Published April 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Stepping movement analysis of control rod drive mechanism

  • 1. Department of Component Research and Design, Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute (China)

Description

Background: Control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) is one of the important safety-related equipment for nuclear power plants. Purpose: The operating parameters of stepping movement, including lifting loads, step distance and step velocity, are all critical design targets. Methods: FEA and numerical simulation are used to analyze stepping movement separately. Results: The motion equations of the movable magnet in stepping movement are established by load analysis. Gravitation, magnetic force, fluid resistance and spring force are all in consideration in the load analysis. The operating parameters of stepping movement are given. Conclusions: The results, including time history curves of force, speed and etc, can positively used in the design of CRDM. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Techniques
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
[5 p.]
ISSN
0253-3219

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Notes
Special Issue on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology; 7 figs., 1 refs., 040666-1-040666-5