Research on the Law of Thermal Effect of Floating Nuclear Power Plants Thermal Discharge

2015 ◽  
Vol 799-800 ◽  
pp. 734-738
Author(s):  
Tian Qi Dai ◽  
Shi Wei Yao ◽  
Zhi Guo Wei
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Effect ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Pollution Prevention ◽  
Thermal Pollution ◽  
Thermal Discharge

The waste heat emissions of thermal discharge from floating nuclear power plants may have a negative thermal effect on the environment. Study on the dilution and diffusion of cooling water plays an important role in thermal pollution prevention. The cooling water discharge process can be condensed into the thermal jet in cross flow. According to the theory of computational fluid dynamics, the mathematical model of round horizontal thermal jets in cross flow is established. The 3D numerical simulation of thermal jets based on finite volume method is achieved by using the Realizable k-ε turbulence model and the Semi-implicit method for pressure linked equations, and the three-dimensional trajectory of thermal jet are obtained. The rationality of analysis method is approved by comparing calculation value with experimental value. The temperature distributions in thermal jets are studied through the numerical experiments conducted under different cross-flow velocity and different emission angle. As a result, the impacts of these conditions on thermal pollution area are found, and the theoretic bases are provided for the design of the cooling water discharge pipe.

scholarly journals THERMAL DISCHARGES: PROTOTYPE vs. HYDRAULIC MODEL

1976 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Gary C. Parker ◽  
C.S. Fang ◽  
Albert Y. Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Hydraulic Model ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Thermal Discharge ◽  
James River ◽  
Model Experiments ◽  
Model Predictions ◽  
Physical Effects

Data on physical parameters in the James River around the condenser cooling water discharge of the Surry Nuclear Power Plant, taken prior to and during plant operation, were analyzed to determine the physical effects of the thermal discharge on the area and to compare the prototype distribution of excess temperature to predictions based on hydraulic model experiments. The results of this investigation indicated that the increase in water temperatures due to the thermal discharge did not represent a significant alteration of the physical environment outside the mixing zone. The thermal discharge experienced turbulent mixing and entrainment near the outfall and temperatures decreased rapidly in this region. Field data on temperature distributions around the discharge, when compared to predictions based on hydraulic model experiments, indicate that the model predictions were conservative.

scholarly journals The Problem of Biological Obstacles in the Operation of Nuclear Power Plants (Illustrated by the Operation of Zaporizhzhya NPP Techno-Ecosystem)

2019 ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
O. Fedonenko ◽  
O. Marenkov ◽  
O. Petrovsky
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Water Reservoir ◽  
Trophic Levels ◽  
Hydraulic Structures ◽  
Cooling Pond ◽  
Biological Barriers ◽  
Mass Development

The article shows the research results on biological obstacles of the Zaporizhzhya NPP cooling pond, which may be harmful for the technological cycles of the plant or even cause emergency in the NPP. This problem is particular importance for cooling water reservoir of energy objects, since the increased temperature regime in such reservoirs creates favorable conditions for the mass development of certain types of hydrobionts, which hinder the operation of hydraulic structures. It was established that for the studied cooling water reservoir of Zaporizhzhya NPP all types of biological barriers that are found in technical reservoirs of nuclear power plants of Ukraine are characteristic. It has been established that all types of biological obstacles found in technical reservoirs of nuclear power plants of Ukraine are common for the researched reservoir. The most common are biological obstacles of bacterial, plant and animal origin. Plant biological obstacles are represented by the excessive growth of blue-green algae, which in the summer cause the "water blooming" of the cooling pond, and the filamentous algae that form thickets on the surfaces of concrete slabs and hydraulic structures. Animal biomarkers include the rapid spread of the mollusks of the Thiaridae family, which were accidentally inhabited into the water reservoir and caused massive fouling of the water development facilities of the NPP. One of the areas of biological control of biological barriers in a Zaporizhzhya NPP cooling water reservoir is ichthyomelioration – biomeliorative release the fish into the reservoir As fish occupy higher trophic levels in aquatic ecosystems, they accumulate organic matter from other trophic units and can inhibit the massive development of hydrobionts. The presented scientific results formed the basis of "Technological substantiation of the biological method of reducing the amount of phytoplankton and mollusks in the hydraulic engineering system of the ZNPP and conducting biomeliorative works using biomeliorative fish for the period2018-2022", the observance of which allows partial resolution of the problems of biological barriers caused by the mass development of certain species.

Analysis on Critical Factors of Marine Organism Impacts on Water Intake Safety at Nuclear Power Plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaocheng Fu ◽  
Fenglei Du ◽  
Xiang Pu ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Fengze Han
Keyword(s):  
Water Intake ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Marine Organism ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Marine Organisms ◽  
Reproductive Capacity ◽  
Driving Mechanism ◽  
Hydrodynamic Conditions

Abstract The safety of cooling water intake in nuclear power plants (NPPs) has gradually become an important factor affecting the safety of NPPs. Marine flora and fauna outbreaks are one of the main types affecting the safety of cooling water intake in NPPs, and the driving mechanism is more complicated and difficult to predict. This paper mainly analyzes the main types and typical cases of marine organisms that cause cooling water intake blockage in NPPs, and analyzes the key factors such as hydrodynamic conditions, timing of organism's outbreak, characteristics of species, and design of the screen systems. The results show that strong hydrodynamic conditions or strong tides caused by special meteorological conditions are important factors. Considering the time of organism's outbreak, spring and summer (May–August, may change slightly according to different latitude) is key period because of the reproduction and growth of most marine organisms, according to the growth law of marine organisms. In terms of biological characteristics, it is sensible to focus on those species with fast growth, strong reproductive capacity, short life cycle, weak swimming ability, and cluster distribution. As to the design of screen systems, the blockage mainly occurs in revolving filter screens. The grid spacing of normal mechanical grille is too large to block the small marine organisms. It is necessary to add trash interception nets according to the type and size of the marine species. Finally, a case is used to confirm the factors needed to pay more attention.

Thermal Effects of Nuclear Power Stations

1974 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 188-195
Author(s):  
G. Bethlendy
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Effects ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Even with the latest technology, more than 60% of the heat produced by any thermal engine - whether the fuel is coal, oil, gas or uranium - must be taken back into the environment by cooling water or exhaust gas. For economical reasons, the usual means of disposing of the “waste” heat from a thermal-power plant is to pump river, lake or sea water through the parts of the plant concerned. Nuclear power plants use their heat as efficiently as older thermal plants, 30–33%. Modern thermal plants, however work with as high as 40% efficiency, and release about 10–13% of their total fuel-heat into the air through the stack. As a result of the combination of all these factors, nuclear power plants release about 68–70% of total input heat into the cooling water. In practice this means that the plant must be able to draw upon a source of cooling water which is large enough, which flows quickly or is cold enough not to be seriously effected by the return of warmed-up water from the power station. Where this is not possible, it may be necessary to build relatively expensive cooling ponds and/or towers so that the heat is also released to the air rather than only to a local body of water. The thermal effects could be detrimental or beneficial depending on the utilization of the water body. At the present time the utilities are aware of these problems and very extensive aquatic studies are being made before and after the construction of the plants. Some beneficial uses of waste heat are being sought via research and demonstration projects (e.g. in agriculture, aquaculture, district heating, etc.).

scholarly journals A pre-test analysis of ATLAS SBO with RCP seal leakage using MARS code

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
Quang Huy Pham ◽  
Sang Yong Lee ◽  
Seung Jong Oh
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Water Injection ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Feed Water ◽  
Test Loop ◽  
Station Blackout

The accident in Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants shows the important of developing coping strategies for extended station blackout (SBO) scenarios of the nuclear power plants (NPPs). Many NPPs in United State of America are applying FLEX approach as main coping strategies for extended station blackout (SBO) scenarios. In FLEX strategies, outside water injection to reactor cooling system (RCS) and steam generators (SGs) is considered as an effective method to remove residual heat and maintain the inventory of the systems during the accident. This study presents a pretest calculation using MARS code for the Advanced Thermal-hydraulic Test Loop for Accident Simulation (ATLAS) SBO experiment with RCP seal leakage scenario. In the calculation, the turbinedriven auxiliary feed water pumps (TDAFPs) are firstly used after SBO initiation. Then, the outside cooling water injection method is used for long term cooling. In order to minimize operator actions and satisfy requirements of APR1400 emergency operation procedure (EOP), the SGs Atmospheric Dump Valve (ADV) opening ratio, auxiliary feed water (AFW) and outside cooling water injection flow rates were investigated to have suitable values. The analysis results would be useful for performing the experiment to verify the APR 1400 extended SBO optimum mitigation strategy using outside cooling water injection.

scholarly journals Application of cooling water supply systems thermography monitoring on the nuclear power plants

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bazaleev ◽  
B. Banduryan ◽  
V. Klepikov ◽  
S. Donets ◽  
V. Lytvynenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Supply Systems

scholarly journals Application of Zoo/plankton Indicators for Assessment of the Nuclear Power Plants Impact upon Cooling Pools

2020 ◽  
pp. 107-125
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Water Area ◽  
Species Number ◽  
Zooplankton Abundance ◽  
The Baltic

The article discusses the outcomes of the researches of zoo/plankton of various type nuclear power plants cooling pools located in different in terms of hyd ro g r aph ic c h a r ac t e r i s t ic s a nd z o opl a n k t on s t r uc t u re c at c h ment b a s i n s . I n Kop or ye B ay, a part of the Bay of Finland water area, discharge of warmed waters of Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant caused the decrease of plankton invertebrates’ quantitative indicators. In the Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant cooling pool warming in the most cases was favorable for the zooplankton abundance and biomass increase. In both researched reser voirs the warm water discharge resulted in the decrease of the total species number in the communities. The Neman River (the Baltic Nuclear Power Plant designed receiver for waste waters) in the period of the research was not affected by the nuclear plant impact. As a whole, for this water course water area ma ximal values of zooplankton abundance and biomass have been registered during spring periods while their decrease has been observed in summer and autumn. The most degree of trophity was noted near towns of Grodno, Kaunas, Yurbarkas and Neman.

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