Investigation of density wave instability in once-through superheated steam generators using SIGHT
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2017.05.027
Abstract: Abstract Density-wave oscillation is the most common type of two-phase flow instability in the steam generators. A computer code SIGHT was derived to study on flow instability for the superheated steam generator under high pressure.… read more here.
Keywords: density wave; flow; steam generators; density ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of impact-sliding interaction and fretting wear between tubes and anti-vibration bars in steam generators
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DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2019.11.014
Abstract: Abstract The tubes in a heat exchanger, such as a steam generator (SG), are subjected to crossflow, and interaction between tubes and supports can happen, which can cause fretting wear of tubes. Although many experiments… read more here.
Keywords: impact sliding; steam generators; fretting wear; wear tubes ... See more keywords
High-Fidelity Simulation of Flow-Induced Vibrations in Helical Steam Generators for Small Modular Reactors
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DOI: 10.1080/00295450.2018.1490124
Abstract: Abstract Flow-induced vibration (FIV) is a widespread problem in energy systems as they rely on fluid movement for energy conversion. Vibrating structures may be damaged as fatigue or wear occur. Given the importance of reliable… read more here.
Keywords: steam generators; helical steam; flow induced; way ... See more keywords
An investigation of impact-sliding behavior and fretting wear of tubes against different supports in steam generators
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DOI: 10.1108/ilt-12-2019-0513
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to reveal the interaction behavior between tubes and supports in steam generators and study the fretting wear of tubes in different load conditions.,The fretting wear tests were conducted to… read more here.
Keywords: tubes different; steam generators; supports steam; fretting wear ... See more keywords