SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on the impact of temperature on the density of supercritical water in the context of a Supercritical Light Water Reactor (SLWR) design using MCNPX. It is established that at a fixed pressure of 25 MPa, variations in temperature significantly affect the density of water, particularly as it approaches its critical point at 647.096 K (373.946 °C). The IAPWS Formulation 1995 is recommended for accurate thermodynamic properties of water, and relevant resources were shared to aid further understanding.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of supercritical fluid properties
- Familiarity with MCNPX simulation software
- Knowledge of thermodynamic principles, specifically related to water
- Awareness of the IAPWS Formulation for water properties
NEXT STEPS
- Study the IAPWS Formulation 1995 for thermodynamic properties of water
- Research the effects of temperature on supercritical water density
- Explore MCNPX documentation for modeling supercritical water reactors
- Investigate the critical point of water and its implications in reactor design
USEFUL FOR
Engineers and researchers involved in nuclear reactor design, particularly those focusing on supercritical water reactors, as well as students studying thermodynamics and fluid properties in nuclear engineering.