Axial and radial void fraction measurements in convective boiling flows
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2016.04.038
Abstract: Abstract This work is inspired by the need to have measurements and predictive capability on vertical saturated boiling flows, which are of importance in boiling water nuclear reactors. In these systems, sub-cooled water flows upwards… read more here.
Keywords: void fraction; water; flux; axial radial ... See more keywords
Assessment of RANS at low Prandtl number and simulation of sodium boiling flows with a CMFD code
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2016.07.006
Abstract: Abstract In France, Sodium-cooled Fast Reactors (SFR) have recently received a renewed interest. In 2006, the decision was taken by the French Government to initiate research in order to build a first Generation IV prototype… read more here.
Keywords: low prandtl; order; sodium boiling; sodium ... See more keywords
Analytical Modeling of Boiling Nanofluids
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DOI: 10.2514/1.t4910
Abstract: The idea of employing nanoparticles in boiling flows has been welcomed by many researchers to increase heat transfer coefficient. In the present study, the effects of adding different nanoparticles to the two-phase vapor–liquid flow of… read more here.
Keywords: modeling boiling; heat transfer; transfer; heat ... See more keywords