Key Results of Computational and Experimental Studies of Passive Systems of Emergency Heat Removal
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DOI: 10.1007/s10512-018-00461-6
Abstract: The basic results of computational and experimental studies of passive systems of emergency heat removal in application to ship and portable reactor facilities are presented. The methodological correlations for calculations of heat removal systems with… read more here.
Keywords: heat removal; results computational; computational experimental; emergency heat ... See more keywords
Parametric analysis of heat transfer rate of passive residual heat removal heat exchanger submerged in water tank
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DOI: 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2018.05.027
Abstract: Abstract The heat transfer performance of a miniaturized passive residual heat removal heat exchanger (PRHR HX) is experimentally investigated. It comprises 42 C-shaped tubes, submerged in a water tank that has a height of 6 m.… read more here.
Keywords: heat removal; water; rate; heat transfer ... See more keywords
Indefinite sustainability of passive residual heat removal system of small modular reactor using dry air cooling tower
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DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2019.11.003
Abstract: Abstract The small modular reactors (SMRs) of the integrated pressurized water reactor (IPWR) type have been widely developed owing to their enhanced safety features. The SMR-IPWR adopts passive residual heat removal system (PRHRS) to extract… read more here.
Keywords: small modular; passive residual; heat removal; prhrs ... See more keywords
Numerical simulation of vortex in residual heat removal system during mid-loop operation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2018.07.027
Abstract: Abstract Free surface vortex, especially in a pattern of full air core vortex, causes serious security problems in the residual heat removal system. Vortex in a T-junction pipe system was numerically investigated under the premise… read more here.
Keywords: state; system; heat removal; vortex ... See more keywords
Heat removal from RBMK reactor core using non-regular means
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2019.110165
Abstract: Abstract RBMK type reactor is a boiling light-water-reactor with a graphite moderator. Several important design features of RBMK are unique and very complex compared with: the fuel assemblies are located in individual channels rather than… read more here.
Keywords: heat removal; removal rbmk; reactor;
Investigation of various reactor vessel auxiliary cooling system geometries for a hybrid micro modular reactor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2021.111239
Abstract: Abstract The four different geometries of a reactor vessel auxiliary cooling system (RVACS) are designed to investigate how the heat removal capability changes by the geometries. Each geometry has different heat transfer characteristics regarding airflow… read more here.
Keywords: heat removal; reactor vessel; heat; geometry ... See more keywords
Numerical simulation of Post Accident Heat Removal in a typical pool-type SFR under severe core relocation scenario
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2017.07.011
Abstract: Abstract Under a hypothetical core meltdown and relocation scenario in Sodium cooled Fast Reactor (SFR), there may be a chance for reactor main vessel failure if the core debris are allowed to settle at the… read more here.
Keywords: heat removal; core catcher; core relocation; relocation ... See more keywords
Reliability comparison of natural convection and forced circulation configurations of a FBR thermo-siphon decay heat removal system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2020.103242
Abstract: Abstract Natural convection based passive decay heat removal systems are increasingly being deployed in the newer designs of nuclear reactors with the expectation that they enhance reliability and robustness owing to the elimination of reliance… read more here.
Keywords: reliability; thermo siphon; heat removal; decay heat ... See more keywords
CFD Analysis of the Passive Decay Heat Removal System of an LBE-Cooled Fast Reactor
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/4821746
Abstract: This paper presents capacity of the passive decay heat removal system (DHRS) operated under the natural circulation conditions to remove decay heat inside the main vessel of the Lead-bismuth eutectic cooled Fast Reactor (LFR). The… read more here.
Keywords: heat removal; system; decay heat; passive decay ... See more keywords
Heat removal system for shutdown in nuclear thermal rockets and advanced concepts
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DOI: 10.2514/1.a33663
Abstract: A study was conducted to derive a first estimate of how much hydrogen would be needed to prevent the core from overheating after shutdown and, from this, be able to assess the advantages of using… read more here.
Keywords: removal system; nuclear thermal; heat removal;
EXPERIMENTAL COOLER BOX PERFORMANCE USING TWO DIFFERENT HEAT REMOVAL UNITS: A HEAT SINK FIN-FAN, AND A DOUBLE FAN HEAT PIPE
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DOI: 10.5098/hmt.10.34
Abstract: A comparison study of the use of two different heat removal units was conducted to examine the performance of thermoelectric cooler box. The heat removal units employed were a heat sink fin-fan and a double… read more here.
Keywords: heat; heat removal; fan; cooler box ... See more keywords