OECD PWR MSLB Benchmark - Dependence of the Results from Several Parameters

The OECD has defined a benchmark for coupled Cartesian neutron kinetics/thermohydraulics code systems. In the first phase, a plant simulation with point kinetics was requested. The purpose was to test the model response.
In this presentation, the dependence of the results obtained by means of the ATHLET-code from several important parameters is investigated. It was found, that the nodalization of the steamline in the vicinity of the break has an influence on the pressure behaviour and on the time of the return-to-power.