Validation of DWPF MOG dynamics model -- Phase 1

The report documents the results of a study to validate the DWPF melter off-gas system dynamics model using the data collected during the Waste Qualification Runs in 1995. The study consisted of: (1) calibration of the model using one set of melter idling data, (2) validation of the calibrated model using three sets of steady feeding and one set of transient data, and (3) application of the validated model to simulate the melter overfeeding incident which took place on 7/5.95. All the controller tuning constants and control logic used in the validated model are identical to those used in the DCS in 1995. However, the model does not reflect any design and/or operational changes made in 1996 to alleviate the glass pouring problem. Based on the results of the overfeeding simulation, it is concluded that the actual feed rates during that incident were about 2.75 times the indicated readings and that the peak concentration of combustible gases remained below 15% of the lower flammable limit during the entire one-hour duration