Core Physics Workstation
Used by design engineers to:
 | modify loading patterns using the computer mouse to “drag and drop” assemblies
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| setup and submit full core nodal cases to analyze the loading patterns
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| retrieve and summarize results using graphical output displays
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| readjust the loading pattern and submit a new case
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| develop cycle depletion step out and control rod sequence cases in a similar interactive fashion for BWRs
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After the design for the new reload is completed, the core analysis engineer or the reactor engineer can use CPW to:
| setup and submit full core or quarter core cases to analyze cycle depletion scenarios
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| setup and submit cases to analyze ECPs and shutdown margins
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| evaluate thermal margins and analyze alternate operating strategies
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| setup and evaluate load following maneuvers
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To aid in the quick analysis of results, CPW graphics provides:
| full and quarter core maps displaying bundle power, exposure, reactivity, thermal limits and fuel description information
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| axial distributions for power, reactivity and exposure
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| time dependent displays of reactor power, boron, rod insertion, thermal limits and reactivity coefficients
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To aid in the preparation of reports and the dissemination of information, the CPW provides:
| color graphics which can be cut and pasted into other documents such as slide presentations
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| tabulated results in spreadsheet format which can be saved directly in a spreadsheet program
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