Sizing a pressurizer for a PWR plant?

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The discussion centers on the challenge of sizing a pressurizer for a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) plant, specifically calculating the necessary volume to maintain pressure stability during temperature fluctuations. The user seeks guidance on relevant equations and resources, expressing frustration over the lack of comprehensive material in their current textbook, "Powerplant Technology." Recommendations include consulting "Nuclear Systems I" by Todreas & Kazimi, particularly Chapter 7, for applicable equations. Suggestions for accessing additional resources include checking school libraries for potential loans. The conversation highlights the need for reliable references in nuclear engineering studies.
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Sizing a pressurizer for a PWR plant!?

Homework Statement


So I can't find anything online to help me with this because there isn't very many resources for this. If anyone knows of a good resource that would be great or some pointers on how to get started on this.

I am working a problem trying to find the volume of a pressurizer... here is the problem

A PWR has a 8000 ft^3 primary loop at 2200 psi. Hot leg temp is 600F and cold leg is 540F and the pressurizer if 60% full of water. Calculate necessary pressurizer volume for no more than 1% system pressure rise for a 10F rise in primary loop temperatures. Ignore spray flow and heat added.

I AM NOT asking someone to work this for me, I simply want to know what equations can help me get started because the book "Powerplant Technology" does not cover this very well and I can't find any other resources...


Homework Equations



F=ma? lol

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See Nuclear Systems I, Todreas & Kazimi, Chapter 7.
 


is there a free copy anywhere?

I have "Powerplant Technology" book and already spent a fortune on that...
 


edgepflow said:
See Nuclear Systems I, Todreas & Kazimi, Chapter 7.

megr_ftw said:
is there a free copy anywhere?

I have "Powerplant Technology" book and already spent a fortune on that...

Maybe check with your school libraries. If they don't have a copy, maybe they can get a loaner from another library in their system...
 

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