Nuclear Engineering and Technology (Dec 2024)
Loss of power accident analysis for the HCCR blanket
Abstract
The blanket system is a crucial element in nuclear fusion power generation, tasked with tritium production and the efficient dissipation of the high thermal flux from the tokamak. Korea is in the process of developing the Helium Cooled Ceramic Reflector (HCCR) blanket, which stands as the forefront design among the nation's blanket systems. This paper presents accident analysis results of LOOP (Loss Of Offsite Power) accident for the HCCR blanket. Loss of power accident is one of the postulated events in the nuclear fusion system. This event may be caused by common failure of the external electrical grids or electrical faults in the site. The objective of this safety analysis is to assess the impact of the activation of an additional power supply within 90 seconds after an accident on the system temperature, and to evaluate the heat load that can be removed by the stagnated coolant in the CCWS (Component Cooling Water System) connected to the heat exchanger of the blanket system.
