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Simulation of Steam Pressurizing Tank Transients by Analog Computer
A 1956 master's thesis from the US Naval Postgraduate School presenting analog computer simulation of thermodynamic transients in a nuclear reactor steam pressurizer vessel, using a Boeing Electronic Analog Computer with a Sanborn Recorder. The authors develop theoretical equations from thermodynamic first principles and empirical steam-table relationships, then implement them on the analog computer to generate design data for pressurized water reactor pressurizer sizing at 2000 psia. Results include pressure prediction curves and design guidance for minimizing tank size while accommodating normal and accidental surges.
nuclear reactorsteam pressurizerthermodynamic simulationanalog computer application