Articles with "reactor coolant" as a keyword



Critical flow prediction using simplified cascade fuzzy neural networks

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Published in 2020 at "Annals of Nuclear Energy"

DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2019.107047

Abstract: Abstract In order to identify and quantify reactor coolant leaks in nuclear power plants, it is important to understand and model the leak phenomena of the fluid. When reactor coolant leaks from a high pressure… read more here.

Keywords: cascade fuzzy; fuzzy neural; reactor coolant; model ... See more keywords

Modeling of flow coastdown transient of a reactor coolant system under different pump failures

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Published in 2021 at "Annals of Nuclear Energy"

DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2021.108637

Abstract: Abstract The flow coastdown transient calculation is important for the safety analysis of a nuclear reactor. An accurate transient analysis during coastdown is necessary and important for the design and manufacture of a reactor coolant… read more here.

Keywords: reactor coolant; pump; coastdown transient; flow coastdown ... See more keywords

Particle image velocimetry measurement of complex flow structures in the diffuser and spherical casing of a reactor coolant pump

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Published in 2018 at "Nuclear Engineering and Technology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2017.12.012

Abstract: Abstract Understanding of turbulent flow in the reactor coolant pump (RCP) is a premise of the optimal design of the RCP. Flow structures in the RCP, in view of the specially devised spherical casing, are… read more here.

Keywords: reactor coolant; measurement; spherical casing; rcp ... See more keywords

Study on bidirectional fluid-solid coupling characteristics of reactor coolant pump under steady-state condition

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Published in 2019 at "Nuclear Engineering and Technology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2019.05.009

Abstract: Abstract The AP1000 reactor coolant pump is a vertical shielded-mixed flow pump, is the most important coolant power supply and energy exchange equipment in nuclear reactor primary circuit system, whose steady-state and transient performance affect… read more here.

Keywords: fluid solid; coolant pump; reactor coolant; pump ... See more keywords
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Research on effect of Helmholtz resonance on the stability of reactor coolant flow measurement

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Published in 2020 at "Nuclear Engineering and Design"

DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2020.110644

Abstract: Abstract Reactor coolant flow measurement plays an important role in ensuring the normal and safe operation of nuclear power unit, but Helmholtz resonant cavity structure is easy to be formed in the flow measurement system,… read more here.

Keywords: coolant flow; reactor coolant; resonance; measurement ... See more keywords

Pressure distribution characteristics in pump chamber and axial force optimization of reactor coolant pump

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Published in 2025 at "Physics of Fluids"

DOI: 10.1063/5.0244654

Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyze the causes and mechanisms of axial force generation in the nuclear reactor coolant pump (RCP) through experimental and numerical simulation methods, so as to investigate the hydraulic… read more here.

Keywords: pressure; force; axial force; reactor coolant ... See more keywords

Research on multi-objective optimization of guide vane of reactor coolant pump based on genetic algorithm

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Published in 2025 at "Physics of Fluids"

DOI: 10.1063/5.0250831

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of guide vane parameters on the performance of a reactor coolant pump (RCP). A mixed-flow RCP was selected for numerical simulation, with head and efficiency under design conditions as the… read more here.

Keywords: reactor coolant; coolant pump; pump; guide vane ... See more keywords

A Novel Transformer‐Based Anomaly Detection Model for the Reactor Coolant Pump in Nuclear Power Plants

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Published in 2024 at "Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations"

DOI: 10.1155/stni/9455897

Abstract: As a key equipment of the reactor coolant system, the reactor coolant pump’s operational state can have a direct impact on the coolant circulation. However, the harsh working environment can accelerate the process of equipment… read more here.

Keywords: reactor; anomaly detection; coolant pump; model ... See more keywords