Abstract
A Fluoride-salt cooled High-temperature Reactor (FHR) that uses circulating solid TRISO pebbles, as a fuel and positively buoyant graphite reflector blocks as a moderator is at an advanced stage of development. Seismic base isolation supports a pathway for cost competitive and rapid deployment of this molten salt reactor (MSR) in regions of different seismic hazard. This paper presents recommendations for analysis and modelling of different components of a base-isolated MSR, based on results of earthquake-simulator tests on a scale model of the reactor. Recommendations are provided for evaluating the sloshing behavior of the coolant in an annular region inside the reactor and for estimating hydrodynamic loads for use in analysis of structural and mechanical components. Hydrodynamic loading on the reflector blocks is discussed and a practical approach to estimate forces in the connections between them is presented. Approaches for modelling and analysis of two 2D horizontal base-isolation systems, utilizing spherical sliding bearings, are validated using results from experiments. The recommendations apply to reactor vessels with similar fluid-structure systems.
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