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Title:
Velocity Profile in the SNAP II Coolant Channels
Author(s):
Rosenberg, H. [North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.]
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1958 Aug 28
Declassification Date:
1997 Jul 03
Declassification Status:
Declassified
Document Pages:
9 p.
Accession Number:
None
Document Number(s):
NAA-SR-MEMO-3098
Originating Research Org.:
North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
OpenNet Entry Date:
2018 Sep 27
OpenNet Modified Date:
2023 Oct 18
Description/Abstract:
For the SNAP II reactor concept a minimum volume system is required. For this reason a triangular, mutually tangent array of fuel rods is of interest. In order to obtain the temperature distribution in an array of rods which are in contact with one another, a detailed description of the coolant velocity profile is required. Due to the low power requirement, a small flow rate is sufficient and the coolant is in laminar flow. This work is concerned with the velocity profile for the fluid in laminar axial flow through a triangular, mutually tangent array of fuel rods.