The discussion focuses on the book "VVER-1200: Evolution of a Classic," which is crucial for research on VVER-1200 reactors, a Gen-3+ design that evolved from the Gen-3 VVER-1000. Participants noted that the text may be available from Rosatom and provided a relevant academic article on optimizing thermodynamic models for VVER-1200 reactors. Additionally, the impact of coolant water temperatures on nuclear power plant efficiency was highlighted, particularly in relation to operational challenges faced in varying climates.
PREREQUISITESResearchers, nuclear engineers, and energy policy analysts focused on reactor design, thermodynamic efficiency, and the operational challenges of nuclear power plants in varying environmental conditions.
It seems that the text is available from Rosatom.Alex A said:This might be what you are looking for? This seems to be an English version.
Most of the NPPs currently operational are situated in the colder parts of the globe, having average coolant water temperatures in the range of 4–15 °C. The prominent manufacturers of nuclear reactors like the USA, Russia, France, China, the UK, etc. are also from the cold region. Interestingly, a large number of developing countries pursuing nuclear power are situated in the tropical region. The available reservoir water temperature is usually in the range of 28–32 °C for the tropical region, much higher than that of the colder region. This higher coolant temperature has a significant effect on the selection of condenser pressure, and thus, on the overall thermodynamic efficiency of any thermal power plant