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Title: Heat release during upward motion of a steam-water mixture along a cooled surface

Journal Article · · Atomic Energy (New York)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02407444· OSTI ID:441324

Stationary heat transfer to a heat-absorbing surface during upward motion of a low velocity steam-water flow was studied to determine characteristics of water-cooled, passive heat removal systems in nuclear power plants. To determine the closing relations describing the intensity of the heat transfer, experimental investigations were performed using four physical models with horizontal and vertical arrangement of the heat absorbing surface (outer or inner surface of a pipe or concentric ring-shaped channel). The materials used were stainless steel and copper. Experimental results were used to confirm the appropriate equations and parameters for thermodynamic properties of the heat exchangers under various operating conditions. 7 refs., 5 figs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
441324
Journal Information:
Atomic Energy (New York), Vol. 76, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1994; TN: Translated from Atomnaya Energiya; 76, No. 5, 389-395(May 1994)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English