Volumes | International Conference on Nuclear Engineering | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Nuclear fuel cycle , Nuclear power , Fuels , Manufacturing , Recycling , Fast neutron reactors , Nuclear fuels , Radioactive wastes , Waste management

Use of Similarity Analysis on Experiments of Different Size to Predict Critical Cooling Rates for Large Ceramic Waste Forms

Kenneth J. Bateman, Charles W. Solbrig

ICONE 2008; 41-50doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48191

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View Articletitled, Use of Similarity Analysis on Experiments of Different Size to Predict Critical Cooling Rates for Large Ceramic Waste Forms

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Topics: Ceramics , Cooling , Temperature , Cylinders , Damage , Furnaces , Thermal stresses , Borosilicate glasses , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials)

CEA Preliminary Studies for Industrial MOx Reprocessing: From Laboratory Results to Successful First Industrial Campaign on UP2-800 Areva Plant

N. Reynier Tronche, C. Eysseric, JP. Dancausse

ICONE 2008; 51-54doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48198

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View Articletitled, CEA Preliminary Studies for Industrial MOx Reprocessing: From Laboratory Results to Successful First Industrial Campaign on UP2-800 Areva Plant

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Topics: Fuels , Phase transition temperature , Solids , Spent nuclear fuels , Teams , Temperature

Building an Application-Specific Grid Computing Environment Using ITBL for Nuclear Material Engineering

Yuichi Tsujita, Tatsumi Arima, Kazuya Idemitsu, Yoshio Suzuki, Hideo Kimura

ICONE 2008; 55-63doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48223

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View Articletitled, Building an Application-Specific Grid Computing Environment Using ITBL for Nuclear Material Engineering

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Topics: Materials science , Computation , Visualization , American Petroleum Institute , Computer software , Graphical user interfaces , Nuclear fuels , Simulation , Atoms , Combustion

Rationalization of Radiation Shielding Design for Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Building

Yuji Nemoto, Toshihisa Tsukiyama, Shigeki Nemezawa, Hideo Nakano

ICONE 2008; 65-71doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48332

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View Articletitled, Rationalization of Radiation Shielding Design for Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Building

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Topics: Design , Radiation (Physics) , Spent fuel storage

Development of High Temperature Transport Technologies for Molten Salt and Liquid Cadmium in Pyrometallurgical Reprocessing

Takatoshi Hijikata, Tadafumi Koyama

ICONE 2008; 73-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48355

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View Articletitled, Development of High Temperature Transport Technologies for Molten Salt and Liquid Cadmium in Pyrometallurgical Reprocessing

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Topics: High temperature , Centrifugal pumps , Fluids , Kinematics , Metals , Nuclear fuel cycle , Transportation systems , Viscosity , Water , Weapons

A VISION of Advanced Nuclear System Cost Uncertainty

J’Tia P. Taylor, David E. Shropshire, Jacob J. Jacobson

ICONE 2008; 83-90doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48428

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View Articletitled, A VISION of Advanced Nuclear System Cost Uncertainty

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Topics: Nuclear fuel cycle , Uncertainty , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Light water reactors , Construction , Economics , Recycling , Simulation , Thermal efficiency

Second Generation Experimental Equipment Design to Support Voloxidation Testing at INL

Dennis L. Wahlquist, Kenneth J. Bateman, Brian R. Westphal

ICONE 2008; 91-97doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48453

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View Articletitled, Second Generation Experimental Equipment Design to Support Voloxidation Testing at INL

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Design , Fuels , Furnaces , High temperature , Metals , Nuclear energy research , Nuclear fission , Nuclear power , Oxygen

Future Fuel Cycles: A Global Perspective

Romney B. Duffey

ICONE 2008; 99-104doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48497

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View Articletitled, Future Fuel Cycles: A Global Perspective

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Topics: Cycles , Fuels , Nuclear fuel cycle , Nuclear power , Sustainability , Uranium , Design , Heavy water reactors , Nuclear reactors , Safety

Uranium Recovery From LWR Spent Fuel for the Future FR Deployment

Tetsuo Fukasawa, Junichi Yamashita, Kuniyoshi Hoshino, Koji Fujimura, Akira Sasahira

ICONE 2008; 105-109doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48567

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View Articletitled, Uranium Recovery From LWR Spent Fuel for the Future FR Deployment

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Topics: Light water reactors , Nuclear fuel cycle , Spent nuclear fuels , Storage , Uranium

Transmutation Efficiency of Plutonium and Minor Actinides in PHWR

Nineta Balas (Ghizdeanu), Petre Ghitescu

ICONE 2008; 111-119doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48570

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View Articletitled, Transmutation Efficiency of Plutonium and Minor Actinides in PHWR

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Topics: Heavy water reactors , Fuels , Spent nuclear fuels , Engineering simulation , Fuel storage , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Isotopes , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Simulation

New Melter Technology Development in Tokai Vitrification Facility

Atsushi Aoshima, Tsutomu Ueno, Masao Shiotsuki

ICONE 2008; 121-129doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48647

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View Articletitled, New Melter Technology Development in Tokai Vitrification Facility

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Topics: Technology development , Vitrification , Failure , Metals

Research on the Radioactivity of Thorium Fuel in Different Reactors

Ganglin Yu, Kan Wang

ICONE 2008; 131-134doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48671

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View Articletitled, Research on the Radioactivity of Thorium Fuel in Different Reactors

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Topics: Fuels , Radioactivity , Spent nuclear fuels , Isotopes , Nuclear fuel cycle , Nuclides , Fast neutron reactors , Nuclear fission , Pressurized water reactors

Spent Nuclear Fuel Radiotoxicity Evaluation in the Context of Minor Actinides Management With ADS Systems

Barbara Vezzoni, Barbara Calgaro, Nicola Cerullo, Giuseppe Forasassi

ICONE 2008; 135-143doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48680

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View Articletitled, Spent Nuclear Fuel Radiotoxicity Evaluation in the Context of Minor Actinides Management With ADS Systems

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Topics: Combustion , Dosimetry , Nuclear fission , Nuclear power stations , Spent nuclear fuels

Uncertainty Analysis Tool for the Performance Assessment of the High Level Radioactive Waste Disposal System

Mitsuyo Matsumoto, Atsushi Neyama

ICONE 2008; 145-152doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48765

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View Articletitled, Uncertainty Analysis Tool for the Performance Assessment of the High Level Radioactive Waste Disposal System

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Topics: Radioactive wastes , Uncertainty analysis , Computers , Linkages , Safety , Uncertainty

Experimental Study on the Effects of Fault Movement on the Engineered Barrier System

Morimasa Naito, Yuya Saito, Kenji Tanai, Mikazu Yui

ICONE 2008; 153-158doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48833

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on the Effects of Fault Movement on the Engineered Barrier System

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Topics: Metals , Numerical analysis , Plasticity , Polishing equipment , Simulation , Testing equipment

Issues in the Timing of High Level Waste Disposal: An International Perspective

Stan Gordelier, Pa´l Kova´cs

ICONE 2008; 159-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48840

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View Articletitled, Issues in the Timing of High Level Waste Disposal: An International Perspective

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Topics: Waste disposal , Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Radioactive wastes , Security , Nuclear industry , Carbon , Climate change , Construction , Cooling

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Neutronics Methods and Coupled Codes

CFD Investigation of Heat Transfer in Supercritical Water-Cooled Flow Through 3×3 Fuel Rod Bundles

Zhi Shang, Yufeng Yao

ICONE 2008; 171-177doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48055

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View Articletitled, CFD Investigation of Heat Transfer in Supercritical Water-Cooled Flow Through 3×3 Fuel Rod Bundles

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel rods , Heat transfer , Water , Wall temperature , Turbulence , Anisotropy , Computer software , Corners (Structural elements)

CONSUL Code Package Application for LMFR Core Calculations

A. V. Chibinyaev, P. S. Teplov, M. V. Frolova

ICONE 2008; 179-190doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48058

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View Articletitled, CONSUL Code Package Application for LMFR Core Calculations

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Topics: Liquid metal cooled reactors , Sodium , Fast neutron reactors , Isotopes , Light water reactors , Neutrons , Nuclear reactors , Temperature distribution , Testing

A Study on the Convective Mass Transfer of Nitrogen to Water for a Gas Pressurizing System

Kyoungwoo Seo, Young-In Kim, Jae-Kwang Seo, Doo-Jeong Lee

ICONE 2008; 191-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48060

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View Articletitled, A Study on the Convective Mass Transfer of Nitrogen to Water for a Gas Pressurizing System

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Topics: Mass transfer , Nitrogen , Water , Diffusion (Physics) , Boundary-value problems , Convection , Natural convection , Computational fluid dynamics , Computers , Cylinders

Experimental Investigation and CFD Simulation of the Behaviour of Mineral Wool in the Reactor Sump

Eckhard Krepper, Gregory Cartland-Glover, Alexander Grahn, Frank-Peter Weiss, So¨ren Alt, Rainer Hampel, Wolfgang Ka¨stner, Andre´ Seeliger

ICONE 2008; 199-209doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48121

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation and CFD Simulation of the Behaviour of Mineral Wool in the Reactor Sump

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Mineral wool , Simulation , Insulation , Particulate matter , Coolants , Emergency core cooling systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Sedimentation

Treatment of Epistemic and Aleatory Uncertainties in the Statistical Analysis of the Neutronic Protection System in CANDU Reactors

D. R. Novog, K. Atkinson, M. Levine, O. Nainer, B. Phan

ICONE 2008; 211-220doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48127

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View Articletitled, Treatment of Epistemic and Aleatory Uncertainties in the Statistical Analysis of the Neutronic Protection System in CANDU Reactors

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Topics: Statistical analysis , Uncertainty , Safety , Accidents , Instrumentation , Fast neutron reactors , Fuels , Neutrons , Nuclear power stations , Physics

Validation of FLUENT for Prediction of Flow Distribution and Pressure Gradients in a Multi-Branch Header Under Low Flow Conditions

A. Muhana, D. R. Novog

ICONE 2008; 221-226doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48128

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View Articletitled, Validation of FLUENT for Prediction of Flow Distribution and Pressure Gradients in a Multi-Branch Header Under Low Flow Conditions

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure gradient , Computer software , Boilers , Computational fluid dynamics , Density , Flow separation , Fluids , Fuels , Geometry

Generic CFD for Vortex Induced Acoustic Resonance in Deep Cavities

Eric Lillberg, Per Nilsson

ICONE 2008; 227-235doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48173

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View Articletitled, Generic CFD for Vortex Induced Acoustic Resonance in Deep Cavities

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Topics: Acoustics , Cavities , Computational fluid dynamics , Resonance , Vortices , Power uprate , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Large eddy simulation , Navier-Stokes equations

Risks for Flow Induced Vibrations (FIV) at EPU

Per Nilsson, Eric Lillberg

ICONE 2008; 237-244doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48175

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View Articletitled, Risks for Flow Induced Vibrations (FIV) at EPU

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Power uprate , Vibration , Steam , Boiling water reactors , Cross-flow , Damping , Excitation , Flow-induced vibrations , Nuclear power stations

Validation of Fluid-Structure Interaction Calculations in a Large-Break Loss of Coolant Accident

Antti Timperi, Timo Pa¨ttikangas, Ismo Karppinen, Ville Lestinen, Jukka Ka¨hko¨nen, Timo Toppila

ICONE 2008; 245-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48206

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View Articletitled, Validation of Fluid-Structure Interaction Calculations in a Large-Break Loss of Coolant Accident

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Topics: Accidents , Coolants , Fluid structure interaction , Acoustics , Computational fluid dynamics , Structural analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Simulation , Stress

Simulation of TOSQAN 101 Containment Spray Test With Combined Eulerian CFD and Droplet-Tracking Modelling

Miroslav Babic´, Ivo Kljenak, Matjazˇ Leskovar, Borut Mavko

ICONE 2008; 255-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48225

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View Articletitled, Simulation of TOSQAN 101 Containment Spray Test With Combined Eulerian CFD and Droplet-Tracking Modelling

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Containment , Drops , Modeling , Simulation , Sprays , Boundary-value problems , Accidents , Aerosols , Light water reactors

Computational Fluid Dynamics of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Turbine for Brayton Thermodynamic Cycle

Wi S. Jeong, Tae W. Kim, Kune Y. Suh

ICONE 2008; 265-269doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48240

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View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Turbine for Brayton Thermodynamic Cycle

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Computational fluid dynamics , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Turbines , Gas turbines , Design , Energy conversion , Liquid metals , Batteries , Boundary-value problems

Axial Offset Anomaly Modeling Studies on EDF Cores

Etienne De´cossin, O̸ystein Bremnes

ICONE 2008; 271-279doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48286

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View Articletitled, Axial Offset Anomaly Modeling Studies on EDF Cores

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Topics: Boron , Boundary-value problems , Computation , Computer simulation , Computer software , Corrosion , Cycles , Design , Feedback , Flow (Dynamics)

CFD Assessment of the Local Hot Core Temperature in a Pebble-Bed Type Very High Temperature Reactor

Min-Hwan Kim, Hong-Sik Lim, Won Jae Lee

ICONE 2008; 281-287doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48314

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View Articletitled, CFD Assessment of the Local Hot Core Temperature in a Pebble-Bed Type Very High Temperature Reactor

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Temperature , Very high temperature reactors , Fuels , Pressure drop , Boundary-value problems , Particulate matter , Porosity , Thermal analysis , Thermofluids

Effect of Inlet Configuration on Moderator Velocity and Temperature Distribution Inside the Calandria of a Heavy Water Reactor

Abhijeet Mohan Vaidya, Naresh Kumar Maheshwari, Pallippattu Krishnan Vijayan, Dilip Saha, Ratan Kumar Sinha

ICONE 2008; 289-296doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48347

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View Articletitled, Effect of Inlet Configuration on Moderator Velocity and Temperature Distribution Inside the Calandria of a Heavy Water Reactor

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Heavy water reactors , Temperature distribution , Nozzles , Boiling , Computation , Jets , Temperature , Vessels

RANS and LES Investigations of Vertical Flows in the Fuel Passages of Gas-Cooled Nuclear Reactors

Amir Keshmiri, Mark A. Cotton, Yacine Addad, Stefano Rolfo, Flavien Billard

ICONE 2008; 297-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48372

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View Articletitled, RANS and LES Investigations of Vertical Flows in the Fuel Passages of Gas-Cooled Nuclear Reactors

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Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Mixed convection , Nuclear reactors , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Viscosity

R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 4 — Experimental Analyses by SIMMER-III for the Integral Verification of COMPASS

Hidemasa Yamano, Yoshiharu Tobita

ICONE 2008; 307-314doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48385

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View Articletitled, R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 4 — Experimental Analyses by SIMMER-III for the Integral Verification of COMPASS

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Topics: Experimental analysis , Fast neutron reactors , Safety , Scientific computing , Fuels , Steel , Boiling , Freezing , Accidents , Boundary-value problems

Steam Dryer Acoustic Load Predictions in the Main Steam Line Break Event

Jin Yan, Francis Bolger, Guangjun Li, Weimin Dai, Lev Klebanov

ICONE 2008; 315-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48410

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View Articletitled, Steam Dryer Acoustic Load Predictions in the Main Steam Line Break Event

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Topics: Sound pressure , Steam , Pressure , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Waves , Accidents , Computational methods

Prediction of Boiling Water Reactor Assembly Void Distributions Using a Two-Phase Computational Fluid Dynamics Model

W. David Pointer, Adrian Tentner, Tanju Sofu, Simon Lo, Andrew Splawski

ICONE 2008; 321-329doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48452

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Boiling Water Reactor Assembly Void Distributions Using a Two-Phase Computational Fluid Dynamics Model

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Computational fluid dynamics , Manufacturing , Fuels , Modeling , Two-phase flow , Boiling , Engineering simulation , Geometry , Heat transfer

CFD Simulations of Boron Mixing in ESBWR Core Bypass Regions During an Anticipated Transient Without Scram (ATWS) Event

James A. Tallman, Wayne Marquino, M. D. Alamgir

ICONE 2008; 331-343doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48457

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View Articletitled, CFD Simulations of Boron Mixing in ESBWR Core Bypass Regions During an Anticipated Transient Without Scram (ATWS) Event

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Topics: Boron , Computational fluid dynamics , Scram , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Design , Sodium , Space , Control systems , Fuels

R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 3 — Improvement of Basic Fluid Dynamics Models for the COMPASS Code

Shuai Zhang, Koji Morita, Noriyuki Shirakawa, Yuichi Yamamoto

ICONE 2008; 345-350doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48475

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View Articletitled, R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 3 — Improvement of Basic Fluid Dynamics Models for the COMPASS Code

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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Fluid dynamics , Safety , Scientific computing , Algorithms , Particulate matter , Pressure , Simulation , Fluids , Solids

R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 6 — Study of Eutectic Reaction Between Metals: FPMD Approach

Masashi Himi, Hiroshi Kozakai, Yuichi Yamamoto, Seigo Hosoda, Noriyuki Shirakawa, Tatsumi Arima

ICONE 2008; 351-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48482

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View Articletitled, R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 6 — Study of Eutectic Reaction Between Metals: FPMD Approach

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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Metals , Safety , Scientific computing , Fuels , Sodium fast reactors , Accidents , Cladding systems (Building) , Computers , Molecular dynamics

R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: Part 2 — Development and Verification of Thermo-Hydrodynamics Module of the COMPASS Code

Yuichi Yamamoto, Etsujo Hirano, Masaya Oue, Sensuke Shimizu, Noriyuki Shirakawa, Seiichi Koshizuka, Koji Morita

ICONE 2008; 359-367doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48485

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View Articletitled, R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: Part 2 — Development and Verification of Thermo-Hydrodynamics Module of the COMPASS Code

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Topics: Accidents , Computers , Conceptual design , Fast neutron reactors , Hydrodynamics , Particulate matter , Physics , Safety , Scientific computing , Sodium fast reactors

Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Transition Matrix From Momentum to Buoyancy-Driven Flow in a Pressurized Water Reactor

Thomas Ho¨hne, So¨ren Kliem, Roman Vaibar

ICONE 2008; 369-381doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48490

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Transition Matrix From Momentum to Buoyancy-Driven Flow in a Pressurized Water Reactor

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Topics: Buoyancy , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Momentum , Pressurized water reactors , Water , Density , Turbulence , Anisotropy , Sensors

R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 1 — Introduction of the Project and Development of Structural Mechanics Module

Seiichi Koshizuka, Jie Liu, Noriyuki Shirakawa, Yasushi Uehara, Masanori Naitoh, Yuichi Yamamoto

ICONE 2008; 383-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48499

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View Articletitled, R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 1 — Introduction of the Project and Development of Structural Mechanics Module

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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Safety , Scientific computing , Structural analysis , Structural mechanics , Sodium fast reactors , Accidents , Computers , Conceptual design , Education

R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 5 — Study of Eutectic Reaction Between Metals: Classical Molecular Dynamics Approach

Takahiro Ito

ICONE 2008; 391-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48500

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View Articletitled, R&D of the Next Generation Safety Analysis Methods for Fast Reactors With New Computational Science and Technology: 5 — Study of Eutectic Reaction Between Metals: Classical Molecular Dynamics Approach

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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Metals , Molecular dynamics , Safety , Scientific computing , Melting , Temperature , Solid solutions , Accidents , Atoms

Numerical Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in the Advanced CANDU^® Reactor Endshield Using ANSYS-CFX and Porous Media Approach

Khairy Khair, Saleh Baset, Livia Dimitrov, Julian Millard

ICONE 2008; 399-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48510

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in the Advanced CANDU® Reactor Endshield Using ANSYS-CFX and Porous Media Approach

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Porous materials , Design , Fuels , Heat , Vessels , Cooling , Heat conduction

Detached Eddy Simulations and Transient RANS Simulations of Turbulent Flow in the Lower Plenum of a Gas-Cooled Reactor

Kaushik Das, Debashis Basu, Scott L. Painter, Lane D. Howard, Steven T. Green

ICONE 2008; 411-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48514

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View Articletitled, Detached Eddy Simulations and Transient RANS Simulations of Turbulent Flow in the Lower Plenum of a Gas-Cooled Reactor

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Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Gas cooled reactors , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Cylinders , Design , Fluctuations (Physics)

Assessment of DES Multiscale Turbulence Models for Prediction of Flow and Heat Transfer in an Axial-Channel Rod Configuration

Debashis Basu, Kaushik Das, Scott L. Painter, Lane D. Howard, Steven T. Green

ICONE 2008; 425-438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48515

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View Articletitled, Assessment of DES Multiscale Turbulence Models for Prediction of Flow and Heat Transfer in an Axial-Channel Rod Configuration

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Turbulence , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Axial flow , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Heat , Mass transfer , Momentum

3-D Turbulent Modeling of Fluid Flow in Primary Side of CANDU Steam Generators

Reza Ghafouri-Azar

ICONE 2008; 439-443doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48542

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View Articletitled, 3-D Turbulent Modeling of Fluid Flow in Primary Side of CANDU Steam Generators

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Topics: Boilers , Fluid dynamics , Modeling , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Corrosion , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue

Westinghouse Realistic BWR Control Rod Drop Accidents Methodology Using POLCA-T Code

Dobromir Panayotov

ICONE 2008; 445-455doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48551

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View Articletitled, Westinghouse Realistic BWR Control Rod Drop Accidents Methodology Using POLCA-T Code

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Topics: Accidents , Boiling water reactors , Cycles , Fuels , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Databases , Chain , Design , Enthalpy

Validation of the Coupled System Code ATHLET/BIPR-VVER on Local Core Measured Data

S. Nikonov, M. Lizorkin, S. Langenbuch, K. Velkov

ICONE 2008; 457-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48604

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View Articletitled, Validation of the Coupled System Code ATHLET/BIPR-VVER on Local Core Measured Data

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Topics: Coolants , Manufacturing , Modeling , Neutrons , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Temperature , Thermal hydraulics

Mixing Conditions in the Lower Plenum and Core Inlet of a BWR

Hernan Tinoco, Stefan Ahlinder

ICONE 2008; 463-480doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48617

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View Articletitled, Mixing Conditions in the Lower Plenum and Core Inlet of a BWR

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Boundary-value problems , Cladding systems (Building) , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Damage , Design , Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels

Numerical Simulation of Thermal Striping Phenomena in T-Junction Piping System Using Large Eddy Simulation

Masa-Aki Tanaka, Hiroyuki Ohshima, Hideaki Monji

ICONE 2008; 481-490doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48667

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Thermal Striping Phenomena in T-Junction Piping System Using Large Eddy Simulation

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Topics: Computer simulation , Junctions , Large eddy simulation , Piping systems , Simulation , Fluids , Transients (Dynamics) , Geometry , Heat conduction , Heat transfer

CFD Modelling of Liquid Poison Injection in ACR-1000 Shutdown System

F. Song, R. Noghrehkar, K. F. Hau

ICONE 2008; 491-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48669

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View Articletitled, CFD Modelling of Liquid Poison Injection in ACR-1000 Shutdown System

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Design , Nozzles , Computer software , Neutrons , Safety

A New Monte Carlo Code for Nuclear Criticality Calculations

Huayun Shen, Kan Wang

ICONE 2008; 497-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48678

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View Articletitled, A New Monte Carlo Code for Nuclear Criticality Calculations

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Effect of Nature Convection on Heat Transfer in the Liquid LiPb Blanket

Hongyan Wang, Xidong Zhang

ICONE 2008; 501-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48698

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View Articletitled, Effect of Nature Convection on Heat Transfer in the Liquid LiPb Blanket

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Topics: Convection , Heat transfer , Magnetohydrodynamics

Main Steam Line Break Calculations Using a Coupled RELAP5/PARCS Model for the Ringhals-3 Pressurized Water Reactor

Mathias Sta˚lek, Jo´zsef Ba´na´ti, Christophe Demazie`re

ICONE 2008; 507-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48702

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View Articletitled, Main Steam Line Break Calculations Using a Coupled RELAP5/PARCS Model for the Ringhals-3 Pressurized Water Reactor

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Topics: Pressurized water reactors , Steam , Fuels , Manufacturing , Feedwater , Cycles , Rods , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems

High-Cycle Thermal Fatigue in Mixing Tees: Large-Eddy Simulations Compared to a New Validation Experiment

Johan Westin, Pascal Veber, Lars Andersson, Carsten ’t Mannetje, Urban Andersson, Jan Eriksson, Mats E. Henriksson, Farid Alavyoon, Claes Andersson

ICONE 2008; 515-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48731

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View Articletitled, High-Cycle Thermal Fatigue in Mixing Tees: Large-Eddy Simulations Compared to a New Validation Experiment

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Topics: Cycles , Fatigue , Large eddy simulation , Simulation , Engineering simulation , Resolution (Optics) , Turbulence , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Eddies (Fluid dynamics)

The Error Bounds for Three-Dimensional Nodal LTS_N Method

Eliete Biasotto Hauser, Ruben Panta Pazos, Marco T. M. B. Vilhena, Ricardo C. Barros

ICONE 2008; 527-535doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48739

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Error Bounds for Three-Dimensional Nodal LTSN Method

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Topics: Errors , Emission spectroscopy , Geometry , Laplace transforms , Leakage , Particulate matter , Spectroscopy

PBMR Fuel Kernel Model for the Prediction of Accurate Temperature Profiles

Onno Ubbink, Pieter S. du Toit, Pierre Lourens, Wessel R. Joubert

ICONE 2008; 537-543doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48759

Abstract

View Articletitled, PBMR Fuel Kernel Model for the Prediction of Accurate Temperature Profiles

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Topics: Fuels , Temperature profiles , Temperature , Graphite , Uranium , Very high temperature reactors , Boundary-value problems , Coating processes , Coatings , Heat

Control Assembly Ejection Modeling for VVER-440 Reactor by PARCS-RELAP Coupled Code

Surik Bznuni, Tsolak Malakyan, Armen Amirjanyan, Shahen Poghosyan, Levon Ghasabyan

ICONE 2008; 545-553doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48792

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control Assembly Ejection Modeling for VVER-440 Reactor by PARCS-RELAP Coupled Code

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Topics: Manufacturing , Modeling , Fuels , Cladding systems (Building) , Coolants , Diffusion (Physics) , Feedback , Heat , Pressure , Temperature

Development and Validation of a Porous Medium Computational Fluid Dynamics Model for a Jet

Timothy J. Drzewiecki, Brian L. Mount, Martin Lopez de Bertodano

ICONE 2008; 555-562doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48798

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development and Validation of a Porous Medium Computational Fluid Dynamics Model for a Jet

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Porous materials , Turbulence , Boron , Cylinders , Energy dissipation , Kinetic energy , Momentum , Constitutive equations , Coolants

Numerical Analysis of Thermal-Hydraulic Behavior of Supercritical Water in Vertical Upward/Downward Flow Channels

Hanyang Gu, Xu Cheng, Xiaojing Liu

ICONE 2008; 563-571doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48836

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Thermal-Hydraulic Behavior of Supercritical Water in Vertical Upward/Downward Flow Channels

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Numerical analysis , Water , Heat transfer , Supercritical water reactors , Temperature , Fuels , Manufacturing , Supercritical fluids , Turbulence

A Two-Phase CFD Approach to the PTS Problem Evaluated on COSI Experiment

Pierre Coste, Je´roˆme Pouvreau, Je´roˆme Lavie´ville, Marc Boucker

ICONE 2008; 573-581doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48882

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Two-Phase CFD Approach to the PTS Problem Evaluated on COSI Experiment

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Pressurized water reactors , Simulation , Condensation , Cooling , Emergencies , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Safety , Temperature profiles

RCS Depressurization and Loss of Flow No Trip 3D Neutronic Transient Analyses

Cenk Gu¨ler, Daniel H. Risher

ICONE 2008; 583-588doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48891

Abstract

View Articletitled, RCS Depressurization and Loss of Flow No Trip 3D Neutronic Transient Analyses

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Transient analysis , Transients (Dynamics) , Accidents , Failure , Signals , Feedback , Instrumentation , Nucleate boiling , Safety

Numerical Prediction and Optimization of Depressurized Sodium-Water Reaction Experiment With Counter-Flow Diffusion Flame

Akira Yamaguchi, Takashi Takata, Hiroyuki Ohshima, Yoshitaka Kohara

ICONE 2008; 589-596doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48909

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Prediction and Optimization of Depressurized Sodium-Water Reaction Experiment With Counter-Flow Diffusion Flame

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization , Sodium , Water , Computer simulation , Flames , Sodium fast reactors , Accidents , Accuracy and precision

Fluid Flow Analysis in a Pebble Bed Modular Reactor Using RANS Turbulence Models

Margaret Mkhosi, Richard Denning, Audeen Fentiman

ICONE 2008; 597-606doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48947

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fluid Flow Analysis in a Pebble Bed Modular Reactor Using RANS Turbulence Models

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Turbulence , Kinetic energy , Reynolds number , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Computational fluid dynamics , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning)

Student Paper Competition

Research on the Computerized Symptom-Oriented Procedures of Nuclear Power Plants

Fei Liu, Zhijian Zhang, Minjun Peng

ICONE 2008; 607-614doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48072

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research on the Computerized Symptom-Oriented Procedures of Nuclear Power Plants

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Signals , Accidents , Emergencies , Pressurized water reactors , Safety , Accident management , Boilers , Control rooms , Design

Study on an Optimization Algorithm of Generating Test Vectors for Digital Reactor Protection System Testing

Xin Sheng, Xiaojin Huang, Zhencai An, Yin Guo

ICONE 2008; 615-618doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48098

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on an Optimization Algorithm of Generating Test Vectors for Digital Reactor Protection System Testing

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Topics: Optimization algorithms , Reactor protection systems , Testing , Weight (Mass)

Study on Boiling Heat Transfer in Narrow and Flat Space

Takaaki Oshikawa, Hisashi Sakurai, Yasuo Koizumi, Hiroyasu Ohtake

ICONE 2008; 619-622doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48123

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Boiling Heat Transfer in Narrow and Flat Space

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Topics: Boiling , Critical heat flux , Heat transfer

Preliminary Research of Auxiliary Bearing in HTR-10GT Project

Qingquan Qin, Guojun Yang, Zhengang Shi, Suyuan Yu

ICONE 2008; 623-628doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48163

Abstract

View Articletitled, Preliminary Research of Auxiliary Bearing in HTR-10GT Project

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Topics: Bearings , Rotors , Magnetic bearings , Antilock braking systems , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Failure , Friction , Lubrication , Temperature

Study on Mechanism of Condensation Heat Transfer of Water Jet in Steam Injector

Takahiro Shimizu, Yuhki Takahashi, Yasuo Koizumi, Hiroyasu Ohtake, Toru Miyashita, Michitsugu Mori

ICONE 2008; 629-634doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48174

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Mechanism of Condensation Heat Transfer of Water Jet in Steam Injector

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Topics: Condensation , Ejectors , Heat , Heat transfer , Steam , Turbulence , Water

3D Visualization in Industrial Monolayer CT Inspection System

Xi Zhang, Jinhui Liu

ICONE 2008; 635-639doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48184

Abstract

View Articletitled, 3D Visualization in Industrial Monolayer CT Inspection System

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Topics: Inspection , Visualization , Imaging , Algorithms , Biomedicine , Containers , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Steady-State Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of a Plate Type Reactor

Qing Lu, Wenxi Tian, Suizheng Qiu, Guanghui Su

ICONE 2008; 641-647doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48194

Abstract

View Articletitled, Steady-State Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of a Plate Type Reactor

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Topics: Cooling , Fuels , Steady state , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Energy conservation , Geometry , Momentum , Safety

Evaluation Analysis of Prediction Methods for Two-Phase Flow Pressure Drop in Mini-Channels

Licheng Sun, Kaichiro Mishima

ICONE 2008; 649-658doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48210

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation Analysis of Prediction Methods for Two-Phase Flow Pressure Drop in Mini-Channels

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Topics: Pressure drop , Two-phase flow , Turbulence , Carbon dioxide , Errors , Fluids , Refrigerants , Water

Dimensionless Analysis of Heat Transfer and Flow Resistance on Laminar Flow Recuperator

Chunyu Yin, Xiaoyong Yang, Jie Wang

ICONE 2008; 659-666doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48218

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dimensionless Analysis of Heat Transfer and Flow Resistance on Laminar Flow Recuperator

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Laminar flow , Very high temperature reactors

Primary Study on Carbon Dioxide Power Cycle of HTGR

Chengjie Duan, Xiaoyong Yang, Jie Wang, Suyuan Yu

ICONE 2008; 667-673doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48219

Abstract

View Articletitled, Primary Study on Carbon Dioxide Power Cycle of HTGR

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Thermodynamic power cycles , Very high temperature reactors , Cycles , Helium , Pressure , Steam , Fluids , Brayton cycle , Density

Evaluation of the Influence of Hydrides to the Stress Intensity Factor of Zirconium–2.5% Niobium Alloy

Remigijus Janulionis, Gintautas Dundulis, Renatas Karalevicˇius, Albertas Grybenas

ICONE 2008; 675-679doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48227

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation of the Influence of Hydrides to the Stress Intensity Factor of Zirconium–2.5% Niobium Alloy

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Topics: Finite element methods , Hydrogen , Niobium alloys , Stress , Zirconium

External Events Importance for Safety of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant

Kristina Kupciuniene, Robertas Alzbutas

ICONE 2008; 681-688doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48230

Abstract

View Articletitled, External Events Importance for Safety of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Safety , Aircraft , Probability , Earthquakes , Fire , Flight , Floods , Risk analysis , Risk assessment

Analytical and Computational Analysis of Turbulent Bouyant Jets in the Containment Atmosphere

Enrico Deri, Matteo Bucci, Etienne Studer, Daniele Abdo

ICONE 2008; 689-698doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48237

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analytical and Computational Analysis of Turbulent Bouyant Jets in the Containment Atmosphere

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Topics: Containment , Jets , Turbulence , Accidents , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Computers , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling

Differential-Discrete Mathematical Model of the Recuperative Counter-Flow Heat Exchanger

G. Simeunovic´, P. Zi´tek, D. Lj. Debeljkovic´

ICONE 2008; 699-703doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48256

Abstract

View Articletitled, Differential-Discrete Mathematical Model of the Recuperative Counter-Flow Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers

Prediction of Post-Dryout Heat Transfer in Vertical Annular Channels Using Artificial Neural Network Method

D. W. Zhao, G. H. Su, S. Z. Qiu, W. X. Tian

ICONE 2008; 705-711doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48258

Abstract

View Articletitled, Prediction of Post-Dryout Heat Transfer in Vertical Annular Channels Using Artificial Neural Network Method

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Heat transfer

Experimental Study of Transient-State Characteristics of Temperature in the Density Lock

Hai-Feng Gu, Chang-Qi Yan

ICONE 2008; 713-718doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48259

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Transient-State Characteristics of Temperature in the Density Lock

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Topics: Density , Locks (Waterways) , Oscillations , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics)

Review of Mathematical Models for Pebble Dynamics

Wenping Hu, Shengyao Jiang, Xingtuan Yang

ICONE 2008; 719-727doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48278

Abstract

View Articletitled, Review of Mathematical Models for Pebble Dynamics

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Topics: Discrete element methods , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Numerical Simulation of Upward Two-Phase Flow in Narrow Channel Between Two Flat Plates With Bilateral Heating

Lei Li, Zhijian Zhang, Jiange Liu

ICONE 2008; 729-738doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48289

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Upward Two-Phase Flow in Narrow Channel Between Two Flat Plates With Bilateral Heating

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Topics: Computer simulation , Critical heat flux , Flat plates , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Two-phase flow

Research on Two-Phase Flow Instability in Parallel Multi-Channel Under Rolling Motion Condition

Y. J. Zhang, G. H. Su, S. Z. Qiu, X. B. Yang

ICONE 2008; 739-747doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48294

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research on Two-Phase Flow Instability in Parallel Multi-Channel Under Rolling Motion Condition

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Topics: Two-phase flow

Study on Transitional Reactivity Variation of Natural and Forced Circulation

Ke-Yu He, Zhang-Li Wang, Wei-Shi Han

ICONE 2008; 749-753doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48300

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Transitional Reactivity Variation of Natural and Forced Circulation

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Topics: Circuits , Coolants , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Interpolation , Matlab , Runge-Kutta methods , Security , Temperature

Effects of Mesh Density and Flow Conditioning in Simulating 7-Pin Wire Wrapped Fuel Pins

Jeffrey G. Smith, Bruce R. Babin, W. David Pointer, Paul F. Fischer

ICONE 2008; 755-763doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48306

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Mesh Density and Flow Conditioning in Simulating 7-Pin Wire Wrapped Fuel Pins

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Topics: Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Pins (Engineering) , Wire , Manufacturing , Fast neutron reactors , Fuel rods , Resolution (Optics) , Arches

Conceptual Thermal-Design Options for Pressure-Tube SCWRs With Thermochemical Co-Generation of Hydrogen

Sarah Mokry, Maria Naidin, Farina Baig, Yevgeniy Gospodinov, Udo Zirn, Kurtulus Bakan, Igor Pioro, Greg Naterer

ICONE 2008; 765-777doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48313

Abstract

View Articletitled, Conceptual Thermal-Design Options for Pressure-Tube SCWRs With Thermochemical Co-Generation of Hydrogen

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Design , Hydrogen , Pressure , Supercritical water reactors , Steam , Cycles , Nuclear power stations , Thermal efficiency , Heating

Study on Turbulent Behavior of Water Jet in Supersonic Steam Injector

Akira Fukuichi, Yutaka Abe, Akiko Fujiwara, Yujiro Kawamoto, Chikako Iwaki, Tadashi Narabayashi, Michitsugu Mori, Shuichi Ohmori

ICONE 2008; 779-788doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48338

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Turbulent Behavior of Water Jet in Supersonic Steam Injector

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Topics: Ejectors , Turbulence , Water , Steam , Condensation , Momentum , Heat , Pressure , Shear stress , Density

Visualization Study on Complicated Flow Through Lower Plenum of BWR

Yuta Sano, Yutaka Abe, Akiko Fujiwara, Shoji Goto, Fumitoshi Watanabe, Michitsugu Mori

ICONE 2008; 789-796doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48339

Abstract

View Articletitled, Visualization Study on Complicated Flow Through Lower Plenum of BWR

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Flow (Dynamics) , Visualization , Computational fluid dynamics , Reynolds number , Coolants , Simulation results , Turbulence , Databases , Fuels

Visual Observation of Fragmentation Behavior on Molten Material Jet Surface in Coolant

Yuta Uchiyama, Yutaka Abe, Akiko Fujiwara, Hideki Nariai, Eiji Matsuo, Keiko Chitose, Kazuya Koyama, Kazuhiro Itoh

ICONE 2008; 797-806doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48359

Abstract

View Articletitled, Visual Observation of Fragmentation Behavior on Molten Material Jet Surface in Coolant

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Topics: Coolants , Water , Internal flow , Waves , Accidents , Flow (Dynamics) , Sodium , Breeder reactors , Design , Fluids

Air/Water Counter-Current Flow Experiments in a Model of the Hot Leg of a Pressurised Water Reactor

Christophe Valle´e, Deendarlianto, Matthias Beyer, Dirk Lucas, Helmar Carl

ICONE 2008; 807-816doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48374

Abstract

View Articletitled, Air/Water Counter-Current Flow Experiments in a Model of the Hot Leg of a Pressurised Water Reactor

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Computational fluid dynamics , Boilers , Condensers (steam plant) , Floods , Geometry , Pressurized water reactors , Reactor vessels , Steam

Non-Oxide Ceramics: Chances for Application in Nuclear Hydrogen Production

Carmen Hille, Wolfgang Lippmann, Marion Herrmann, Antonio Hurtado

ICONE 2008; 817-822doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48408

Abstract

View Articletitled, Non-Oxide Ceramics: Chances for Application in Nuclear Hydrogen Production

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Topics: Ceramics , Hydrogen production , High temperature , Joining , Lasers , Heat , Heating , Sulfur , Bridges (Structures) , Building materials

Towards Leap-Ahead Advances in Radiation Detection

J. R. Lapinskas, B. C. Archambault, J. Wang, J. A. Webster, S. Zielinski

ICONE 2008; 823-829doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48474

Abstract

View Articletitled, Towards Leap-Ahead Advances in Radiation Detection

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Fluids , Neutrons , Modeling , Particulate matter , Acoustics , Tension , Atoms , Photons , Physics

Transient Forced Convection Heat Transfer Due to Exponentially Increasing Heat Input for Helium Gas Flowing on a Narrow Plate

Makoto Shibahara, Qiusheng Liu, Katsuya Fukuda

ICONE 2008; 831-837doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48477

Abstract

View Articletitled, Transient Forced Convection Heat Transfer Due to Exponentially Increasing Heat Input for Helium Gas Flowing on a Narrow Plate

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Topics: Forced convection , Heat , Helium , Transients (Dynamics) , Temperature , Heat flux , Transient heat transfer , Accidents , Boundary layers , Databases

Study for the Space Craft for Interplanetary Cruise: (3) Examination of the Thermal Efficiency

Yutaka Yoshida, Yuji Honma, Tadashi Narabayashi, Yoichiro Shimazu

ICONE 2008; 839-845doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48491

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study for the Space Craft for Interplanetary Cruise: (3) Examination of the Thermal Efficiency

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Topics: Batteries , Cogeneration systems , Electric propulsion , Electricity (Physics) , Energy / power systems , Energy generation , Engines , Fast neutron reactors , Fuels , Gas turbines

Supercritical Water Heat Transfer in a Vertical Bare Tube

Yevgeniy Gospodinov, Sarah Mokry, Pavel Kirillov, Igor Pioro

ICONE 2008; 847-857doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48546

Abstract

View Articletitled, Supercritical Water Heat Transfer in a Vertical Bare Tube

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Topics: Heat transfer , Water , Temperature , Convection , Fluids , Flux (Metallurgy) , Wall temperature , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients , Modeling

The Numerical Calculation of Two-Phase Pressure Drop During Flow Boiling in the Vertical Annular Channel

Ruosu Wang, Changhong Peng, Tao Zhou, Shichao Wang

ICONE 2008; 859-866doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48562

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Numerical Calculation of Two-Phase Pressure Drop During Flow Boiling in the Vertical Annular Channel

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Two-phase flow

An Initial Study on Modeling the United States Thermal Fuel Cycle Mass Flow Using Vensim

Samuel Brinton, Akira Tokuhiro

ICONE 2008; 867-876doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48571

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Initial Study on Modeling the United States Thermal Fuel Cycle Mass Flow Using Vensim

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Nuclear fuel cycle , Fuels , Light water reactors , Construction , Manufacturing , Nuclear power , Spent nuclear fuels , Uranium

The Method of Characteristics for Arbitrary Geometry Based on the Customization of Autocad

Qichang Chen, Hongchun Wu, Liangzhi Cao

ICONE 2008; 877-882doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48605

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Method of Characteristics for Arbitrary Geometry Based on the Customization of Autocad

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Topics: Geometry , Shapes , Boundary-value problems , Neutrons , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Fuels , Interpolation , Manufacturing , Ray tracing

Transmission Probability Method Based on Triangular-Z Mesh for Solving Neutron Transport Equation in Three-Dimensional Geometry

Guoming Liu, Hongchun Wu

ICONE 2008; 883-889doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48607

Abstract

View Articletitled, Transmission Probability Method Based on Triangular-Z Mesh for Solving Neutron Transport Equation in Three-Dimensional Geometry

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Topics: Geometry , Neutrons , Probability , Anisotropy , Approximation , Computational methods , Neutron flux , Neutron sources

Using Artificial Neural Networks in the Reactor Safety Research

Alexander Kratzsch, Wolfgang Ka¨stner, Rainer Hampel

ICONE 2008; 891-897doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48611

Abstract

View Articletitled, Using Artificial Neural Networks in the Reactor Safety Research

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Safety , Containment , Heat , Pressure , Exhaust systems , Accidents , Condensation , Coolants , Cooling systems

Numerical Study on Turbulent Mixed Convection in Plane Channel

Z. R. Xie, Y. H. Yang

ICONE 2008; 899-905doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48620

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Study on Turbulent Mixed Convection in Plane Channel

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Topics: Mixed convection , Turbulence , Radiation (Physics) , Buoyancy , Shear stress

Development of Simulation Codes for Some Accidents in Pressurized Water Reactors

X. B. Yang, G. H. Su, S. Z. Qiu

ICONE 2008; 907-914doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48644

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Simulation Codes for Some Accidents in Pressurized Water Reactors

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Topics: Accidents , Pressurized water reactors , Simulation

Decay Heat Issues for Best Estimate Models

Calogero Sollima, Gianni Petrangeli

ICONE 2008; 915-922doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48652

Abstract

View Articletitled, Decay Heat Issues for Best Estimate Models

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Topics: Heat

Determination of Oxidation and Metallic Cations Release Kinetics on Nickel Base Alloys in PWR: Description of the On-Line Measurement Techniques

Antoine Proust, Michael Guillodo, Miche`le Pijolat, Krzysztof Wolski

ICONE 2008; 923-928doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48704

Abstract

View Articletitled, Determination of Oxidation and Metallic Cations Release Kinetics on Nickel Base Alloys in PWR: Description of the On-Line Measurement Techniques

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Topics: Alloys , Nickel , Oxidation , Pressurized water reactors , Chemistry , Corrosion , Titanium , Nuclear power stations , Water chemistry , Boilers

PTV Experiments of Subcooled Boiling Flow Through a Rectangular Channel

Carlos E. Estrada-Perez, Elvis E. Dominguez-Ontiveros, Hee Seok Ahn, Noushin Amini, Yassin A. Hassan

ICONE 2008; 929-939doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48735

Abstract

View Articletitled, PTV Experiments of Subcooled Boiling Flow Through a Rectangular Channel

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Subcooling , Turbulence , Boiling water reactors , Channel flow , Databases , Dimensions , Flow visualization , Flux (Metallurgy)

A Computational Model of the Mark-IV Electrorefiner: Phase I — Fuel Basket/Salt Interface

Robert Hoover, Supathorn Phongikaroon

ICONE 2008; 941-946doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48736

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Computational Model of the Mark-IV Electrorefiner: Phase I — Fuel Basket/Salt Interface

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Topics: Fuels , Uranium , Modeling , Zirconium , Current density , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Weight (Mass)

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Using Tricon v9 Safety PLC

Drew J. Rankin, Jin Jiang

ICONE 2008; 947-953doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48750

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Using Tricon v9 Safety PLC

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Topics: Hardware , Safety , Simulation , Nuclear power stations , Accidents , Boilers , Design , Programmable controllers , Testing

Mixing Behavior of Argon Jet With Liquid Sodium Around a Single Rod: A Basic Study on Sodium-Water Reaction

Hokuto Tsuruoka, Takeshi Tamura, Ken-Ichiro Sugiyama, Tadashi Narabayashi, Hiroyuki Ohshima

ICONE 2008; 955-960doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48768

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mixing Behavior of Argon Jet With Liquid Sodium Around a Single Rod: A Basic Study on Sodium-Water Reaction

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Topics: Boilers , Porosity , Sodium , Water

Surface Tension of Sodium Dispersing Nano Particles: A Basic Study on Mitigation of Sodium-Water Reaction

Kouichi Nakamura, Zhi-Gang Zhang, Ken-Ichiro Sugiyama, Masahiko Yamada

ICONE 2008; 961-965doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48788

Abstract

View Articletitled, Surface Tension of Sodium Dispersing Nano Particles: A Basic Study on Mitigation of Sodium-Water Reaction

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Topics: Nanoparticles , Sodium , Sodium fast reactors , Surface tension , Water

Analysis on the Rotary Inertial of the Primary Pump for China Advanced Research Reactor

Jia Zhong, Wenxi Tian, Shengyao Jiang

ICONE 2008; 967-976doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48800

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis on the Rotary Inertial of the Primary Pump for China Advanced Research Reactor

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Topics: Accidents , China , Pumps , Rotational inertia

Measurement of Local Flow Parameters in Vertical Upward Bubbly Flow at Normal- and Micro-Gravity Conditions

Akihiko Kamura, Yutaka Fukuhara, Tatsuya Hazuku, Tomoji Takamasa

ICONE 2008; 977-985doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48821

Abstract

View Articletitled, Measurement of Local Flow Parameters in Vertical Upward Bubbly Flow at Normal- and Micro-Gravity Conditions

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Topics: Bubbly flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Gravity (Force) , Pipes , Bubbles , Flow measurement , Image processing , Nitrogen , Porosity , Two-phase flow

PIV Measurements of Jet Flow Mixing in the Vicinity of Rod Bundles Using Matched-Index of Refraction

Noushin Amini, Elvis E. Dominguez-Ontiveros, Carlos E. Estrada-Perez, Stephen D. Fortenberry, Yassin A. Hassan

ICONE 2008; 987-991doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48853

Abstract

View Articletitled, PIV Measurements of Jet Flow Mixing in the Vicinity of Rod Bundles Using Matched-Index of Refraction

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Topics: Fuel rods , Jets , Refraction , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Velocity measurement , Visualization

Numerical Simulation Using Realizable k-e Turbulence Model of Jet Flow Mixing Within Rod Bundles

Nathaniel O. Salpeter, Yassin A. Hassan

ICONE 2008; 993-998doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48854

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation Using Realizable k-e Turbulence Model of Jet Flow Mixing Within Rod Bundles

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fuel rods , Jets , Turbulence , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Reynolds number , Gas cooled reactors , Steady state

The Potential Application of Metal Binding Hydro- and Silica-Gels in Low-Level Radioactive Waste Processing

Tadashi Tokuhiro, Josh W. Carey, Massimo Bertino, Akira Tokuhiro

ICONE 2008; 999-1009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48863

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Potential Application of Metal Binding Hydro- and Silica-Gels in Low-Level Radioactive Waste Processing

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Topics: Chemistry , Containers , Hazardous wastes , Metals , Nanoscale phenomena , Polymer colloids , Polymers , Radioactive waste processing , Radioactive wastes , Radioisotopes