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2013 21st International Conference on Nuclear Engineering

July 29–August 2, 2013

Chengdu, China

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5581-2

In This Volume

Thermal Hydraulics (124)

Volume 4: Thermal Hydraulics

Thermal Hydraulics

Coupled Neutronics/Thermal-Hydraulics for Analysis of Molten Salt Reactor

Zhangpeng Guo, Yao Xiao, Jianjun Zhou, Dalin Zhang, Khurrum Saleem Chaudri, Suizheng Qiu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15012

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View Articletitled, Coupled Neutronics/Thermal-Hydraulics for Analysis of Molten Salt Reactor

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Topics: Molten salt reactors , Thermal hydraulics , Modal assurance criterion , Coolants , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Linkages , Neutron flux , Pressure drop

Bypass Flows in Control Rod Channels of the HTR-PM

Jun Sun, Yanhua Zheng, Fu Li

ICONE 2013; V004T09A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15015

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View Articletitled, Bypass Flows in Control Rod Channels of the HTR-PM

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics)

Transient Study on Sodium Heat Pipe in Passive Heat Removal System of Molten Salt Reactor

Chenglong Wang, Suizheng Qiu, Wenxi Tian, Yingwei Wu, Guanghui Su

ICONE 2013; V004T09A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15029

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View Articletitled, Transient Study on Sodium Heat Pipe in Passive Heat Removal System of Molten Salt Reactor

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Topics: Heat , Heat pipes , Molten salt reactors , Sodium , Transients (Dynamics)

Transient and Safety Analysis Code for TP-1 Sodium Cooled TWR

Tenglong Cong, Hongyang Wei, Wenxi Tian, Guanghui Su, Suizheng Qiu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15035

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View Articletitled, Transient and Safety Analysis Code for TP-1 Sodium Cooled TWR

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Topics: Safety , Sodium , Transients (Dynamics) , Accidents , Traveling waves , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , FORTRAN

Numerical Analysis of the Residual Heat Removal for the Spent Fuel Storage Tank of HTR-10

Jinhua Wang, Bing Wang, Bin Wu, Jiguo Lui

ICONE 2013; V004T09A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15053

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View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of the Residual Heat Removal for the Spent Fuel Storage Tank of HTR-10

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Topics: Heat , Numerical analysis , Spent fuel storage , Spent nuclear fuels , Temperature , Ventilation , Storage , Fuels , Gas cooled reactors , High temperature

Algorithm of Water Film Identification in Passive Containment Water Distribution Test

Mingzhang Zhu, Huajian Chang, Han Wang, Xu An, Xianmao Wang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15084

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View Articletitled, Algorithm of Water Film Identification in Passive Containment Water Distribution Test

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Topics: Algorithms , Containment , Water , Water distribution , Test facilities , Engineering prototypes , Pressurized water reactors , Brightness (Photometry) , Cooling , Design

Sub-Channel Analysis of SCWR Assembly With Double-Row Rods

Fei Wang, Jue Yang, Xiangang Fu, Hongbo Li, Yong Zhang, Jianmin Zhang, Jianqiang Shan, Junli Gou, Bo Zhang, Chao Chen

ICONE 2013; V004T09A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15105

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View Articletitled, Sub-Channel Analysis of SCWR Assembly With Double-Row Rods

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Topics: Manufacturing , Rods , Supercritical water reactors , Coolants , Temperature , Fuels , Cladding systems (Building) , Computer software , Cycles , Density

Coupled Neutron Dynamic and Thermal Hydraulic Models of the HTR Simulator

Zhe Sui, Jun Sun, Chunlin Wei, Yuanle Ma, Wenzhi Shan

ICONE 2013; V004T09A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15106

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View Articletitled, Coupled Neutron Dynamic and Thermal Hydraulic Models of the HTR Simulator

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Neutrons , Thermal hydraulics

Investigation of Steady-State Characteristics of Natural Circulation Loop

Zheng Huang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15107

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Steady-State Characteristics of Natural Circulation Loop

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Topics: Steady state , Heat transfer , Two-phase flow , Pressure , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Heat , Boundary-value problems , Design

Studies on Source Effect in Experimental Design for Passive Cooling in Large Cavities Under LOCA conditions

Shengqiang Li, Yin Xiong, Yalei Hao, Hongyu Zhu, Shengyao Jiang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15139

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View Articletitled, Studies on Source Effect in Experimental Design for Passive Cooling in Large Cavities Under LOCA conditions

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Topics: Cavities , Cooling , Experimental design , Design , Containment , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Accidents , Coolants

The Severe Accident Analysis of CPR1000 Based on MELCOR Code

Longze Li, Mingjun Wang, Wenxi Tian, Guanghui Su, Suizheng Qiu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15152

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View Articletitled, The Severe Accident Analysis of CPR1000 Based on MELCOR Code

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Topics: Accidents , Feedwater , Leakage , Failure , Delays , Pressure , Accident management , Nuclear power stations , Power stations , Pressure vessels

Scaling Assessment for the Integral Effect Tests: 1 — Closed Loop Natural Circulation

Xiaoyu Cai

ICONE 2013; V004T09A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15157

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View Articletitled, Scaling Assessment for the Integral Effect Tests: 1 — Closed Loop Natural Circulation

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Topics: Accidents , Computers , Coolants , Design , Engineering prototypes , Pressurized water reactors , Safety , Test facilities , Transients (Dynamics)

Scaling Assessment for the Integral Effect Tests: 2 — Open System Depressurization

Xiaoyu Cai

ICONE 2013; V004T09A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15158

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View Articletitled, Scaling Assessment for the Integral Effect Tests: 2 — Open System Depressurization

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Topics: Accidents , Computers , Coolants , Design , Engineering prototypes , Pressurized water reactors , Safety , Test facilities , Transients (Dynamics)

The Graphite Particle Movement in Fuel Handing System Bend Pipe in the High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

Jinyi Zhang, Hanliang Bo, Wenping Hu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15164

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View Articletitled, The Graphite Particle Movement in Fuel Handing System Bend Pipe in the High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

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Topics: Dust , Fuels , Graphite , Particulate matter , Pipes , Very high temperature reactors

COSINE Validation Experiment Plan: 1st Phase

Lifang Liu, Xiaoliang Fu, Zheng Du, Nan Yu, Yanhua Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15171

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View Articletitled, COSINE Validation Experiment Plan: 1st Phase

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Topics: China , Computer software , Containment , Cores (Molding materials) , Databases , Design , Engines , Nuclear design , Physics , Systems analysis

Experimental Validation for Specific Thermal Hydraulic Phenomena of SMART

Young-Jong Chung, Won Jae Lee, Jaejoo Ha

ICONE 2013; V004T09A016https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15172

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View Articletitled, Experimental Validation for Specific Thermal Hydraulic Phenomena of SMART

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Topics: Databases , Design , Electric power generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Licensing , Light water reactors , Manufacturing , Safety , Seawater

The Mechanism of Two Phase Flow Instability Enhanced the Interface Mass Transfer

Yan Yang, Liang-ming Pan, Liu Hang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A017https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15182

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View Articletitled, The Mechanism of Two Phase Flow Instability Enhanced the Interface Mass Transfer

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Topics: Mass transfer , Two-phase flow

Thermal–Hydraulic Performance Analysis for AP1000 Passive Containment Cooling System

Yu Yu, Shengfei Wang, Fenglei Niu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A018https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15188

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View Articletitled, Thermal–Hydraulic Performance Analysis for AP1000 Passive Containment Cooling System

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Topics: Containment , Cooling systems , Reliability , Temperature , Design , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Heat , Nuclear power stations , Safety

A New Method to Weaken Thermal Stratification Phenomena in Pipes of Nuclear Power Plant

Shengfei Wang, Yuxin Pang, Xiaojing Li, Dandan Fu, Yang Li, Jiaju Yin

ICONE 2013; V004T09A019https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15199

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View Articletitled, A New Method to Weaken Thermal Stratification Phenomena in Pipes of Nuclear Power Plant

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Thermal stratification , Heat pipes , Surges , Design , Piping systems , Fatigue , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat

Scaling Analysis of Mixing and Thermal Stratification in Passive Containment

Junchi Cai, Shengfei Wang, Fenglei Niu, Pengyu Shi, Xin Liu, Ruichang Zhao

ICONE 2013; V004T09A020https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15208

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View Articletitled, Scaling Analysis of Mixing and Thermal Stratification in Passive Containment

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Topics: Containment , Thermal stratification , Engineering prototypes , Accidents , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Cooling systems , Design , Flow (Dynamics)

A Scaling Analysis of a CANDU-6 Moderator Tank Scaled-Down Test Facility

Bo W. Rhee, H. T. Kim, S. K. Park, J. E. Cha, H.-L. Choi

ICONE 2013; V004T09A021https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15228

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View Articletitled, A Scaling Analysis of a CANDU-6 Moderator Tank Scaled-Down Test Facility

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Buoyancy , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Dimensionless numbers , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Friction , Gates (Closures)

The Influence of Non-Uniform Heating on Two-Phase Flow Instability in Parallel Channels

Xiaodong Lu, Linglan Zhou, Hong Zhang, Yingwei Wu, Guanghui Su, Suizheng Qiu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A022https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15231

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View Articletitled, The Influence of Non-Uniform Heating on Two-Phase Flow Instability in Parallel Channels

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Topics: Heating , Two-phase flow , Heat flux , Stability , Subcooling , Finite difference methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Space

Analysis of MHD Pressure Drop in Packed Pebble Bed-Based Blanket for FDS

Hongyan Wang, Chan Tang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A023https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15255

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View Articletitled, Analysis of MHD Pressure Drop in Packed Pebble Bed-Based Blanket for FDS

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Topics: Magnetohydrodynamics , Pressure drop , Flow (Dynamics) , Liquid metals

Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 10 — Numerical Prediction of Velocity Profile Around Bubble Under Accelerating Condition

Hiroyuki Yoshida, Taku Nagatake, Kazuyuki Takase, Akiko Kaneko, Hideaki Monji, Yutaka Abe

ICONE 2013; V004T09A024https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15259

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View Articletitled, Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 10 — Numerical Prediction of Velocity Profile Around Bubble Under Accelerating Condition

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Topics: Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Earthquakes , Two-phase flow , Bubbly flow , Safety , Flow (Dynamics) , Nuclear reactors , Porosity , Pipes

The Study of Qinshan III PHWR Thermosyphoning Capability

Xin Sheng

ICONE 2013; V004T09A025https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15280

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View Articletitled, The Study of Qinshan III PHWR Thermosyphoning Capability

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Topics: Heavy water reactors , Cooling , Nuclear power stations , Accidents , Heat sinks , Safety , Temperature , Boilers , Design , Fuels

Thermal and Stability Considerations for a Supercritical Water-Cooled Fast Reactor During Pressurization Phase of Plant Sliding Pressure Startup

Jiejin Cai, Qi Tang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A026https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15282

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View Articletitled, Thermal and Stability Considerations for a Supercritical Water-Cooled Fast Reactor During Pressurization Phase of Plant Sliding Pressure Startup

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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Pressure , Stability , Water , Cycles , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Thermal analysis

CFD Simulation of 5×5 Rod Bundles With Split-Type Spacers

K. Podila, J. Bailey, Y. F. Rao, M. Krause

ICONE 2013; V004T09A027https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15284

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View Articletitled, CFD Simulation of 5×5 Rod Bundles With Split-Type Spacers

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fuel rods , Simulation , Nuclear power , Turbulence , Manufacturing , Stress , Two-phase flow

ASSERT-PV 3.2: Improved Subchannel Thermalhydraulics Code for CANDU Fuel Bundles

Y. F. Rao, Z. Cheng, G. M. Waddington, A. Nava-Dominguez

ICONE 2013; V004T09A028https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15289

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View Articletitled, ASSERT-PV 3.2: Improved Subchannel Thermalhydraulics Code for CANDU Fuel Bundles

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Topics: Fuels , Flow (Dynamics) , Critical heat flux , Heart failure , Temperature , Boiling water reactors , Flux (Metallurgy) , Modeling , Nuclear industry , Nuclear power

Numerical Prediction of the Outcomes of Binary-Droplet Collision in Steam-Water Separator

Huang Zhang, HanLiang Bo

ICONE 2013; V004T09A029https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15296

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View Articletitled, Numerical Prediction of the Outcomes of Binary-Droplet Collision in Steam-Water Separator

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Drops , Performance , Steam , Water

Experimental Research of Flow Instability Onset Conditions in a Natural Circulation System With Subcooled Boiling

Liang-ming Pan, Jia Li, De-qi Chen

ICONE 2013; V004T09A030https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15315

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View Articletitled, Experimental Research of Flow Instability Onset Conditions in a Natural Circulation System With Subcooled Boiling

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Topics: Boiling , Flow instability , Heat flux , Subcooling

Transient Critical Heat Fluxes of Subcooled Water Flow Boiling in a SUS304-Circular Tube With Various Twisted-Tape Inserts (Influence of Twist Ratio)

Koichi Hata, Yasuyuki Shirai, Suguru Masuzaki

ICONE 2013; V004T09A031https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15323

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View Articletitled, Transient Critical Heat Fluxes of Subcooled Water Flow Boiling in a SUS304-Circular Tube With Various Twisted-Tape Inserts (Influence of Twist Ratio)

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Subcooling , Transients (Dynamics) , Water , Critical heat flux , Heart failure , Heating

Thermal-Hydraulic Evaluation of an LBE Cooled 19-Pin Bundle in the Frame of TRACE Validation

Wadim Jaeger, Micheal Boettcher, Victor Hugo Sánchez Espinoza

ICONE 2013; V004T09A032https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15327

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View Articletitled, Thermal-Hydraulic Evaluation of an LBE Cooled 19-Pin Bundle in the Frame of TRACE Validation

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Computational fluid dynamics , Coolants , Friction , Fuel rods , Heat transfer , Hydraulic drive systems , Lead alloys , Liquid metal cooled reactors , Prandtl number

Progress in the Large-Scale Simulation of Convective Boiling Heat Transfer Under Turbulent Conditions Using TransAt

D. Caviezel, D. Lakehal, Y. Gong

ICONE 2013; V004T09A033https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15336

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View Articletitled, Progress in the Large-Scale Simulation of Convective Boiling Heat Transfer Under Turbulent Conditions Using TransAt

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Topics: Boiling , Heat transfer , Simulation , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Nucleation (Physics) , Bubbles , Numerical analysis , Pressurized water reactors

Assessment of Subchannel Code ASSERT-PV for Flow-Distribution Predictions

A. Nava-Dominguez, Y. F. Rao, G. M. Waddington

ICONE 2013; V004T09A034https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15352

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View Articletitled, Assessment of Subchannel Code ASSERT-PV for Flow-Distribution Predictions

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Critical heat flux , Fuels , Temperature

Investigation on Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Two Pass Condenser

Lei Chen, Chang-qi Yan, Jian-jun Wang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A035https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15397

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View Articletitled, Investigation on Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Two Pass Condenser

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Coolants , Weight (Mass) , Flow (Dynamics) , Algorithms , Dimensions , Engineering design , Genetic algorithms , Nuclear power stations

Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 7 — Measurement of Velocity Profile Around Bubble Under Flow Rate Fluctuation

Jun-ichi Takano, Satoshi Okachi, Hideaki Monji, Akiko Kaneko, Yutaka Abe, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Kazuyuki Takase

ICONE 2013; V004T09A036https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15447

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View Articletitled, Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 7 — Measurement of Velocity Profile Around Bubble Under Flow Rate Fluctuation

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Topics: Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Earthquakes , Flow (Dynamics) , Two-phase flow , Nuclear reactors , Pipes , Bubbly flow , Deformation , Image processing

Numerical Modeling of Stationary, Dynamic Pebbles and Gas Flows in a Pebble Bed Reactor

Xiang Zhao, Trent Montgomery, Sijun Zhang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A037https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15451

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View Articletitled, Numerical Modeling of Stationary, Dynamic Pebbles and Gas Flows in a Pebble Bed Reactor

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Topics: Computer simulation , Gas flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Discrete element methods , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Heat transfer , Nuclear engineering , Optimization , Packing (Shipments)

The Principle and Preliminary Validation of a New Subchannel Code

Ning Bai, Yuanbing Zhu, Zhihao Ren, Haibo He, Haoliang Lu, Jun Chen, Wenhuai Li, Jinggang Li

ICONE 2013; V004T09A038https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15464

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View Articletitled, The Principle and Preliminary Validation of a New Subchannel Code

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Topics: Algorithms , China , Constitutive equations , Design , Fuel rods , Heat transfer , Nuclear design , Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Numerical analysis

An Experimental Investigation on Molten Behaviors for a New Type Core Catcher

Donghua Lu, Haiyan Xu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A039https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15495

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Investigation on Molten Behaviors for a New Type Core Catcher

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Topics: Ceramics , Steel

Research of Parameters’ Influence to the Reverse Flow of UTSG Under Natural Circulation

Jun Duan, Tao Zhou, Zhong-yun Ju, Jing-jing Li, Ming-qiang Song, Ze-jun Xiao

ICONE 2013; V004T09A040https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15519

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View Articletitled, Research of Parameters’ Influence to the Reverse Flow of UTSG Under Natural Circulation

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature

A New Model Towards Thermal Mixing and Stratification in Passive Containment

He Zhang, Fenglei Niu, Yu Yu, Peipei Chen

ICONE 2013; V004T09A041https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15524

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View Articletitled, A New Model Towards Thermal Mixing and Stratification in Passive Containment

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Topics: Containment , Fluids , Heat transfer , Jets , Simulation , Accidents , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Cooling systems , Cylinders

Validation of TRACE Code Against ROSA/LSTF Test for SBLOCA of Pressure Vessel Upper-Head Small Break

Mian Xing, Xiao Hu, Yaodong Chen, Liangxing Li, Weimin Ma

ICONE 2013; V004T09A042https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15548

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View Articletitled, Validation of TRACE Code Against ROSA/LSTF Test for SBLOCA of Pressure Vessel Upper-Head Small Break

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Topics: Pressure vessels , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressurized water reactors , Accidents , Coolants , Modeling , Pressure , Safety , Temperature , Test facilities

Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 8 — Measurement of Velocity Profile Around Bubble Under Structure Vibration

Kousuke Mizuno, Rie Arai, Akiko Kaneko, Hideaki Monji, Yutaka Abe, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Kazuyuki Takase

ICONE 2013; V004T09A043https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15569

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View Articletitled, Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 8 — Measurement of Velocity Profile Around Bubble Under Structure Vibration

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Topics: Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Earthquakes , Two-phase flow , Vibration , Oscillations , Flow (Dynamics) , Bubbly flow , Pipes , Deformation

Numerical Simulation Study on Supercritical Natural Circulation Flow and Heat Transfer in Narrow Rectangular Channels

Mingqiang Song, Tao Zhou, Jingjing Li, Juan Chen, Wanxu Cheng, Bangyang Xia, Yanping Huang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A044https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15576

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation Study on Supercritical Natural Circulation Flow and Heat Transfer in Narrow Rectangular Channels

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer

Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 9 — Effect of Structure Vibration on Rising Bubble Behavior

Rie Arai, Kousuke Mizuno, Akiko Kaneko, Hideaki Monji, Yutaka Abe, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Kazuyuki Takase

ICONE 2013; V004T09A045https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15577

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View Articletitled, Development of Prediction Technology of Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Under Earthquake Acceleration: 9 — Effect of Structure Vibration on Rising Bubble Behavior

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Topics: Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Earthquakes , Two-phase flow , Vibration , Bubbly flow , Safety , Nuclear reactors , Visualization , Cycles

Simulation of Oscillating Free Interface Behavior by Using OpenFOAM

Qingyun Zeng, Jiejin Cai, Tadashi Watanabe

ICONE 2013; V004T09A046https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15586

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Oscillating Free Interface Behavior by Using OpenFOAM

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Topics: Simulation , Bubbles , Two-phase flow , Oscillations , Pressure

Analysis of Flowing Characteristics in IRWST Under Pressure Relief Condition

Mengchao Zhang, Xiangbin Li, Xiaolu Fang, Yuhao Zhang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A047https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15592

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Flowing Characteristics in IRWST Under Pressure Relief Condition

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Containment , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Nuclear power stations , Particulate matter , Pressure

Recent Knowledge From an Experimental Investigation on Self-Leveling Behavior of Debris Bed

Songbai Cheng, Hidemasa Yamano, Tohru Suzuki, Yoshiharu Tobita, Yuya Nakamura, Syohei Taketa, Sinpei Nishi, Bin Zhang, Tatsuya Matsumoto, Koji Morita

ICONE 2013; V004T09A048https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15595

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View Articletitled, Recent Knowledge From an Experimental Investigation on Self-Leveling Behavior of Debris Bed

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Topics: Accidents , Boiling , Collaboration , Computers , Coolants , Density , Fast neutron reactors , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Nuclear power

APR+ Core Flow and Pressure Distributions Under the 4 Pump Unbalanced Flow Condition

K. Kim, D. J. Euh, Y. J. Youn, I. C. Chu, H. S. Choi, T. S. Kwon

ICONE 2013; V004T09A049https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15608

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View Articletitled, APR+ Core Flow and Pressure Distributions Under the 4 Pump Unbalanced Flow Condition

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Pumps , Engineering prototypes , Fuels , Impulse (Physics) , Preservation , Reactor vessels , Test facilities

Measurement of Velocity and Temperature Profiles in the Scaled-Down CANDU-6 Moderator Tank

Hyoung Tae Kim, Jae Eun Cha, Bo Wook Rhee, Hwa-Lim Choi, Han Seo, In Cheol Bang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A050https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15620

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Velocity and Temperature Profiles in the Scaled-Down CANDU-6 Moderator Tank

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Topics: Accidents , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow visualization , Fluorescence , Heating , Lasers , Nuclear power

Analysis of Flow Stability Boundaries of ERVC System

Fei Li, Di Jin, Xiao Jing Liu, Xu Cheng

ICONE 2013; V004T09A051https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15632

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Flow Stability Boundaries of ERVC System

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Topics: Boiling , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow instability , Reactor vessels , Stability , Two-phase flow , Equilibrium (Physics) , Oscillations , Accident management

ATHLET Simulation of OECD/NEA ROSA-2 Test-2 About Cold Leg Intermediate-Break LOCA

Nan Yu, Xiaoliang Fu, Zheng Du, Lifang Liu, Zhen Cao, Yanhua Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A052https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15635

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View Articletitled, ATHLET Simulation of OECD/NEA ROSA-2 Test-2 About Cold Leg Intermediate-Break LOCA

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Topics: Accidents , Coolants , Cycles , Failure , Safety , Simulation , Test facilities

Verification of Accumulator Model in COSINE

Huie Sha, Hao Zhang, Zheng Du, Yiqiang Xiong, Yanhua Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A053https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15639

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View Articletitled, Verification of Accumulator Model in COSINE

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Topics: Secondary cells , Computer software , Cores (Molding materials) , Design , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Gravity (Force) , Inertia (Mechanics) , Nitrogen

ATHLET Analysis of OECD/NEA ROSA-2 Test 7 Experiments on Intermediate-Break LOCA at Cold Leg

Zheng Du, Xiaoliang Fu, Nan Yu, Lifang Liu, Zhen Cao, Yanhua Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A054https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15646

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View Articletitled, ATHLET Analysis of OECD/NEA ROSA-2 Test 7 Experiments on Intermediate-Break LOCA at Cold Leg

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Topics: Accidents , Boilers , Coolants , Cycles , Dimensions , Feedwater , Flow (Dynamics) , Nozzles , Safety , Test facilities

Sobol′ Sensitivity Analysis Using a Neural Network Model of a LB-LOCA in the ZION Nuclear Power Plant With CATHARE-2 V2.5 Code

Fabrice Fouet, Pierre Probst

ICONE 2013; V004T09A055https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15674

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View Articletitled, Sobol′ Sensitivity Analysis Using a Neural Network Model of a LB-LOCA in the ZION Nuclear Power Plant With CATHARE-2 V2.5 Code

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Topics: Neural network models , Nuclear power stations , Sensitivity analysis , Uncertainty , Safety , Artificial neural networks , Fuels , Acceptance criteria , Accidents , Cladding systems (Building)

The Research of Flow Instability in Vertical Parallel Natural Circulation Channels Based on Relap5

Jingjing Li, Tao Zhou, Mingqiang Song, Yanping Huang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A056https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15686

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View Articletitled, The Research of Flow Instability in Vertical Parallel Natural Circulation Channels Based on Relap5

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Topics: Computers , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow instability , Geometry , Heating , Oscillations , Two-phase flow

Pressure Drop Characteristics of Flow Boiling in Narrow Rectangular Channel

Shu-ping Lv, Liang-ming Pan, De-qi Chen

ICONE 2013; V004T09A057https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15710

Abstract

View Articletitled, Pressure Drop Characteristics of Flow Boiling in Narrow Rectangular Channel

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop

Experimental Investigation on Bubbly Flow in Rectangular Channel Under Rolling Condition

Chaoxing Yan, Changqi Yan, Licheng Sun, Yang Wang, Daogui Tian, Guangyuan Jin

ICONE 2013; V004T09A058https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15718

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation on Bubbly Flow in Rectangular Channel Under Rolling Condition

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Topics: Bubbly flow , Ducts

Study on the Characteristics in the Liquid Slug of Rising Slug Flow in Narrow Rectangular Channel

Yang Wang, Changqi Yan, Licheng Sun, Chaoxing Yan, Dianchuan Xing, Daogui Tian, Guangyuan Jin

ICONE 2013; V004T09A059https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15756

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on the Characteristics in the Liquid Slug of Rising Slug Flow in Narrow Rectangular Channel

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Topics: Slug flows

Flow-Induced Grid-to-Rod Fretting Test and Simulation for NFI PWR Fuel Assembly

Shota Okui, Yuichiro Kubo, Shumpei Kakinoki, Roger Y. Lu, Zeses Karoutas, Tsutomu Ikeno

ICONE 2013; V004T09A060https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15816

Abstract

View Articletitled, Flow-Induced Grid-to-Rod Fretting Test and Simulation for NFI PWR Fuel Assembly

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Manufacturing , Pressurized water reactors , Simulation , Fuel rods , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Flow-induced vibrations , Vibration

Analysis of Automatic Depressurization System Stage 4 Valves Inadvertent Actuation Scenario for a Certain Passive Power Plant

Lu Lu, Jianhui Yu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A061https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15841

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis of Automatic Depressurization System Stage 4 Valves Inadvertent Actuation Scenario for a Certain Passive Power Plant

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Topics: Power stations , Valves , Emergency core cooling systems , Oxidation , Acceptance criteria , Cladding systems (Building) , Design , Probabilistic risk assessment , Risk , Temperature

Tightness Analysis of Pressured Equipment in Experimental Test on Steam Condensation on the Cold Surface

Lin Yang, Liyong Han

ICONE 2013; V004T09A062https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15888

Abstract

View Articletitled, Tightness Analysis of Pressured Equipment in Experimental Test on Steam Condensation on the Cold Surface

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Topics: Condensation , Steam , Containment , Design , Heat , Pressure , Accidents , Cooling systems , Natural phenomena , Pressurized water reactors

CFD Analysis of Thermal Stratification of China Lead Alloy Cooled Research Reactor (CLEAR-I)

Pengcheng Zhao, Zhao Chen, Tao Zhou, Hongli Chen

ICONE 2013; V004T09A063https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15897

Abstract

View Articletitled, CFD Analysis of Thermal Stratification of China Lead Alloy Cooled Research Reactor (CLEAR-I)

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Topics: China , Computational fluid dynamics , Lead alloys , Thermal stratification

Evaluation Study of NPPs Design Improvement Based on SGTR Calculation Result

Jian Zhang, Changjiang Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A064https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15901

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation Study of NPPs Design Improvement Based on SGTR Calculation Result

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Topics: Design , Nuclear power stations , Accidents , Safety , Cooling , High pressure (Physics) , Pressure

The ACC Configuration Sensitivity Study for AP1000 Large Break LOCA

Jianhui Yu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A065https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15931

Abstract

View Articletitled, The ACC Configuration Sensitivity Study for AP1000 Large Break LOCA

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Heat , Nuclear power stations , Nuclear reactor coolants , Pressure , Reactor vessels , Secondary cells , Signals , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics)

Numerical Analysis of Containment Response Under Accident Conditions

Shengzhi Yu, Jianjun Wang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A066https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15946

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Containment Response Under Accident Conditions

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Topics: Accidents , Containment , Numerical analysis

An Experimental Study on Liquid Film Dynamics and Interfacial Wave of Air-Water Two-Phase Flow in a Horizontal Channel

Youjia Zhang, Weimin Ma, Shengjie Gong

ICONE 2013; V004T09A067https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15952

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Experimental Study on Liquid Film Dynamics and Interfacial Wave of Air-Water Two-Phase Flow in a Horizontal Channel

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Film thickness , Liquid films , Stability , Two-phase flow , Water , Waves

Study on the Behaviors of a Conceptual Passive Containment Cooling System

Jianjun Wang, Beibei Luo, Xueqing Guo, Zhongning Sun

ICONE 2013; V004T09A068https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15960

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on the Behaviors of a Conceptual Passive Containment Cooling System

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Topics: Containment , Cooling systems

Validation of a Hybrid Surface Renewal Theory Based HTC Model for the Simulation of Condensation Induced Water Hammer

Sabin Cristian Ceuca, Rafael Macián-Juan

ICONE 2013; V004T09A069https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-15987

Abstract

View Articletitled, Validation of a Hybrid Surface Renewal Theory Based HTC Model for the Simulation of Condensation Induced Water Hammer

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Topics: Condensation , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients , Simulation , Subcooling , Water hammer

Investigation of Thermophysical and Nuclear Properties of Prospective Coolants for Generation-IV Nuclear Reactors

Alexey Dragunov, Eugene Saltanov, Igor Pioro, Brian Ikeda, Marija Miletic, Anastasiia Zvorykina

ICONE 2013; V004T09A070https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16020

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of Thermophysical and Nuclear Properties of Prospective Coolants for Generation-IV Nuclear Reactors

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Topics: Coolants , Nuclear reactors , Fast neutron reactors , Molten salt reactors , Sodium fast reactors , Very high temperature reactors , Collaboration , Corrosion , Design , Generation IV reactors

Study on Mixing Process of Two Component Gases in a Stable Stratified Fluid Layer: Effectiveness on Natural Convection

Tetsuaki Takeda, Shumpei Funatani

ICONE 2013; V004T09A071https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16063

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Mixing Process of Two Component Gases in a Stable Stratified Fluid Layer: Effectiveness on Natural Convection

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Topics: Fluids , Gases , Natural convection , Diffusion (Physics) , Very high temperature reactors , Accidents , Density , Dimensions , Helium , Nitrogen

Theoretical and Experimental Study on Natural Circulation Relevant to Nuclear Heating Reactor

Dingqu Wang, Haijun Jia, Yanfei Sun, Yang Liu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A072https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16107

Abstract

View Articletitled, Theoretical and Experimental Study on Natural Circulation Relevant to Nuclear Heating Reactor

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Topics: Heating , Flow (Dynamics) , Computation , Heat transfer , Steady state

Experimental Research of Supercritical Water Heat Transfer in Different Channels

Hong-bo Li, Meng Zhao, Han-yang Gu, Fei Wang, Jian-min Zhang, Yong Zhang, Jue Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A073https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16115

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Research of Supercritical Water Heat Transfer in Different Channels

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Topics: Heat transfer , Water , Fluids , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Buoyancy , Heat flux

RELAP5 Core Modeling Study for Level 1 PRA Thermal-Hydraulic Analyses

Changjiang Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A074https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16125

Abstract

View Articletitled, RELAP5 Core Modeling Study for Level 1 PRA Thermal-Hydraulic Analyses

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Topics: Modeling , Damage , Accidents , Cladding systems (Building) , Coolants , Cross-flow , Failure , Pressurized water reactors , Probabilistic risk assessment , Temperature

Study of Pulsating Laminar Flow Field and Resistance Characteristics in Rectangular Channel

Yusheng Liu, Chunming Zhang, Sichao Tan, Lijing Wen, Shuai Ma

ICONE 2013; V004T09A075https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16131

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study of Pulsating Laminar Flow Field and Resistance Characteristics in Rectangular Channel

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Topics: Laminar flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Channel flow , Friction , Pressure drop , Pulsatile flow

Study on Controlling Condensation Heat Transfer by Using Functionalized Heat Transfer Surface

Syota Yoshizawa, Sho Ikeda, Yasuo Koizumi

ICONE 2013; V004T09A076https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16160

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Controlling Condensation Heat Transfer by Using Functionalized Heat Transfer Surface

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Gold plating , Copper , Steam , Condensed matter , Drainage , Shapes

Photographic Study of Subcooled Pool Boiling Critical Heat Flux on Horizontal Cylinders With Commercial and Rough Surfaces

Min Han Htet, Katsuya Fukuda, Qiusheng Liu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A077https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16174

Abstract

View Articletitled, Photographic Study of Subcooled Pool Boiling Critical Heat Flux on Horizontal Cylinders With Commercial and Rough Surfaces

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Topics: Critical heat flux , Cylinders , Photography , Pool boiling , Subcooling , Surface roughness , Vapors , Bubbles , Atmospheric pressure , Boiling

Bubble Growth During Subcooled Forced Convective Flow Boiling

Qiang Zheng, Puzhen Gao, Jian Hu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A078https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16200

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bubble Growth During Subcooled Forced Convective Flow Boiling

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Topics: Boiling , Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Subcooling , Collapse , Fluids , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Nucleation (Physics) , Pressure

Investigation of Conditions for Zinc Particle Release and Transport in the Reactor Core

Stefan Renger, Sören Alt, Wolfgang Kästner, André Seeliger, Daniel Fiss

ICONE 2013; V004T09A079https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16218

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of Conditions for Zinc Particle Release and Transport in the Reactor Core

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Topics: Accidents , Coolants , Corrosion , Fuels , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Containment , Fuel rods , Pressurized water reactors

Experimental Study on the Fluctuation Characteristics of Pressure Drop and Mass Flux of the Two-Phase Flow in Narrow Channel

Deqi Chen, Qinghua Wang, Zhengang Duan, Liang-ming Pan

ICONE 2013; V004T09A080https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16246

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Study on the Fluctuation Characteristics of Pressure Drop and Mass Flux of the Two-Phase Flow in Narrow Channel

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Topics: Pressure drop , Two-phase flow

Experimental Modeling of Light Phase Effect on Heat Transfer in Rod Bundle

O. N. Kashinsky, P. D. Lobanov, A. S. Kurdyumov, N. A. Pribaturin, S. E. Volkov

ICONE 2013; V004T09A081https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16247

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Modeling of Light Phase Effect on Heat Transfer in Rod Bundle

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Topics: Fuel rods , Heat transfer , Modeling , Flow (Dynamics) , Porosity , Rods , Two-phase flow

Analysis of the Velocity Field of Thermal Stratification in Pipes

Limiao Xing, Wenbin Zhuo, Bingde Chen, Dewen Yuan, Wanyu Xiong

ICONE 2013; V004T09A082https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16265

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis of the Velocity Field of Thermal Stratification in Pipes

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Topics: Pipes , Thermal stratification , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Fluids , Computational fluid dynamics , Stress , Surges , Damage , Deformation

Bubble Generation From an Orifice in Upward and Downward Liquid Flow

O. N. Kashinsky, P. D. Lobanov, A. V. Chinak, M. A. Vorobyev

ICONE 2013; V004T09A083https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16270

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bubble Generation From an Orifice in Upward and Downward Liquid Flow

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Topics: Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow

Estimation of Void Fraction in Dispersed Bubbly Flow With a Constant Electric Current Method

Shin-ichiro Uesawa, Akiko Kaneko, Yutaka Abe

ICONE 2013; V004T09A084https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16279

Abstract

View Articletitled, Estimation of Void Fraction in Dispersed Bubbly Flow With a Constant Electric Current Method

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Topics: Bubbly flow , Electric current , Porosity , Flow (Dynamics) , Bubbles , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Shapes , Electrodes

Research on Bubble Growth and Frequency at Higher System Pressure in Narrow Rectangular Channel

Jian Hu, Puzhen Gao, Qiang Zheng

ICONE 2013; V004T09A085https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16319

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research on Bubble Growth and Frequency at Higher System Pressure in Narrow Rectangular Channel

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Topics: Bubbles , Heat flux , Pressure , Subcooling

Magnetic Field Effect on the Natural Convection of a Liquid Metal in a Horizontal Cylinder

Z. H. Wang, S. Yang, H. Chen

ICONE 2013; V004T09A086https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16349

Abstract

View Articletitled, Magnetic Field Effect on the Natural Convection of a Liquid Metal in a Horizontal Cylinder

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Topics: Cylinders , Liquid metals , Magnetic fields , Natural convection , Magnetohydrodynamics , Heat transfer , Alloys , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Gallium

AP1000 3D Rod Ejection Reactor Core Thermal Analyses

Huimin Qin

ICONE 2013; V004T09A087https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16354

Abstract

View Articletitled, AP1000 3D Rod Ejection Reactor Core Thermal Analyses

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Accidents , Cladding systems (Building) , Computers , Enthalpy , Equilibrium (Physics) , Failure mechanisms , Fuels , Nuclear industry , Physics

Verification of Nonlinear Proper Orthogonal Decomposition Reduced Order Modeling for BWR Fuel Assemblies

Dennis P. Prill, Andreas G. Class

ICONE 2013; V004T09A088https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16434

Abstract

View Articletitled, Verification of Nonlinear Proper Orthogonal Decomposition Reduced Order Modeling for BWR Fuel Assemblies

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Density , Fuels , Modeling , Oscillations , Principal component analysis , Stability

Numerical Analysis on Heat Transfer-Characteristics of Supercritical Pressure Water in a Heated Tube Based on Three Dimensional Two-Fluid Model

Yasuo Ose, Takayuki Suzuki, Takeharu Misawa, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Kazuyuki Takase

ICONE 2013; V004T09A089https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16435

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis on Heat Transfer-Characteristics of Supercritical Pressure Water in a Heated Tube Based on Three Dimensional Two-Fluid Model

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Topics: Fluids , Heat , Numerical analysis , Pressure , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Design , Nuclear power , Supercritical water reactors

Heat Transfer to Water at Supercritical Parameters in Vertical Tubes, Annular Channels, 3- and 7-Rod Bundles

V. G. Razumovskiy, E. M. Mayevskiy, A. E. Koloskov, E. N. Pis’mennyi, I. L. Pioro

ICONE 2013; V004T09A090https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16442

Abstract

View Articletitled, Heat Transfer to Water at Supercritical Parameters in Vertical Tubes, Annular Channels, 3- and 7-Rod Bundles

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Topics: Fuels , Heat transfer , Water

Assessment of Choking Flow Models in RELAP5 for Flashing Flow Through Small Cracks

Shripad T. Revankar, Brian Wolf, Jovica R. Riznic, Ganesh Srinivasan

ICONE 2013; V004T09A091https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16448

Abstract

View Articletitled, Assessment of Choking Flow Models in RELAP5 for Flashing Flow Through Small Cracks

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Topics: Flashing , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture (Materials) , Boilers , Leakage , Safety , Thermal hydraulics

ITER CC Conductor Pressure Drop Test and Result Analysis

Liang Guo, Huajun Liu, Peng Han, Denggang Cai, Chengcheng Xu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A092https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16459

Abstract

View Articletitled, ITER CC Conductor Pressure Drop Test and Result Analysis

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Topics: Pressure drop

Theoretical Research on Flow Instability in Parallel Channels Under Motion Conditions

Yingying Ma, Wenxi Tian, Guanghui Su, Libo Qian, Youjia Zhang, Yanping Huang, Yanlin Wang, Suizheng Qiu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A093https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16476

Abstract

View Articletitled, Theoretical Research on Flow Instability in Parallel Channels Under Motion Conditions

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Topics: Flow instability , Flow (Dynamics) , Oscillations , Stability , Algorithms , Design , Gears , Gravitational acceleration , Thermal hydraulics

LBLOCA Analysis of CPR1000 NPP With Advanced Accumulator

Hongwei Hu, Jianqiang Shan, Junli Gou, Bo Zhang, Haitao Wang, Zijiang Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A094https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16480

Abstract

View Articletitled, LBLOCA Analysis of CPR1000 NPP With Advanced Accumulator

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Secondary cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Accidents , Safety , Cladding systems (Building) , Design , Pressure , Pressure drop

Experimental Investigation of Steam Bubble Condensation in Flowing Subcooled Water With Two Different Injection Nozzle Geometries

Suleiman Al Issa, Patricia B. Weisensee

ICONE 2013; V004T09A095https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16494

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Steam Bubble Condensation in Flowing Subcooled Water With Two Different Injection Nozzle Geometries

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Topics: Bubbles , Condensation , Nozzles , Steam , Subcooling , Water , Pipes , Pressure , Boiling , Computational fluid dynamics

Safety Analysis of CPR1000 Spent Fuel Pool in Case of Loss of Heat Sink

Haitao Wang, Li Ge, Jianqiang Shan, Junli Gou, Bo Zhang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A096https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16503

Abstract

View Articletitled, Safety Analysis of CPR1000 Spent Fuel Pool in Case of Loss of Heat Sink

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Topics: Heat sinks , Safety , Spent nuclear fuels , Water , Cooling , Boiling , Water temperature , Fuels , Coolants , Cooling systems

Experimental Observation of the General Trends of the Steady State and Instability Behavior of Supercritical Water Natural Circulation

Fa Lv, Yan-ping Huang, Yan-lin Wang, Xiao Yan

ICONE 2013; V004T09A097https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16504

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Observation of the General Trends of the Steady State and Instability Behavior of Supercritical Water Natural Circulation

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Topics: Steady state , Water , Pressure , Water temperature , Heating , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Temperature , Water pressure

Numerical Simulation of Accident Scenario in HTGR (Pebble Bed Reactor) Using COMSOL^® Code

Geoffrey J. Peter

ICONE 2013; V004T09A098https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16535

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Accident Scenario in HTGR (Pebble Bed Reactor) Using COMSOL<sup>®</sup> Code

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Topics: Accidents , Computer simulation , Very high temperature reactors , Computers , High temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , China , Coolants , Dust

Effects of the RHR Return Line Elevation to the Suppression Pool Temperature of the Lungmen ABWR Containment

Yen-Shu Chen, Ansheng Lin, Yng-Ruey Yuann

ICONE 2013; V004T09A099https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16540

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of the RHR Return Line Elevation to the Suppression Pool Temperature of the Lungmen ABWR Containment

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Topics: Containment , Temperature , Water , Sprays , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Accidents , Boiling water reactors , Coolants

Loss of Cooling Thermal Analysis for the Spent Fuel Pool of the Chinshan Nuclear Power Plant

Yng-Ruey Yuann, Yen-Shu Chen, Ansheng Lin

ICONE 2013; V004T09A100https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16541

Abstract

View Articletitled, Loss of Cooling Thermal Analysis for the Spent Fuel Pool of the Chinshan Nuclear Power Plant

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Topics: Cooling , Nuclear power stations , Spent nuclear fuels , Thermal analysis , Fuels , Temperature , Cladding systems (Building) , Accidents , Water , Water temperature

Experimental and Prediction Methods Investigation of Two-Phase Frictional Pressure Drop in Rectangular Narrow Channel

Dong Huang, Pu-zhen Gao

ICONE 2013; V004T09A101https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16562

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental and Prediction Methods Investigation of Two-Phase Frictional Pressure Drop in Rectangular Narrow Channel

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Topics: Pressure drop , Viscosity

Preliminary Design and Analysis of a Lead-Bismuth Natural Circulation Loop

Guangming Ran, Qunying Huang, Sheng Gao

ICONE 2013; V004T09A102https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16568

Abstract

View Articletitled, Preliminary Design and Analysis of a Lead-Bismuth Natural Circulation Loop

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Coolants , Pumps , Alloys , Circuits , Cooling , Heat transfer coefficients , Liquid metals , Nuclear reactors

Uncertainty Propagation in Complex Codes Calculations

Mohammad Pourgol-Mohammad

ICONE 2013; V004T09A103https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16570

Abstract

View Articletitled, Uncertainty Propagation in Complex Codes Calculations

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Topics: Thermal hydraulics , Uncertainty

Improving Thermal-Hydraulic Calculation Modules of THERMIX Code Based on LU Decomposition

Yang Tang, Yangping Zhou, Zhiwei Zhou

ICONE 2013; V004T09A104https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16575

Abstract

View Articletitled, Improving Thermal-Hydraulic Calculation Modules of THERMIX Code Based on LU Decomposition

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Topics: Accidents , Accuracy and precision , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Safety , Storage , Thermal conductivity , Very high temperature reactors

Experimental Investigation of Wall Nucleate Boiling Models in Narrow Channel

Weihong Chen, Ang Guo, Lixin Yang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A105https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16579

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Wall Nucleate Boiling Models in Narrow Channel

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Topics: Nucleate boiling , Bubbles , Density , Nucleation (Physics) , Subcooling , Atmospheric pressure , Boiling , Dynamic models , Fluids , Visualization

The Characteristics of Heat Transfer in a Narrow Rectangular Channel Under Rolling Motion

Shu Lan, Si-Chao Tan

ICONE 2013; V004T09A106https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16584

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Characteristics of Heat Transfer in a Narrow Rectangular Channel Under Rolling Motion

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Topics: Forced convection , Heat transfer , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Turbulence , Fluctuations (Physics) , Heat transfer coefficients , Oscillations , Reynolds number

Thermal Hydraulics Characteristics Simulation of CPR1000 Using CFD Method

Yanmeng Chao, Yujia Zhai, Lixin Yang, Mingqian Zhang, Yuangang Duan

ICONE 2013; V004T09A107https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16591

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Hydraulics Characteristics Simulation of CPR1000 Using CFD Method

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Thermal hydraulics , Flow (Dynamics) , Safety , Vessels , China , Dimensions , Nuclear power , Pressurized water reactors

Research of Seawater Effects on Thermal-Hydraulic Behavior at Severe Accident: 1 — Research Plan and Results of Preliminary Experiments

Wei Liu, Taku Nagatake, Kazuyuki Takase, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Fumihisa Nagase

ICONE 2013; V004T09A108https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16599

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research of Seawater Effects on Thermal-Hydraulic Behavior at Severe Accident: 1 — Research Plan and Results of Preliminary Experiments

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Topics: Accidents , Seawater , Precipitation , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Heat transfer , Nuclear reactor accidents , Computer simulation , Cooling , Nuclear fuels , Nuclear power stations

Development of Numerical Simulation Method for Relocation Behavior of Molten Debris in Nuclear Reactors: 1 — Preliminary Analysis of Relocation of Molten Debris to Lower Plenum

Susumu Yamashita, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Kazuyuki Takase

ICONE 2013; V004T09A109https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16604

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Numerical Simulation Method for Relocation Behavior of Molten Debris in Nuclear Reactors: 1 — Preliminary Analysis of Relocation of Molten Debris to Lower Plenum

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Topics: Computer simulation , Nuclear reactors , Melting , Boiling water reactors , Solidification , Fuels , Heat , Numerical analysis , Simulation , Simulation models

Numerical Computation of One-Dimensional Unsteady Two-Phase Flow Using HEM Model and IAPWS IF-97 Equations of State

Nitin Khola, Manmohan Pandey

ICONE 2013; V004T09A110https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16611

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Computation of One-Dimensional Unsteady Two-Phase Flow Using HEM Model and IAPWS IF-97 Equations of State

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Topics: Computation , Equations of state , Two-phase flow , Transients (Dynamics) , Computer simulation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Nuclear reactors , Accidents , Boiling water reactors , Compressible flow

Heat Transfer Correlation for Boiling Flows in Vertical Rectangular Narrow Channel

Chong Chen, Puzhen Gao

ICONE 2013; V004T09A111https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16616

Abstract

View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Correlation for Boiling Flows in Vertical Rectangular Narrow Channel

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients

Development of Experimental Setup of High Temperature Helium Loop and Preparation for In-Pile Operation

Marija Miletić, Rostislav Fukač, Igor Pioro, Alexey Dragunov

ICONE 2013; V004T09A112https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16715

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Experimental Setup of High Temperature Helium Loop and Preparation for In-Pile Operation

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Topics: Helium , High temperature , Very high temperature reactors , Coolants , Uranium , Fuels , Graphite , Nuclear power , Nuclear reactors , Advanced materials

Validation of the System Code APROS for Fast Transients

Manuel Raqué, Heiko Herbell, Thomas Schulenberg

ICONE 2013; V004T09A113https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16746

Abstract

View Articletitled, Validation of the System Code APROS for Fast Transients

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Topics: Transients (Dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Computer simulation , Water , Boiling , Heating , Oscillations , Pipes , Pressure , Reflection

RELAP5-3D Assessment Using a Qualified Experimental Database

F. Fiori, A. Kovtonyuk, A. Petruzzi, M. Kovtonyuk, F. D’Auria

ICONE 2013; V004T09A114https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16749

Abstract

View Articletitled, RELAP5-3D Assessment Using a Qualified Experimental Database

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Topics: Databases , Transients (Dynamics) , Uncertainty , Accidents , Licensing , Modeling , Nuclear power stations , Nuclear research , Pressurized water reactors , Quality control

Review of the State of the Art on Startup Transients in Natural Circulation Boiling Water Systems

S. P. Lakshmanan, Manmohan Pandey

ICONE 2013; V004T09A115https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16778

Abstract

View Articletitled, Review of the State of the Art on Startup Transients in Natural Circulation Boiling Water Systems

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Topics: Boiling , Boiling water reactors , Computer simulation , Flashing , Pipeline risers , Pressure , Risers (Casting) , Safety , Transients (Dynamics) , Uncertainty

A Preliminary 3D Steam Flow Analysis for CET Behavior During LSTF SBLOCA Experiment Using FLUENT Code

Dwi Irwanto, Akira Satou, Takeshi Takeda, Hideo Nakamura

ICONE 2013; V004T09A116https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16808

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Preliminary 3D Steam Flow Analysis for CET Behavior During LSTF SBLOCA Experiment Using FLUENT Code

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Computational fluid dynamics , Temperature , Fuel rods , Boundary-value problems , Cladding systems (Building) , Fuels , Heat , Heat transfer

RELAP5 Code Study of ROSA/LSTF Experiment on a PWR Station Blackout (TMLB’) Transient

Takeshi Takeda, Hideo Nakamura

ICONE 2013; V004T09A117https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16811

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View Articletitled, RELAP5 Code Study of ROSA/LSTF Experiment on a PWR Station Blackout (TMLB’) Transient

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Topics: Pressurized water reactors , Transients (Dynamics) , Coolants , Cooling , Accident management , Boilers , Engines , Fire , Flow (Dynamics) , Safety

Measurement of Three-Dimensional Time-Averaged Void Fraction Distribution in Rod Bundle in Air-Water System by X-Ray CT Technique

Kenichi Katono, Jun Nukaga, Takuji Nagayoshi, Kenichi Yasuda

ICONE 2013; V004T09A118https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16814

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Three-Dimensional Time-Averaged Void Fraction Distribution in Rod Bundle in Air-Water System by X-Ray CT Technique

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Topics: Computerized tomography , Fuel rods , Porosity , Water , Boiling water reactors , Fuels , Manufacturing , Two-phase flow , Pressure transducers , X-rays

A Research on Eliminating the Deposited Water After Water-Ingress Accident in HTR

Peng Liu, Yanhua Zheng

ICONE 2013; V004T09A119https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16835

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View Articletitled, A Research on Eliminating the Deposited Water After Water-Ingress Accident in HTR

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Topics: Accidents , Boilers , Evaporation , Water

The Development and Assessment of a New CHF Correlation for PWR Fuel Assemblies

Ning Bai, Wei Liu, Yuanbing Zhu, Jianqiang Shan, Bo Zhang, Junli Gou, Zhihao Ren, Jinggang Li

ICONE 2013; V004T09A120https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16844

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View Articletitled, The Development and Assessment of a New CHF Correlation for PWR Fuel Assemblies

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Topics: Critical heat flux , Fuels , Heart failure , Pressurized water reactors

A Correlation of Heat Transfer Non-Uniformity in Rod Bundle and its Application to Sub-Channel Code

Ting Yang, Xu Cheng, Xiaojing Liu

ICONE 2013; V004T09A121https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16880

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View Articletitled, A Correlation of Heat Transfer Non-Uniformity in Rod Bundle and its Application to Sub-Channel Code

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Topics: Fuel rods , Heat transfer , Computational fluid dynamics , Liquid metal cooled reactors , Supercritical water reactors , Corners (Structural elements) , Design , Dimensionless numbers , Fuels , Generation IV reactors

Countermeasures Derived From the Lessons of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Tadashi Narabayashi

ICONE 2013; V004T09A122https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16895

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View Articletitled, Countermeasures Derived From the Lessons of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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Topics: Countermeasures , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Nuclear reactor accidents , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Accidents , Earthquakes , Electricity (Physics) , Nuclear power , Oceans

Design of Fluidic Diode for a High-Temperature DRACS Test Facility

Qiuping Lv, Minghui Chen, Xiaodong Sun, Richard Christensen, Thomas Blue, Graydon Yoder, Dane Wilson, Piyush Sabharwall

ICONE 2013; V004T09A123https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16902

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View Articletitled, Design of Fluidic Diode for a High-Temperature DRACS Test Facility

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Topics: Design , High temperature , Test facilities , Flow (Dynamics) , Vortices , Nozzles , Accidents , Buoyancy , Computational fluid dynamics , Convection

Nanofluid Boiling Heat Transfer and Critical Heat Flux Enhancement: Mechanism to Be Revealed

Junmei Wu, Jiyun Zhao, Yun Wang

ICONE 2013; V004T09A124https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE21-16903

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View Articletitled, Nanofluid Boiling Heat Transfer and Critical Heat Flux Enhancement: Mechanism to Be Revealed

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Topics: Boiling , Critical heat flux , Heat transfer , Nanofluids , Fluids , Bubbles , Computer cooling , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Heat flux , Nanoparticles

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