Published March 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

A rewetting model during core bottom-up reflood process after PWR LOCA

  • 1. Xi'an Jiaotong Univ. (China). Dept, of Nuclear and Thermal Power Engineering
  • 2. Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University Japan (Japan)

Description

Based on the relevant works, a new model of rewetting during bottom-up reflood process after PWR LOCA is represented. Two-fluid equations with consideration of entrainment and two-dimensional conduction equations describe the two-phase flow process and wall conduction characteristics respectively. The distinct advantage of this model is the definition of a transition region instead of the nuclear concepts of Quench Temperature, Sputtering Temperature or Leidenfrost Temperature. The author model will be implemented into TRAC code after further qualification and verification

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 14-19, 26
ISSN
0258-0918