Multi-state system in a fault tree analsis of a nuclear based thermochemical hydrogen plant

Nuclear-based hydrogen generation is a promising way to supply hydrogen for this large market in the future. This thesis focuses on one of the most promising methods, a thermochemical Cu-Cl cycle, which is currently under development by UOIT, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). The safety issues of the Cu-Cl cycle are addressed in this thesis. An investigation of major accident scenarios shows that potential tragedies can be avoided with effective risk analysis and safety management programs. As a powerful and systematic tool, fault tree analysis (FTA) is adapted to the particular needs of the Cu-Cl system. This thesis develops a new method that combines FTA with a reliability analysis tool, multi-state system (MSS), to improve the accuracy of FTA and also improve system reliability.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Zhang, Yuepeng

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Naterer, Greg
• Lu, Lixuan

• hydrogen plants
• thermochemical CuCI cycle
• nuclear-based hydrogen generation
• Cu-CI - - safety management
• fault tree analysis
• Cu-CI - - risk analysis

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10155/14

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ontariotechu.scholaris.ca:10155/14