Fourier analysis of the RELAP5/3D adaptive time-stepping scheme on a natural circulation loop
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2017.11.018
Abstract: Abstract The use of natural convection as a passive heat removal mechanism has been widely explored as a safety system of nuclear power plants. Characteristics like low complexity and economy makes Natural Circulation Loop (NCL)… read more here.
Keywords: natural circulation; stepping scheme; time; adaptive time ... See more keywords
Scaling and distortion analysis using a simple natural circulation loop for FHR development
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.114849
Abstract: Abstract Integral effects tests (IETs) using simulant fluids are expected to play an important role in code validation for Fluoride-salt-cooled High-temperature Reactors (FHRs). In this work, a scaling analysis is conducted for a natural circulation… read more here.
Keywords: scaling distortion; analysis; natural circulation; circulation loop ... See more keywords
Using organic fluids in natural circulation loop systems for absorbing of heat from low temperature renewable energy sources
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.119962
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this paper is to investigate the usage of organic fluids as the working fluid in the two-phase natural circulation system. Also, this paper discusses the effects of fluid material properties… read more here.
Keywords: circulation; natural circulation; organic fluids; circulation loop ... See more keywords
Investigation of a nanofluid-based natural circulation loop
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2020.103494
Abstract: Abstract The Natural Circulation Loop (NCL) has many applications in nuclear and renewable energy systems including solar heaters and geothermal power derivation. Applying nanofluids in NCL has distinctive advantageous, including higher stability and effectiveness of… read more here.
Keywords: natural circulation; circulation loop; investigation nanofluid;
Two-phase natural circulation loop behaviour at atmospheric and subatmospheric conditions
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DOI: 10.1177/0954408918787401
Abstract: This paper aims to present the steady-state behaviour of two-phase natural circulation loop at atmospheric and sub-atmospheric conditions. One-dimensional numerical approach is adopted to evaluate various system parameters, with special emphasis on spatial variation of… read more here.
Keywords: phase; natural circulation; two phase; phase natural ... See more keywords