An algorithm for sodium boiling is developed in order to extend the applicability of SSC-K, which is a main system analysis code for the KALIMER (Korea Advanced LIquid MEtal Reactor) conceptual design. As the capability of the current SSC-K version is limited to simulation of only a single-phase sodium flow, its applicable range should not be enough to assess the fuel integrity under some of HCDA (Hypothetical Core Disruptive Accident) initiating events where sodium boiling is anticipated. The two-phase flow model similar to that used for the light water system is known to be no more effective directly to liquid metal reactors, because the phenomena observed between two reactor coolant systems are definitely different. The developing algorithm is based on a multiple-bubble slug ejection model, which allows a finite number of bubbles in a channel at any time. The present work is a continuous effort following the former study to confirm a qualitative acceptance on the model. Since the model has been applied only to the active fuel region in the former study, a part of its qualification seems to have already been demonstrated. For its application to the whole KALIMER core channel, however, the model needs to be examined the applicability to the fuel regions other than the active fuel. The present study primarily focuses on that point. In a result, although the model may be improved in a sense through the present study over the previous modeling, a clear limitation is also confirmed with the validity of the model. The further development, therefore, is required for this model to achieve its goal by resolving such limitations.
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10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering
April 14–18, 2002
Arlington, Virginia, USA
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0-7918-3597-9
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W. P. Chang,
W. P. Chang
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, Korea
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Dohee Hahn
Dohee Hahn
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, Korea
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W. P. Chang
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, Korea
Dohee Hahn
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, Korea
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ICONE10-22215, pp. 333-341; 9 pages
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March 4, 2009
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Chang, WP, & Hahn, D. "Development of Sodium Two-Phase Flow Model for KALIMER Core Analysis." Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. 10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Volume 3. Arlington, Virginia, USA. April 14–18, 2002. pp. 333-341. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22215
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