Technical Visit to
Nuclear Reactor Simulation Laboratory
at City University of Hong Kong
Date, Assembly
Time & Assembly Place
16
March 2019 (Saturday); 10:00 am; Assemble outside Room 3202, 3/F, Lau Ming Wai
Academic Building (Academic 3 Building), City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee
Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
Programme
Highlights
In
the Nuclear Simulator Laboratory, the operation of Pressurized Water Reactors
will be introduced with a full scope nuclear reactor simulator. The features of
MAAP severe accident simulation software will also be demonstrated with
different scenarios.
Registration
and Enquiry
The
visit is free of charge and prior registration is required. The number of participants will be limited to
40 and applicants will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis with
priority given to the members of Nuclear Division. For registration, please
submit online application through https://goo.gl/forms/FL0coclGn4lxiUNH2
. Successful applicants will be notified by email. For enquiries, please
contact Ms Anthea Fung by email: nuclear@ne.hkie.org.hk
.
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and views including their accuracy, correctness and veracity.
Report
A group of 22 visitors of the Nuclear Division visited the Nuclear Reactor Simulation Laboratory in the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) on 16 March 2019.
The group was warmly welcomed by Ir Dr B L Luk of the CityU. He began with a brief introduction of the operational principles of nuclear power plant, nuclear power development in China, the training criteria of nuclear plant operators, the medical applications of nuclear technology, as well as the career opportunities for nuclear engineering graduates in Hong Kong.
He further introduced the operation of the Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR), the in-house Generic PWR Reactor Simulator and simulation software on severe nuclear accidents and the associated atmospheric radiological dispersion. Ir Dr Luk then simulated the behaviour of the PWR in various accident scenarios, which includes a loss of coolant accident (LOCA) and the loss of all on-site and off-site AC power with the use of the Modular Accident Analysis Program (MAAP), with an explanation of the development of some key plant parameters and their significance throughout these accidents. The simulator serves as a useful tool for both research and educational purposes in the university. Finally, the environmental effects on Hong Kong during a nuclear plant accident was demonstrated. With the integral use of the simulator and the software, the information on plant operating conditions, the possible outcome on plant safety and integrity, the consequential radiological dispersion particularly in severe plant events and its effect on the environment under various circumstances could be demonstrated.
On behalf of the Nuclear Division, we would like to express sincere thanks to Ir Dr Luk for providing an inspiring demonstration and visit with insights into the capability of nuclear simulators in the modern world.
Group photo at the Nuclear Reactor Simulation Laboratory of CityU
Prepared by Mr Stan Mou