Abstract
Core Protection Calculator System (CPCS) is a digital computer based safety system generating trip signals based on the calculation of departure from nucleate boiling ratio (DNBR) and local power density (LPD). Currently, CPCS uses ex-core detector signals for core power calculation and it has some uncertainties. In this work, a quantitative economic benefit assessment of using in-core neutron detector signals is carried out. In-core detector signals which directly measure the inside neutron flux of core are applied to CPCS to obtain more accurate power distribution profile, DNBR and LPD to reduce the calculation uncertainties. In order to improve axial power distribution calculation, piecewise cubic spline method is applied. Simulation is also carried out to verify its applicability to power distribution calculation in this work. Simulation result shows that the improved method reduces the calculational uncertainties significantly and it allows larger operational margin. It is also assured that no power reduction is required while Core Operating Limit Supervisory System (COLSS) is out-of-service when the improved method is applied.
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