FSI-calculation of a pool cooler in case of earthquake excitation for NPP Beznau
Problem description:
Determination of the loads on a pool cooler induced by earthquake acceleration and pressure waves in case of earthquake.
Scope:
Drawing up a 3D model of the pool cooler and the surrounding water.
Excitation of the pool walls and the supports of the cooler with a predetermined acceleration-time-distribution.
Determination of unsteady
- Pressure distributions on the cooler
- Displacement, velocity and acceleration distributions of all nodes of the cooler
- Support forces and moments
Consideration of two-way interaction (FSI) between the cooler and the surrounding water.
Technical specification:
Geometry of the fuel storage pool | 9.9 m x 7.2 m x 8.6 m |
Geometry cooler | 4.4 m x 5.4 m x 0.4 m |
Cooler weight | 8600 kg |
Results:
Pressure distribution in a xz-plane
t = 8.43 s
Pressure distribution on the front and back
t = 11.76 s
Maximum integral fluid force on the cooler | 800 kN |
Maximum support force | ± 915 kN |