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A theoretical prediction of critical heat flux in forced convection boiling during power transients

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OSTI ID:5122605
In this paper, a theoretical prediction of critical heat flux (CHF) during power transients in forced convective boiling is presented. The analysis is restricted to the departure from nucleate boiling (DNB) type of CHF at low qualities. The developed theory is compared with the experimental data available in the literature. The agreement is favorable. The results are discussed in terms of the various parameters affecting the transient CHF. This new model also is compared with the semi-empirical transient CHF model in the literature.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5122605
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-87-4171; CONF-880724-6; ON: DE88004301
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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