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CHAPTER 4:HEAT TRANSPORT SYSTEM

The Heat Transport System consists of thefollowing sUb-systems: the main circuit: transports heat produced bythe reactor to the steam generators; the pressure and inventory system: maintains

the required pressure in the main circuit andprovides make-up water to and holds theexcess inventory for the system; shutdown cooling system: removes reactordecay heat following shutdown; purification system: controls the chemistry ofthe reactor coolant.

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Chapter 4: Heat Transport SystemsModule A: Main Circuit

At the end of this module, you will be able to describe the following features of a CANDU reactor:1. The functions of the main or primary heat transport system;2. The layout and major components of the main circuit;3. The main features of the circulating pumps.

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INTRODUCTIONThe functions of the Main Heat Transport Circuit are:transports heat produced by the fission of naturaluranium fuel in the reactor fuel channels to thesteam generators, where the heat is transferred tolight water to produce steam;provides COOLING of the reactor fuel at all t imesduring reactor operation and provides for the coolantto remove decay heat when the reactor is shut down;each heat transport pump has sufficient rotationalinertia so that the rate of coolant flow reductionmatches the rate of power reduction following thereactor trip i f power to the pump motor is lost;allows decay heat removal by natural circulationunder total loss of pumping power;l imits the effect of postulated loss-of-coolantaccidents to within the capability of the safetysystems and provides a path for emergency coolantflow to the reactor fuel in the event of such anaccident.

provides CONTAINMENT fo r fission products thatmay be released from defected fuel during normaloperating conditions; the heat transport system is seismically qualified tothe design basis earthquake.

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two cross-connected figure-of-eight loops; 480 pressure tubes with individual inlet and outlet feeder pipes; four reactor inlet headers; two or four reactor outlet headers; four motor driven pumps; four steam generators; interconnecting piping; valve connections to the pressureand inventory control system.

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3. MAIN CIRCUIT FLOWS AND PRESSURES main circuit pressure must be maintained so that:

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4. CIRCULATING PUMPS The four heat transport pumps are vertical, singlestage, single-suction, single-discharge centrifugalpumps. The pump bearing is located above the impeller.The shaft sealing arrangement, above the bearing,consists of three mechanical seals and one backupseal in series.

The pump seal cooling system supplies cooled,filtered, and purified heavy water for lubricatingand cooling the mechanical seals.A leakage recovery cavity, located between theuppermost mechanical seal and the backup seal,routes the normal seal leakage and leakage from afailure of all three mechanical seals, to the leakagecollection system.Each pump is driven by a vertical, totally enclosed,air/water-cooled squirrel cage induction motor.The pump/motor unit has sufficient rotationalinertia, supplemented by inertia packets in themotor so that, on loss of power, the rate of coolantflow reduction matches the power rundownfollowing the reactor trip.Natural circulation maintains adequate cooling ofthe fuel after the pumps stop.

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CANDU OverviewDr. George Bereznai page 4B - 1 Chapter 4: Heat Transport SystemsModule 8: Pressure and Inventory Control

CHAPTER 4: HEAT TRANSPORT SYSTEMMODULE B: PRESSURE AND INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM

MODULE OBJECTIVES:At the end of this module, you will be able to describe the following features of a CANDU reactor:1. The functions ofthe pressure and inventory control system;2. The major components and operation of the pressure and inventory control system;3. The difference between "normal" and "solid" mode of operation.



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The heat transport pressure and inventory control system performs the following functions: Controls the pressure and heavy water inventory in the heat transport system for all normal operatingconditions.

=> Limits pressure increases and decreases due to various operating transients to acceptable values.=> Accommodates heat transport system coolant swell and shrinkage associated with warmup,cooldown, power maneuvering and other unit disturbances.=> Provides for suitable heat transport system pressure recovery following sudden pressure reductiondue to power reduction, such as a trip or a stepback.=> Limits pressure reduction in the heat transport system due to sudden depressurization of thesecondary side of the steam generators.=> Provides overpressure protection for the heat transport system for all modes of operation and ameans of containing any relief from the heat transport system in the short term.

Provides adequate net posit ive suction head for the heat transport heavy water feedpumps duringnormal reactor operation. Minimizes outflow of heat transport coolant due to the failure of associated val'/es. Provides the heat transport purification system with a cool heavy water flow. Provides for the storage of adequate amounts of heavy water fo r normal operating conditions. Provides a means of degassing the heat transport system coolant.

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PRESSURIZERThe pressurizer is connected to the main heat transport system atone of the steam generator inlet lines by the pressurizerconnection line. A valve is provided to isolate the pressurizerfrom the heat transport system during maintenance shutdowns.The pressurizer's liquid and steam are kept at saturation, and at: apressure that is slightly higher than the saturation conditions inthe reactor outlet header at 100%FP.Pressurizer (and hence heat transport) pressure can be raised byadding heat to the liquid via electric heaters, and the pressurecan be reduced by bleeding steam out of the pressurizer.The variable heater is used under normal steady state conditions.The on-off heaters come on if the pressure drops below the rangeof the variable heater.

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BLEED CONDENSERUnder high pressure conditions in the pressurizer and/orthe main heat transport circuit, pressure relief is via flowinto the bleed condenser (also known as the degassercondenser).Pressure in the bleed condenser is regulated by condensingthe heavy water steam with cooling flow through a refluxtube bundle and a spray flow.The reflux bundle flow and the spray flow are regulated bycontrol valves as demanded by the bleed condenserpressure controllers.There is normally a constant bleed flow into the BleedCondenser. The level is controlled by the valves thatregulate the outflow from the bleed condenser via the bleedcooler.

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being supplied from or stored in the 020 Storage tank. In "normal mode", Le. under pressurizer control, feed and bleed flows are controlled by the pressurizerlevel controller; When the Pressurizer is isolated from the main circuit, typical ly under warm-up and cool-downconditions, heat transport pressure control is performed by the feed and bleed circuit. This condition isreferred to as the "solid mode". Compressibility of the heat transport system at 250C is in the order of4 MPa/m3 In the "solid mode" feed and bleedflows are controlled by the heattransport reactor outlet headerpressure controller;

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Bleed flow is taken from the suction of one of theheat transport pumps and discharged into thebleed condenser via the bleed valves as twophase flow.The steam is condensed in the bleed condenser.Note that under normal operating conditions thecooling is provided by a reflux cooling tubebundle carrying feed flow, hence the tube bundlerecovers part of the heat from the bleed flow.The bleed flow is further cooled by the bleedcooler before entering the heat transportpurification system.The bleed condenser level control valves maintainthe heavy water level in the bleed condenser at thesetpoint.One heavy water feedpump is normally operatingand takes water from the heavy water storage tankand/or the heat transport purification system. Itsupplies the required flow through feed controlvalves to the heat transport system via the heattransport pump suction line.

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The heavy water storage tank serves as the headtank fo r the feedpump$. During initial warmup to100C, the heavy water swell from the heattransport system is accommodated in the heavywater storage tank.

7. BLEED COOLER TEMPERATURE CONTROL The downstream heavy water temperature mustbe sufficiently low to ensure feedpump netpositive suction head and to avoid damage to theion exchange resin in the purification circuit. Over-temperature protection is provided byoverride controls, which close the bleedcondenser level control valves on hightemperature at the cooler outlet.

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CANDU Overview Chapter 4: Heat Transport SystemsDr. Geollj'8 Beraznal page 4C - 1 Module C: Wann-up and C;ooldowhCHAPTER 4: HEAT TRANSPORT SYSTEMMODULE C: WARM-UP AND COOLDOWN

MODULE OBJECTIVES:At the end of this module, you will be able to describe the following features of a CANDU reactor:1. The functions of the system;2. The equipment and operation of the shutdown cooling system;3. The main steps in warming up and cooling down the heat transport system.

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SHUTDOWN COOLING SYSTEM Cools the heat transport system after a reactor shutdown and following an initial cooldown by steam

rejection, to a temperature suitable for maintenance. Maintains the heat transport system temperature at the maintenance level for any desired length oftime. Provides a means of draining, refilling and level control of the heat transport system to allowmaintenance of the heat transport pumps or steam generators. Cools down the heat transport system from the zero power hot temperature under abnormal conditions. Provides a long term heat sink after a design basis earthquake, following depletion of Group 2feedwater to the steam generators.The system consists of two circuits, one located at each end of the reactor. Each circuit consists of onepump, one heat exchanger, valves and piping. The system is normally full of heavy water and isolated fromthe heat transport system by the header isolation valves.One of the coolers, called the shutdown/bleed cooler, carries out the dual functions of shutdown cooling andbleed cooling. A small isolation valve, called the warmup valve, is located in parallel with one of the inletheader isolation valves. This valve is used for warming the shutdown cooling system.Cooling water to both heat exchangers is provided by the recirculated cooling water system.There are two bypass lines; one bypassing the pump/heat exchanger and another bypassing the pumps only.Both lines have a motorized valve for isolation. The pump/heat exchanger bypass line is used to moderatethe cooling efficiency of the heat exchangers. The pump bypass allows the shutdown coolers to be usedwith the heat transport pumps when the shutdown cooling pumps are unavailable.For normal heat transport system cooldown, steam from the steam generators bypasses the turbine andflows Into the turbine condenser to reduce the heat transport system temperature from the hot shutdowntemperature to 177C in approximately 30 minutes.Department of Nuclear Technology FacuffyofEngmeering Chula/ongkom University


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HEAT TRANSPORT SYSTEM COOLDOWN Cooldown ofthe main circuit from zero power hot to 177C is achieved by discharging steam from the

steam generator secondary side through the condenser steam discharge valves to the condenser or, incase of loss of condenser vacuum, to the atmosphere via the atmospheric steam discharge valves. Below 177C the shutdown cooling heat exchanger becomes the heat sink and circulation is providedby the shutdown cooling pumps. Heat transport pumps can be used for circulation if the shutdowncooling pumps are not available. The bleed condenser is isolated and the bleed condenser level controlvalves take over the function of the bleed valves. Under abnormal conditions, the shutdown cooling system can achieve cooldown from zero power hotconditions. The system is depressurized in steps as the system temperature decreases. The system is under'normal' mode pressure control until the heat transport pumps are shut down, to minimize the chance

of pump cavitation due to a sudden depressurization. Once the heat transport pumps are shut down,the operator has the option to continue cooldown in 'normal' mode or switch to 'solid' mode control. When the heat transport system temperature falls to 54C, the heat transport system may bedepressurized and the coolant level lowered to nearthe header level. The coolant is removed via theshutdown cooling system and transferred to the heavy water storage tank. If a short shutdown is expected it is desirable to isolate the pressurizer and maintain it pressurized,since heating the pressurizer takes much longer than heating the heat transport system. If an extendedshutdown Is planned, the pressurizerwill usually be isolated from the heat transport system anddepressurized with the pressurizer heaters switched off. Heat transport system pressure control isunder 'solid' mode.

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HEAT TRANSPORT SYSTEM SHUTDOWN Cooldown from 177C to 54C or below is achieved using the shutdown cooling system. Initially all

motorized valves in the system are closed. The bleed condenser is isolated before switching fromsteam generator to shutdown cooling for cooldown. The outlet header isolation valves are opened topressurize the system and ensure adequate NPSH. The heat transport pumps are shut down and theshutdown cooling pumps are started. The isolation valves to both heat exchangers and the pump/heatexchanger bypass valve are opened. The warmup valves are opened to allow warmup of the shutdowncooling piping. The inlet header isolation valves are then gradually opened. Both coolers are valved infor cooldown and the pump/heat exchanger bypass valve is maintained in a partially open position toprevent the cooldown rate from exceeding the design rate of 2.8C per minute. When the shutdown cooling system is in the long-term cooldown mode with both shutdown coolingpumps operating and with the heat transport system full, part of the shutdown cooling flow bypassesthe core through the stearn generators and pumps. In the event of failure of one of the shutdowncooling pumps, the reactor outlet header temperature increases slightly but does not result in boiling inany of the fuel channels. For steam generator or pump maintenance, or inspection requiring the opening of the pressureboundary, the heat transport system coolant is drained to near the header level. Under this operatingcondition, all the shutdown cooling system flow goes through the core. Manual feed and bleed is usedto control the heavy water level in the heat transport system. With recirculated cooling water available, the shutdown cooling system can be used to cool the heattransport system from 260C fo r a limited number of cycles. Under abnormal conditions, such as loss of both shutdown cooling pumps, the shutdown coolingsystem can operate under the heat transport pump mode. In this mode, the shutdown cooling systempumps are off, the pump bypass valve is opened and coolant flow is driven through the shutdowncoolers by the heat transport pump, from the inlet header to the outlet header.

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Following a prolonged shutdown, the heat transport system could be at atmospheric pressure and atambient temperature. The heat transport system coolant may be drained to near the header level or itmay be completely filled. The heat transport pumps are stopped and cooling is provided by theshutdown cooling system. The pressurizer is partially filled with heavy water and is isolated from theheat transport system.

In preparation for system warmup, the heat transport system must be refilled if it has been partiallydrained and then put on 'solid mode' pressure control. The main circuit can be pressurized by theheavy water feedpumps. The initial stage of warmup involves activating the pressurizer heaters which results in a gradualincrease in pressurizer temperature and pressure. The pressurizer isolation valve is opened and heattransport pressure control is transferred to the normal mode prior to startup of the heat transportcirculating pumps. ' The next step of warmup involves stopping both shutdown cooling pumps and closing the shutdowncooling/reactor outlet header isolation valves. The heat transport pumps are started. The system iswarmed up by pump heat and low reactor heat. The shutdown cooling/reactor inlet header isolation valves are closed when the heat transport

temperature reaches 177C and normal bleed is established via the bleed condenser and bleed valves.System swell up to 100C is stored in the heavy water storage tank. The swell during the remainingwarmup period is accommodated in the pressurizer. The heat transport system is pressurized in stepsas the system temperature increases. After warmup, the heat transport system coolant temperature and pressure at the outlet header are thezero power hot values. The pres$urizer is hot and pressurized and is connected to the main heattransport circuit. Raising of reactor power can now begin.



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Chapter 4: Heat Transport SystemsModule D: SimulatorExercises

MODULE OBJECTIVES:At the end of this module, you will be able to:1. Identify the parameters associated with the Heat Transport Main Circuit, Pressure and InventoryControl systems;2. Respond correctly to the following events:

PHT Liquid Relief Valve (CV20) Falls Open PHT Steam Bleed Valve (CV22) Fails Open PHT Feed Valve (CV12) Fails Open Pressurizer Surge Valve (MV1) Fails Close PHT Bleed Valve (CV5) Fails Open

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PHT MAIN CIRCUITThis screen shows a simplified layout of the main heat transport system: the 480 coolant channels arerepresented by only four channels, two per loop showing the opposite directions of flow in the figure of eightconfiguration of each loop.Starting from fuel channel number 1 at the reactor and following the direction of coolant flow, the systemcomponents and parameters shown are: average channel exit temperature (OC) ROH2 (note that ROH2 pressure and temperature are shown in the box below the reactor) SG2 P2 (selection allows 'START', 'STOP' and 'RESET' operations) Pressure (kPa) and temperature (OC) at the outlet of P2 RIH2 (note that RIH2 pressure and temperature are shown in the box below the reactor) fuel channel number 2 average channel exit temperature (OC) ROH1 (note that ROH1 pressure and temperature are shown in the box above the reactor) SG1 Feed flow into main loop (kg/sec) P1 (selection allows 'START', 'STOP' and 'RESET' operations) Pressure (kPa) and temperature (0C) at the outlet of P1 RIH1 (note that RIH1 pressure and temperature are shown in the box above the reactor) f low returns to fuel channel number 1The same equipment and parameters are shown in the lower loop, except that instead of feed flow into thisloop there is bleed flow out (kg/sec).

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J;,CllChapter 4: Heat Transport SystemsModule 0: Simulator ExercisesPHT FEED AND BLEEDThis screen shows the Heat Transport pressure control system, including the pressurizer, bleed (or degasser) condenser, pressure relief, feed and bleed circuits and 020 storage tank.Starting with the storage tank at the bottom left hand corner, it level is displayed in meters. The tank suppliesthe flow and suction pressure for the Feed (or Pressuring) pumps P1 and P2: normally one pump is running,the popup menu allows START, STOP and RESET operations.The Flow (kg/sec) and Temperature (DC) of the feed flow are displayed. Part of the flow goes to the BleedCondenser to provide spray cooling (via CV14, kg/sec) and reflux cooling (via CV11, kg/sec), with the refluxflow being returned to the feed line past the feed control valve CV12; the feed flow then passes through thefeed isolation valve MV18 before entering the main circuit at the suction of the main circulating pump 1.Proceeding in an anti-clockwise direction, the Pressure (kPa) and Temperature (DC) of ROH#1 are shown.Flow from the Outlet header is normally to and from the Pressurizer via MV1, a negative flow (kg/sec)indicating flow out of the pressurizer. In case of excessive heat transport header pressure, relief valve CV20opens and discharges flow (kg/sec) to the Bleed Condenser. Pressurizer Pressure (kPa), Temperature(DC)and Level (m) are displayed.Pressurizer pressure is maintained by heaters (in case the pressure falls) and by steam discharge valvesCV22 and CV23 if the pressure is too high.Bleed Condenser pressure relief is provided via RV1. Parameters displayed for the Bleed Condenser are:Pressure (kPa), Temperature(DC) and Level (m). Feed flow from main circuit pump 3 (header pressure in kPa)flows (kg/sec) via Bleed Control valves CV5, CV6 and MV8. Bleed Condenser by-pass is via MV7.The outflow from the Bleed Condenser is via MV9, the Bleed Cooler and the Bleed Condenser Level Controlvalve CV15 to the Purification Circuit. The values of Temperature(DC) and Flow (kg/sec) into the PurificationSystem are displayed.Heat Transport pressure control in NORMAL mode is via the Pressurizer; via the PHT MODE popup menuSOLID mode can be selected. PRESSURIZER LEVEL SETPOINT and ROH PRESSURE SETPOINT are alsoshown.Department of Nuclear Technology FacuffyofEngmeering Chulalongkorn University


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PHT INVENTORY CONTROLThe screen shows the parameters relevant to controlling the inventory in the main heat transport loop. EitherNORMAL or SOLID modes of operation may be selected. Note that in NORMAL mode, inventory control isachieved by controlling Pressurizer Level, while in SOLID mode inventory control is by means of maintainingmain heat transport pressure via the feed and bleed valves.Pressurizer Level is normally under computer control, with the setpoint being ramped as a function of reactorpower and the expected shrink and swell resulting from the corresponding temperature changes. Levelcontrol may be transferred to MANUAL and the SETPOINT can then be controlled manually.The amount of feed and bleed is controlled about a bias value that is set to provide a steady flow of bleed tothe Purification System. The amount of flow may be adjusted by changing the value of the BIAS. Thepositions of feed and bleed valves are normally under AUTO control, but may be changed to MANUAL usingthe popup menus.In SOLID mode the ROH PRESSURE (kPa) may be controlled manually via the popup menu.

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PHTPRESSURECONTROLThis screen is similar to the previous one in terms of the ability to select PHT Pressure Control MODE andSOLID MODE ROH PRESSURE CONTROL. The difference arise in the control of Pressurizer pressure.The six HEATERS are normally in AUTO, with the variable Heater (#1) modulating. The other five heaters areeither ON or OFF, and under AUTO control. Via the popup menus MANUAL operation can be selected, andeach heater may be selected to START, STOP or RESET.STEAM BLEED CONTROL is via CV22 and CV23. These are normally in AUTO mode, but may be placed onMANUAL and the valve opening manually controlled via popup menus.

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