Large Eddy Simulation of a 5 × 5 rod bundle: Impacts of a central control rod thimble tube

Kraus, Adam; Merzari, Elia; Norddine, Thomas; Marin, Oana; Benhamadouche, Sofiane

doi:10.1016/j.nucengdes.2021.111337

Title: Large Eddy Simulation of a 5 × 5 rod bundle: Impacts of a central control rod thimble tube

Journal Article · 31 August 2021 · Nuclear Engineering and Design

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2021.111337 · OSTI ID:1998969

Kraus, Adam; Merzari, Elia; Norddine, Thomas; Marin, Oana; Benhamadouche, Sofiane

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725; AC07-05ID14517

OSTI ID:: 1998969

Journal Information:: Nuclear Engineering and Design, Journal Name: Nuclear Engineering and Design Journal Issue: C Vol. 381; ISSN 0029-5493

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Country of Publication:: Netherlands

Language:: English

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