Thermal trials on a water-cooled LWR flask

The detailed experimental results have revealed a good physical understanding of heat-transfer processes both inside and outside the flask. The contribution of some processes is at present unquantifiable, but small adjustments to factors enables accurate predictions to be made. The knowledge gained will enhance the design of new flasks. Measured temperatures fit predicted variations to better than 10C standard deviation, and absolute temperatures can be predicted to about 50C accuracy. 2 references, 6 figures