Design and implementation progress of multi-purpose simulator for nuclear research reactor using LabVIEW

Abstract

This paper illustrates the neutronic and thermal hydraulic models that were implemented in the nuclear research reactor simulator based on LabVIEW. It also describes the system and transient analysis of the simulator that takes into consideration the temperature effects and poisoning. This simulator is designed to be a multi-purpose in which the operator could understand the effects of the input parameters on the reactor. A designer can study different solutions for virtual reactor accident scenarios. The main features of the simulator are the flexibility to design and maintain the interface and the ability to redesign and remodel the reactor core engine. The developed reactor simulator permits to acquire hands-on the experience of the physics and technology of nuclear reactors including reactivity control, thermodynamics, technology design and safety system design. This simulator can be easily customizable and upgradable and new opportunities for collaboration between academic groups could be conducted.

Implementasi Model Kinetika Reaktor Menggunakan Kode Program Labview Pada Simulator Fungsional Operasi Dan Pengendalian Reaktor Kartini

“…Menurut Arafa et al (2015) simulator reaktor riset harus mampu membantu operator dapat memahami efek dari beberapa input yang mempengaruhi operasi reaktor [5]. Oleh karena itu, pada umumnya simulator dilengkapi dengan sistem dan analisis transien yang didasarkan pada efek temperatur dan peracunan hasil belah.…”

Computer Simulator for the Research Reactor IPEN/MB-01

“…Several part computer simulators have been developed to simulate specific part-task or full reactors systems or to training specifi skills on operators [5][6][7][8].…”

Pemodelan Mekanisme Umpan Balik Reaktivitas Pada Simulator Reaktor Kartini

“…Reaktor nuklir dinamik berkaitan dengan daya reaktor sesaat, dimana daya berubah akibat perubahan umpan balik reaktivitas. Umpan balik reaktivitas memiliki peran penting dalam perilaku reaktor secara keseluruhan [8]. Pada operasi reaktor nuklir, populasi neutron dalam jumlah yang cukup besar akan menghasilkan perubahan suhu yang dapat mengubah nilai reaktivitas atau umpan balik reaktivitas [9].…”