PWR Nuclear Reactor Simulator

Status: Reactor Shutdown

Instructions

This simulator is based on Pressurized Water Reactor physics with realistic:

Delayed neutron effects (6-group model)
Temperature feedback coefficients
Thermal time constants for fuel and coolant
Control rod worth curves

Control the reactor by adjusting the control rod position:

Higher values (100%) mean rods fully inserted (shutdown)
Lower values (0%) mean rods fully withdrawn (maximum power)
There is a delay between your commands and actual rod movement
Try to maintain 50-70% power without exceeding safety limits
Watch reactivity, temperatures, and power rate of change
AI Mode: Toggle AI control to let the PID controller manage the reactor

Warning: Control is challenging due to delayed neutron effects and temperature feedback!

Reactor Core

300°C

Power: 0.0%

Fuel: 300°C

Coolant: 290°C

Rods: 90%

Primary Indicators

Reactor Power 0.0%

0% Target: 50-70% 100%

Fuel Temperature 300°C

290°C 340°C 650°C

Coolant Temperature 290°C

290°C 340°C 650°C

Reactivity 0 pcm

-500 pcm 0 pcm +500 pcm

Control Panel

Control Rod Position 90%

100% (Safe) 0% (Danger)

AI Control

Power Trend

Rate: 0.0%/s

Session Statistics

Current Time

0:00

High Score

0:00

Control Mode

Manual

Stability

Shutdown