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Table 3
Summary of selected factors.
| Factors | Unit | Factor’s definition | Impacted domain |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MW/s | Core power gradient averaged over 1 sec | Core performance |
|
s | Response time at 95% of core power i.e. time after which the core power has reached 95% of its final value | Core performance |
|
°C/s | Fuel temperature gradient averaged over 1 sec | Safety of the core |
|
°C/s | Core inlet temperature gradient averaged over 1 sec | Safety of the steam generator |
|
°C/s | Steam generator inlet temperature gradient averaged over 1 sec | Control rod use |
|
pcm | Maximum amplitude of reactivity inserted or withdrawn by the power control | Control rod use and associated safety |
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