Two‑parameter dynamical scaling analysis of single‑phase natural circulation in a simple rectangular loop based on dilation transformation

Scaling analysis is widely used to design scaled-down experimental facilities through which the prototype phenomena can be effectively evaluated.As a new method,dynamic system scaling(DSS)must be verified as a rational and applicable method.A DSS method based on dilation transformation was evaluated using single-phase natural circulation in a simple rectangular loop.The scaled-down cases were constructed based on two parameters—length ratio and dilation number—and the corresponding transient processes were simulated using the Relap5 computational code.The results show that this DSS method can simulate the dynamic flow characteristics of scaled-down cases.The transient deviation of the temperature difference and mass flow rate of the scaled cases decrease with increases in the length ratio and dilation number.The distortion of the transient temperature difference is smaller than that of the mass flow;however,the overall deviation is within a reasonable range.

Development approach of a programmable and open software package for power system frequency response calculation

Dynamic behaviour of frequency is crucial for power system operation and control.Several frequency response models have been proposed to reveal frequency dynamics from different aspects.A comprehensive software package incorporating major frequency response models is needed for analysis and control of power system frequency dynamics.In this paper,an approach for developing a programmable and open software package for frequency response studies is proposed.The framework of the package is extendable with reduced frequency response models.Essential models for frequency response study are included,e.g.,generator,load,and under-frequency load shedding(UFLS).The provided application program interfaces(APIs)enable simulation with high-level languages by calling dynamic link library and makes the package programmable.An advanced application module is developed for quantitative assessment of transient frequency deviation.APIs can also be used for model extension and secondary development.To demonstrate the usage of the package,several examples are illustrated to explain how to perform simulations with the package,and to perform advanced applications using scripting with the provided APIs.