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SAS3A analysis of natural convection boiling behavior in the Sodium Boiling Test Facility

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OSTI ID:5902707
An analysis of natural convection boiling behavior in the Sodium Boiling Test (SBT) Facility has been performed using the SAS3A computer code. The predictions from this analysis indicate that stable boiling can be achieved for extensive periods of time for channel powers less than 1.4 kW and indicate intermittent dryout at higher powers up to at least 1.7 kW. The results of this anaysis are in reasonable agreement with the SBT Facility test results.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
Not Available; USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5902707
Report Number(s):
CONF-790816-31
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English