 was confirmed. From the sensitivity analysis, it was identified that Monju can be quite valuable for the verification of the cross sections of such high-order Pu isotopes as Pu and Pu and also for the validity of temperature dependency of the self-shielding using its property as a power reactor.

Development of jacketing technologies for ITER CS and TF conductor

Hamada, Kazuya; Nakajima, Hideo; Matsui, Kunihiro; Kawano, Katsumi; Takano, Katsutoshi; Tsutsumi, Fumiaki; Okuno, Kiyoshi; Teshima, Osamu*; Soejima, Koji*

AIP Conference Proceedings 986, p.76 - 83, 2008/03

https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2900399

The ITER Toroidal Field (TF) coil and Central Solenoid (CS) use NbSn cable-in-conduit conductor. Conductor fabrication process are as follows; (1) Fabrication of jacket. (2) Butt welding of jacket to make a long tube (CS: 880 m, TF: 760 m) and insertion of superconducting cable into jacket. (3) Compaction of jacket. (4) Winding for transportation. JAEA has developed jacketing technologies in the cooperation with industries. Major achievements are as follows; (1) Full scale TF and CS jackets were fabricated using low carbon SUS316LN and boron added and high manganese stainless steel (JK2LB), respectively. The jackets satisfied ITER mechanical and dimensional requirement. (2) Butt welding condition was studied to obtain good internal surface condition of welded joint. (3) Compaction machine was constructed. As results of compaction test of TF and CS jacket, compacted jacket dimensions satisfied ITER requirement. Therefore, JAEA demonstrated jacketing technologies for ITER conductor.