Simulation of the Point Lepreau Core-Follow History With SORO

Abstract

The core tracking SORO program calculates the flux, burn-ups, bundle and channel powers, and is used for Ontario Power Generation and Bruce Power reactors. This paper presents the results of a comparison of the SORO cell fluxes against the Point Lepreau CANDU-6 measured flux data. A SORO model was created for the Point Lepreau reactor, and simulations were carried out to compare the SORO fluxes to the Travelling Flux Detector (TFD) scans and one year of operating history. Considering the good agreement between measured and computed fluxes, the results provide confidence that SORO accurately calculates the cell fluxes and bundle powers.