Two-dimensional finite element method large-eddy simulation for turbulent steam generator flow

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)

OSTI ID:7057850

Davis, Jr, F J; Hassan, Y A ^[1]

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1. Texas A and M Univ., College Station (United States)

A major concern in the nuclear power industry is failure of steam generator tubes. Steam generator tube failure necessitates plugging the failed tubes, forcing nuclear plants to operate at lower power levels. Turbulence-induced vibration is one probable cause of premature and accelerated fretting and wear of steam generator tubes. Therefore, predictive capabilities of this fluid flow are of great potential benefit. Considerable time and effort have been expended on experimental studies of this problem. Unfortunately, these experimental studies are costly. Furthermore, they are subject to the applicability of scaling laws from the experiment to the actual conditions. Numerical studies of this and similar problems may provide useful information without the considerable capital expenses of experimental facilities. It is the goal of this research to develop a predictive analysis tool and demonstrate its capability for studying secondary steam generator flow in two dimensions.

• OSTI ID: 7057850
• Report Number(s): CONF-920606-; CODEN: TANSA
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States), Vol. 65; Conference: American Nuclear Society annual meeting, Boston, MA (United States), 7-12 Jun 1992; ISSN 0003-018X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTIONS
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