Applicability of annular flow model to countercurrent flow in debris beds consisting of large particles

Countercurrent flow limitation (CCFL) is the dominant dryout phenomenon in a debris bed that may be formed during a severe accident such as that observed at Three Mile Island unit 2. The actual CCFL situation in a debris bed is very complex, and it is difficult to treat. An annular flow model was developed to predict CCFL in a pipe. If a hypothetical flow channel were assumed, CCFL in a debris bed could be treated in the same manner as CCFL in a pipe. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the annular flow model developed for CCFL in a pipe is applicable for CCFL in a debris bed