Impact of Local Weather on Thermal Performance of Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant: A Case Study
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https://doi.org/10.38032/scse.2025.3.87Keywords:
RNPP, PSMP-2016, VVER-1200, AES-2006, PWRAbstract
In current work, the impact of local weather on thermal performance of Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant (RNPP) (2*VVER-1200, Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)) has been studied. Rooppur is located in north-western region of Bangladesh where the temperature in summer season varies within the range of 35-450C with relative humidity of 60-90%. For analyzing the effect of temperature and humidity, thermal-hydraulic model of secondary circuit of RNPP has been utilized. Using Rankine cycle and Thermodynamics analytical equations, NPP performance parameters such as condenser back pressure, NPP efficiency and output power are determined with respect to ambient temperature. Current study shows that high ambient temperature incurs a significant loss in nuclear powerplant economy. Hence, a comprehensive condenser design is necessary with forecasted local temperature rise.
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