Stability of steam-water countercurrent flow in an inclined channel: Flooding

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Heat Transfer; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3245653· OSTI ID:6824195

Lee, S C; Bankoff, S G

Flooding of stratified countercurrent steam-water flow in nearly-horizontal and in inclined flat-plate geometries is investigated. An envelope theory for onset of flooding in inclined stratified flow is developed, which agrees better than the experimental data than other theories. In addition, some basic flow parameters, such as mean film thickness and interfacial friction factor in the roll-wave regime (near-flooding) have been measured. Empirical correlations for these parameters were sought, which are essential in the flooding analysis.

• Research Organization: Graduate Student, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department
• OSTI ID: 6824195
• Journal Information: J. Heat Transfer; (United States), Journal Name: J. Heat Transfer; (United States) Vol. 105:4; ISSN JHTRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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