Comparing APWR and PWR Core/Fuel Data

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The significant difference between Advanced Pressurized Water Reactors (APWR) and Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) lies in their core design and nuclear fuel specifications, which can affect calculations of nuclear flux and burn-up. While PWR data may provide a foundational understanding, it may not be directly applicable to APWR due to these differences. The AP1000, a type of APWR, features a 14-ft active fuel length and utilizes standard 17x17 fuel rods with a 14-ft pellet stack. Relevant technical specifications can be found in the NRC's Design Control Document, specifically in sections 4.1 and 4.2. For further details, users can access the NRC website and the provided link for the AP1000 datasheet.
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What's the significant difference between APWR and PWR in terms of core and nuclear fuel, I mean, if we want to calculate nuclear flux and burn up of APWR, can we use PWR data instead?

btw, anyone knows a site that provides AP1000 datasheet or specification?
 
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The AP1000 uses a 14-ft (4.27 m) active fuel length, similar to that used by South Texas and EdF 1300 MWe plants. The fuel rods are more or less standard 17x17 fuel with 14-ft pellet stack.

One can find technical information on the NRC website in the Design Control Document, particularly sections 4.1 and 4.2.

For the AP1000, see
http://adamswebsearch2.nrc.gov/idmws/ViewDocByAccession.asp?AccessionNumber=ML083230868
Items 134 - 139.
 
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Astronuc said:
The AP1000 uses a 14-ft (4.27 m) active fuel length, similar to that used by South Texas and EdF 1300 MWe plants. The fuel rods are more or less standard 17x17 fuel with 14-ft pellet stack.

One can find technical information on the NRC website in the Design Control Document, particularly sections 4.1 and 4.2.

Thanks :)
 
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