Development and validation of a one-dimensional solidification model—Part I: Analytical model
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
The lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) cooled fast reactor (LFR) has shown promising applications
due to its excellent neutron economy and thermal-hydraulic characteristics. Nevertheless …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
are proposed to be applied in future commercial ship propulsion, due to their great …
Development of a solidification blockage discriminant model in filling pipelines
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 …
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 …
(FAC) and then to forecast the risk of freezing under variable load, the numerical and …