Analysis of the NUPEC PSBT Tests with FLICA-OVAP
Joint Authors
Fillion, Philippe
Bucci, Matteo
Source
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-18, 18 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
This paper discusses the results of a computational activity devoted to the prediction of two-phase flows in subchannels and in rod bundles.
The capabilities of the FLICA-OVAP code have been tested against an extensive experimental database made available by the Japanese Nuclear Power Energy Corporation (NUPEC) in the frame of the PWR subchannel and bundle tests (PSBT) international benchmark promoted by OECD and NRC.
The experimental tests herein addressed involve void fraction distributions and boiling crisis phenomena in rod bundles with uniform and nonuniform heat flux conditions.
Both steady-state and transient scenarios have been addressed, including power increase, flow reduction, temperature increase, and depressurization, representative of PWR thermal-hydraulics conditions.
After a brief description of the main features of FLICA-OVAP, the relevant physical models available within the code are detailed.
Results obtained in the different tests included in the PSBT void distribution and DNB benchmarks are therefore reported.
The relevant role of selected physical models is discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bucci, Matteo& Fillion, Philippe. 2012. Analysis of the NUPEC PSBT Tests with FLICA-OVAP. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472105
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bucci, Matteo& Fillion, Philippe. Analysis of the NUPEC PSBT Tests with FLICA-OVAP. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472105
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bucci, Matteo& Fillion, Philippe. Analysis of the NUPEC PSBT Tests with FLICA-OVAP. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472105
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472105