Momentum integral network method for thermal-hydraulic transient analysis. [LMFBR]

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6312353

Van Tuyle, G J

A new momentum integral network method has been developed, and tested in the MINET computer code. The method was developed in order to facilitate the transient analysis of complex fluid flow and heat transfer networks, such as those found in the balance of plant of power generating facilities. The method employed in the MINET code is a major extension of a momentum integral method reported by Meyer. Meyer integrated the momentum equation over several linked nodes, called a segment, and used a segment average pressure, evaluated from the pressures at both ends. Nodal mass and energy conservation determined nodal flows and enthalpies, accounting for fluid compression and thermal expansion.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 6312353
• Report Number(s): BNL-NUREG-32444; CONF-830609-1; ON: DE83006493
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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