Statistical analysis of fuel failures in large break loss-of-coolant accident (LBLOCA) in EPR type nuclear power plant

•The number of failing fuel rods in a LB-LOCA in an EPR is evaluated.•59 scenarios are simulated with the system code APROS.•1000 rods per scenario are simulated with the fuel performance code FRAPTRAN-GENFLO.•All the rods in the reactor are simulated in the worst scenario.•Results suggest that the regulations set by the Finnish safety authority are met.