Nuclear Power Analysis
Explore in-depth insights and findings from my analysis on a Pressurized Water Reactor Nuclear Power Plant
Understanding Nuclear Power Plant Analysis
This analysis highlights key parameters, including turbine power contributions and pump power requirements.
Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) are among the most widely used nuclear reactor types for power generation. This report presents a thermodynamic analysis of a PWR configuration, evaluating key performance metrics, power outputs, and efficiency. The analysis includes computational state calculations and highlights relevant system parameters such as turbine outputs, pump power requirements, and waste heat levels.
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State calculations (linear interpolation) done computationally
State reference numbers can be seen in “Figure 1”
Summary
The System
