The latest versions of the fuel performance codes, FRAPCON-3 and FRAPTRAN were examined to determine if the codes are intrinsically conservative. Each individual model and type of code prediction was examined and compared to the data that was used to develop the model. In addition, a brief literature search was performed to determine if more recent data have become available since the original model development for model comparison.
Revised: May 28, 2010 |
Published: October 1, 2009
Citation
Geelhood K.J., W.G. Luscher, D.J. Senor, M.E. Cunningham, D.D. Lanning, and H.E. Adkins. 2009.Predictive Bias and Sensitivity in NRC Fuel Performance Codes. NUREG/CR-7001; PNNL-17644. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.