Experimental investigation of natural circulation instability in a BWR-type small modular reactor
Abstract The Purdue NMR (Novel Modular Reactor) represents a BWR-type small modular
reactor with a significantly reduced reactor pressure vessel (RPV). Specifically, the NMR is …
reactor with a significantly reduced reactor pressure vessel (RPV). Specifically, the NMR is …
Research on scaling design and applicability evaluation of integral thermal-hydraulic test facilities: A review
C Deng, X Zhang, Y Yang, J Yang - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
The integral thermal-hydraulic test facility is an important part of the design certification and
safety review of nuclear power plants. During the past few decades, a considerable number …
safety review of nuclear power plants. During the past few decades, a considerable number …
The three-level scaling approach with application to the Purdue University Multi-Dimensional Integral Test Assembly (PUMA)
M Ishii, ST Revankar, T Leonardi, R Dowlati… - … Engineering and Design, 1998 - Elsevier
The three-level scaling approach was developed for the scientific design of an integral test
facility and then it was applied to the design of the scaled facility known as the Purdue …
facility and then it was applied to the design of the scaled facility known as the Purdue …
Scaling laws for two-phase flow and heat transfer in high-temperature heat pipes
Heat pipes are high efficiency passive two-phase heat transfer devices utilizing the cyclical
evaporation and condensation of a working fluid to transfer heat between two interfaces …
evaporation and condensation of a working fluid to transfer heat between two interfaces …
Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty analysis of a large break LOCA on Generation III reactor with RELAP5
J Yang, Y Yang, C Deng, M Ishii - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The RELAP5/MOD3. 3 code was used to simulate a Main Steam Line Break (MSLB)
Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) on a Generation III type Reactor with passive safety …
Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) on a Generation III type Reactor with passive safety …
Analysis of main steam line break accident on a BWR test facility using TRACE
Y Yang, M Hu, X Zhang, J Yang - Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2024 - Elsevier
PUMA-E is an integral test facility, which is used for extensive experimental investigations to
study the behavior of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants under accident conditions. The …
study the behavior of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants under accident conditions. The …
Startup instability in natural circulation driven nuclear reactors
Natural circulation driven nuclear reactors are prone to flow instability during the startup
transients. This paper intends to provide the state-of-the-art reviews on the theoretical …
transients. This paper intends to provide the state-of-the-art reviews on the theoretical …
Gravity-driven injection experiments and direct-contact condensation regime map for passive high-pressure injection system
SI Lee, HC No - Nuclear engineering and design, 1998 - Elsevier
A gravity-driven injection experiment of a passive high-pressure injection system with a
pressurizer pressure balance line (PRZ PBL) is conducted by using a small-scale test facility …
pressurizer pressure balance line (PRZ PBL) is conducted by using a small-scale test facility …
Streamlined best estimate plus uncertainty analysis of a GEN III+ BWR for a bottom drain line small break LOCA
X Zhang, C Deng, M Hu, Y Zhang, C Peng… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty analysis has been used in the design, certification,
and safety review of Nuclear Power Plants. To analyze the small break loss of coolant …
and safety review of Nuclear Power Plants. To analyze the small break loss of coolant …
Use of an ideal scaled model for scaling evaluation
VH Ransom, W Wang, M Ishii - Nuclear engineering and design, 1998 - Elsevier
In this paper a method is described for using RELAP5 models to corroborate the scaling
methodology that has been used for design of the Purdue University multidimensional Test …
methodology that has been used for design of the Purdue University multidimensional Test …