Thermodynamic performance analysis of OPR1000

J. A. Shamim, A. Gairola, P. K. Bhowmik, K. Y. Suh

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Abstract

Design characteristics and secondary side cycle efficiency of OPR1000 are analyzed based on mass and energy conservation equations. Detailed mathematical formulation and solution procedure is presented which can also be applied to any thermal power plants having re-heaters, moisture separators and feed water heaters. For the sake of simplicity, exergy analysis and irreversibilities associated with different components of the steam generators and turbine cycle sections are not taken into account. Additional constraints such as the quality of steam at exits of different turbine stages are considered. It is anticipated that this article will pave the way for further amelioration of the cycle efficiency in existing NPPs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - ICPERE 2014
Subtitle of host publication2nd IEEE Conference on Power Engineering and Renewable Energy 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages208-213
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479964024
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 24 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd IEEE Conference on Power Engineering and Renewable Energy, ICPERE 2014 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: Dec 9 2014Dec 11 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - ICPERE 2014: 2nd IEEE Conference on Power Engineering and Renewable Energy 2014

Conference

Conference2nd IEEE Conference on Power Engineering and Renewable Energy, ICPERE 2014
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period12/9/1412/11/14

Keywords

  • cycle efficiency
  • exergy
  • irreversibility
  • nuclear power plant
  • steam quality

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