Thermal Core Parameters

Core Thermal Power [W]

Q^*_th

Pin Power [W]

q^*

Linear Heat Generation [W/m]

q’

Heat Flux [W/m²]

q’’

Volumetric Power [W/m³]

q’’’

Specific Power [W/kg]

q’’’_m

Core Power Density [W/m³]

Q’’’

What is Core Thermal Power?

the rate at which heat is produced within the core of the nuclear reactor

What is Pin Power?

The power generated by an individual fuel pin

What is Linear Heat Generation Rate/Linear Power?

amount of thermal power produced per unit length of a nuclear fuel rod

What is Heat Flux?

rate of heat energy transfer per unit area

What is Volumetric Power?

the amount of power generated per unit volume of the reactor core

What is Specific Power?

The thermal power generated per unit of nuclear fuel mass (W/kg)

What is Core power Density?

The amount of heat generated per unit volume or mass of the reactor core