Development of a Nuclear Reactor Systems Laboratory Using the Advanced Plant Experiment Facility

摘要

In 2008, Oregon State University (OSU) set out to develop a stand alone Nuclear Reactor Systems Laboratory. Previously, several laboratories utilizing the OSU TRIG A reactor were included as part of an advanced neutronics course required for seniors and graduate students. However, there were no lab modules exploring the thermal hydraulic system behavior of reactor systems. It is envisioned that the reactor laboratory course discussed here will utilize the OSU TRIGA reactor as well as the OSU Advanced Plant Experiment (APEX) test facility in order to demonstrate concepts of nuclear reactor and thermal-hydraulic theory. The focus here will be on the thermal-hydraulic systems portion of this lab.