Modeling and validation of RELAP5 for natural circulation flow in a single PWR fuel assembly
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2020.107940
Abstract: Abstract The natural circulation loops have been widely used in the design of next generation nuclear reactors and spent fuel storage facilities. However, the friction correlations for fuel bundle and grid spacers in RELAP5 code… read more here.
Keywords: fuel assembly; fuel; circulation flow; natural circulation ... See more keywords
A theoretical model of natural circulation flow and heat transfer within horizontal evacuated tube considering the secondary flow
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.08.135
Abstract: Abstract Solar collectors with horizontal evacuated tubes are widely used to alleviate the energy crisis. This paper describes a numerical and theoretical study on a horizontal single-ended evacuated tube. A range of validated numerical simulations… read more here.
Keywords: heat transfer; circulation flow; flow;
Circulation flow rate and decarburization in the RH degasser under low atmospheric pressure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vacuum.2018.04.007
Abstract: Abstract The pressure difference between the atmosphere and vacuum vessel is the driving force to make the molten steel to be suctioned into the RH vacuum vessel where decarburization occurs. The circulation flow rate of… read more here.
Keywords: decarburization; circulation flow; flow rate; flow ... See more keywords
Unsteady Single-Phase Natural-Circulation Flow Mixing Prediction Using 3-D Thermal-Hydraulic System and CFD Codes
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DOI: 10.1080/00295450.2018.1461517
Abstract: Abstract Advanced three-dimensional (3-D) computational tools are increasingly being used to simulate complex phenomena occurring during scenarios involving operational transients and accidents in nuclear power plants. Among these scenarios, one can mention the asymmetric coolant… read more here.
Keywords: hydraulic system; circulation flow; natural circulation; thermal hydraulic ... See more keywords