Application of the TEMPEST computer code for simulating hydrogen distribution in model containment structures. [PWR; BWR]

Conference · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:5845592

Trent, D S; Eyler, L L

In this study several aspects of simulating hydrogen distribution in geometric configurations relevant to reactor containment structures were investigated using the TEMPEST computer code. Of particular interest was the performance of the TEMPEST turbulence model in a density-stratified environment. Computed results illustrated that the TEMPEST numerical procedures predicted the measured phenomena with good accuracy under a variety of conditions and that the turbulence model used is a viable approach in complex turbulent flow simulation.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 5845592
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-10781; CONF-830103-45; ON: DE83002725
• Resource Relation: Conference: 2. international topical meeting on nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics (ANS), Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 11 Jan 1983; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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