Multiscale Modeling of Flow in Rod Bundles: From Direct Numerical Simulation and Subchannel to Coarse-Mesh CFD

Kraus, Adam R.; Merzari, Elia

doi:10.1080/00295639.2024.2318837

Title: Multiscale Modeling of Flow in Rod Bundles: From Direct Numerical Simulation and Subchannel to Coarse-Mesh CFD

Journal Article · 14 March 2024 · Nuclear Science and Engineering

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2024.2318837 · OSTI ID:2352798

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The Pennsylvania State University, Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering, 205 Hallowell Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802-4400

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OSTI ID:: 2352798

Journal Information:: Nuclear Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 198; ISSN 0029-5639

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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