Investigation of the Impact of Changing the Heat Exchange Area on PHV-1000 Steam Generator Productivity
The PHV-1000 steam generator is one of the main heat exchangers in the primary circuit of the power unit of nuclear power plants with a WWER-1000 reactor. The efficiency of its operation directly affects the thermal power and overall electricity generation of the power unit. The reliability of the heat exchange tubes forming the main heat exchange area is critical not only for thermal performance but also for the safety characteristics of the steam generator.