Characterization of TRIGA PUSPATI Reactor (RTP) Cooling System Parameter in Normal Operation

RTP cooling system was designed to provide sufficient cooling to the reactor core. Heat generated in the reactor core were carried by the primary cooling system to the secondary cooling system through the heat exchangers as a transfer medium. The performance of primary and secondary cooling system in different operation condition; start-up, steady state and shutdown were characterized and evaluated. The characterization of operational parameter has been done at nominal power level in normal operation. The aims of this study are to evaluate the response of the primary and secondary cooling system in start-up, steady state and shutdown condition and to determine the nominal range of parameters at each operating condition. (author)