Flow Distribution in the Inlet Plenum of Steam Generator
The flow distribution in a 1/5th scale model of inlet plenum of SG has been studied by a combination of experiments and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The distribution of liquid sodium in the inlet plenum of the steam generator strongly affects the thermal as well as mechanical performance of the steam generator. Various flow distribution devices have been used to make the flow distribution uniform in axial as well as tangential direction in the window region. Experiments have been conducted to measure the radial velocity distribution using Ultrasonic Velocity Profiler under a variety of conditions. The CFD modeling has been carried out for various configurations to give more insight into the flow distribution phenomena. The various flow distribution devices have been compared on the basis of a non uniformity index (NUI) parameter.
Steam Generator Flow Distribution Flow Distribution Devices CFD
A. W. Patwardhan L. T. Patil H. P. Khadamakar G. Padmakumar G. Vaidyanathan
Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019, India Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology,Matunga, Mumbai 400 019, India Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research Experimental Thermal Hydraulics Section Separation Technolo Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research Experimental Thermal Hydraulics Section Separation Technolo
国际会议
上海
英文
131-142
2010-10-10（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）