Post-Test Calculations on Steam Cool-Down Test QUENCH-04 with RELAP5, SCDAP/RELAP5, and TRACE (KIT Scientific Reports ; 7577)

The capabilities of RELAP5 and TRACE are assessed based on the electrically heated bun-dle test QUENCH-04, performed in our premises and on SCDAP/RELAP5 calculations. The RELAP5 calculations show an unphysical sudden temperature increase and subsequent code failure. Appropriate calculations show such an error, if and only if the oxidation model is activated, whereas no problem exists for SCDAP/RELAP5. For the same case, oxidation heat release is severely underestimated in TRACE

Quantitative trait loci mapping in plant genetics by [alpha]-design experiments and molecular genetic marker systems

Research concerning the quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping in plant genetics usually consists of two stages. The first stage is concerned with collecting data while the second one, based on the data collected, is concerned with a proper QTL study. The final inferences are strictly connected with the quality of the two approaches applied in both stages. Data to be analyzed come from an experiment dealing with offsprings obtained from a crossing system of several lines. The genotypes then are observed in some natural or quasi natural environment. The QTL studies are based on so called genotype adjusted means. In a-designs the adjusted means can be calculated in many ways, which will be presented in this paper. We also give an EM-algorithm for the estimation of genetic parameters and comment on recent biometrical research in molecular plant genetics. Finally we mention some activities in the new field of bioinformatics

R&D Needs for the Design of the EU-DEMO HCPB ICD Balance of Plant in FP9

During the Pre-Conceptual Design Phase of the EU-DEMO, two BOP solutions for WCLL and HCPB were elaborated, as close as possible to industrial standards. Nevertheless, each solution has open issues to be investigated, analytically and experimentally, in the Conceptual Design Phase (CDP). For the HCPB, the functionality and operability of the Helium-Molten Salt Heat Exchanger, and the coupling to a helium loop with a prototypic helium blower, is of primary interest. In addition, the operation of the pulse, dwell and transitions will be investigated within the new build infrastructure, HELOKA-US (Upgrade Storage), to be erected at KIT. The design requires a certain flexibility, since the final parameters of the Primary Heat Transfer System of DEMO may vary, due to plasma optimizations during CDP. HELOKA-US benefits from the high-pressure helium loop HELOKA-HP, erected to test HCPB-Breeding Blanket and First Wall modules, as well as from the competencies of preparing, handling and testing of various molten salts used for heat transfer optimization and natural convection