Development and validation of a one-dimensional solidification model—Part I: Analytical model

C Zeng, M Liu, W Zhang, L Liu, L Liu, H Gu - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The utilization of high-freezing point coolants in Gen IV reactors offers advantages in terms
of high thermodynamic efficiency and inherent safety. However, it also introduces the risk of …

Numerical safety analysis on a conceptual design of fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactors under the influence of ocean conditions

L Liu, J Zhang, Z Liu, Z Guo, M Liu, Y Xiao… - Progress in Nuclear …, 2025 - Elsevier
The solid-fuel-type MSR, Fluoride-salt-cooled High-temperature Reactor, presents potential
advantages in passive safety, economics and multi-purpose applications. The FHRs applied …

Lattice Boltzmann solidification modeling of forced convection internal flows applied to Gen-IV nuclear reactor coolants

R Freile, ME Tano, JC Ragusa - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Generation-IV nuclear reactors involve novel coolants such as molten salts and lead. One of
the issues that must be assessed with these coolants is the risk of solidification during …

CFD assessment of RANS turbulence modeling for solidification in internal flows against experiments and higher fidelity LBM-LES phase change model

R Freile, ME Tano, JC Ragusa - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Generation-IV nuclear reactors' potential coolant candidates include molten salts and liquid
metals. Owing to their high melting temperature, both the design and safety assessments of …

Development and validation of a one-dimensional solidification model—Part II: Model validation for molten lead-bismuth

C Zeng, M Liu, W Zhang, L Liu, L Liu, H Gu - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) cooled fast reactor (LFR) has shown promising applications
due to its excellent neutron economy and thermal-hydraulic characteristics. Nevertheless …

Progress on coarse-mesh solidification modeling through an upscaling physics-based data-driven calibration

R Freile, ME Tano, JC Ragusa - International Journal of Heat and Mass …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research explores a fine-to-coarse mesh upscaling strategy for modeling solidification
under turbulent flow conditions, with a specific focus on molten salt flows relevant to …

Transient thermal hydraulic analysis of a small passive lead–bismuth eutectic cooled fast reactor

C Zeng, C Shen, X Jin, M Liu, K Okamoto, L Liu… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2025 - Elsevier
The lead–bismuth eutectic cooled fast reactor (LFR) emerges as a cutting-edge technology
in nuclear reactor design. This study introduces a compact, passive, and long-life LFR …

Numerical research on the influence of ocean conditions on the transient response of passive decay heat removal system of the floating Fluoride-Salt-Cooled High …

L Liu, Z Liu, J Zhang, C Shen, M Liu, Y Xiao… - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Molten Salt Reactors are one of the 4th generation nuclear reactor concepts, which
are proposed to be applied in future commercial ship propulsion, due to their great …

Development of a solidification blockage discriminant model in filling pipelines

C Zeng, C Shen, M Liu, X Tian, D Li, L Liu… - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Ensuring that the pipelines do not become blocked due to coolant solidification during the
coolant filling and discharge processes is crucial for the safe operation of Gen-IV reactors …

Experimental and numerical study on the transient heat transfer process for fluoride salt-to-air cooler

YS Chen, J Tian, HH Zhu, NX Wang - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to better characterize the transient thermal behavior of Fluoride salt-to-Air Cooler
(FAC) and then to forecast the risk of freezing under variable load, the numerical and …