Direct numerical simulation of flow and heat transfer in a simplified pressurized thermal shock scenario
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.01.144
Abstract: Abstract Direct numerical simulation (DNS) is carried out using a high order spectral element method in order to analyse the flow and thermal fields in a Pressurized Thermal Shock (PTS) scenario. The adopted configuration is… read more here.
Keywords: duct; downcomer; temperature; scenario ... See more keywords
Development of drift–flux correlation for predicting void fraction in downcomer regions
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DOI: 10.1080/00223131.2019.1617203
Abstract: ABSTRACT Accurate prediction of interfacial drag in the downcomer annulus is crucial for the assessment of downcomer void fraction for the loss of coolant accident analysis. The downcomer annulus is the gap between reactor pressure… read more here.
Keywords: void fraction; drift flux; downcomer;
Direct Numerical Simulation of High Prandtl Number Fluid Flow in the Downcomer of an Advanced Reactor
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DOI: 10.1080/00295639.2023.2186200
Abstract: The design of advanced nuclear reactors (Gen IV) involves an array of challenging fluid-flow issues that affect its safety and performance. The calculated DNS database will be instrumental in understanding the flow behavior in the… read more here.
Keywords: simulation high; numerical simulation; downcomer; fluid ... See more keywords