1
|
Moreau V. The SquAd derivation: A Square Additive approach to the turbulent Prandtl number. OPEN RESEARCH EUROPE 2023; 3:43. [PMID: 38370030 PMCID: PMC10873542 DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.15367.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
Abstract
Liquid metals have been chosen as primary coolant of innovative nuclear systems under current development. They present a very high thermal conductivity and hence a very low molecular Prandtl number. This feature challenges the modeling of turbulent thermal flows applying the Reynolds analogy. This paper addresses this challenge. A new formula for the turbulent Prandtl number is derived in terms of local variables available from two-equations turbulence models. The derivation is a direct consequence of the expected square additivity of the molecular and flow parameters defining the effective viscosity and the effective conductivity. The formula does not degenerate and leads to a Kays like formulation if approximated. While constrained by the quality of the turbulent viscosity modeling, it has the potential to improve the numerical simulation of turbulent thermal flows.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vincent Moreau
- Science and Technology Park, Piscina Manna, CRS4, Pula (Ca), 09050, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Agbevanu KT, Debrah SK, Arthur EM, Shitsi E. Liquid metal cooled fast reactor thermal hydraulic research development: A review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16580. [PMID: 37287616 PMCID: PMC10241851 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
Abstract
The growing interest in fast reactors demands further innovative technologies to enhance their safety and reliability. Understanding thermal hydraulic activities required for advanced reactor technology in design and development is key. However, knowledge of Heavy Liquid Metal (HLM) coolants technology is not mature. The liquid metal-cooled facilities are required experimental platforms for studying HLM technology. As such, efficient thermal hydraulic experimental result is important in the accurate validation of numerical results. In this vein, there is a need to closely review existing thermo-hydraulic studies in HLM test facilities and the test sections. This review aims to assess existing Lead-cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) research facilities, numerical and validation works and Liquid Metal-cooled Fast Reactor (LMFR) databases around the world in the last two decades. Thus, recent thermal hydraulic research studies on experimental facilities and numerical research that support the design and development of LFRs are discussed. This review paper highlights thermal hydraulic issues and developmental objectives of HLM, briefly describes experimental facilities, experimental campaigns and numerical activities, and identifies research key findings, achievements and future research direction in HLM cooled reactors. This review will enhance knowledge and improve advanced nuclear reactor technology that ensures a sustainable, secure, clean and safe energy future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kafui Tsoeke Agbevanu
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, P.O. Box AE1, Kwabenya, Accra, Ghana
- Department of Computer Science, Ho Technical University, P. O. Box HP 217, Ho, Ghana
| | - Seth Kofi Debrah
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, P.O. Box AE1, Kwabenya, Accra, Ghana
- Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, P.O. Box LG 80, Legon, Accra, Ghana
| | - Emmanuel Maurice Arthur
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, P.O. Box AE1, Kwabenya, Accra, Ghana
- Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, P.O. Box LG 80, Legon, Accra, Ghana
| | - Edward Shitsi
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, P.O. Box AE1, Kwabenya, Accra, Ghana
- Nuclear Research Centre, National Nuclear Research Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, P.O. Box LG 80, Legon, Accra, Ghana
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Profir M, Moreau V. Steady-State and Transient Compliance of CIRCE-THETIS CFD Model. NUCL TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00295450.2023.2175589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Manuela Profir
- CRS4, Scientific and Technological Park, Polaris, Cagliari, Italy
| | - Vincent Moreau
- CRS4, Scientific and Technological Park, Polaris, Cagliari, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Fiore M, Koloszar L, Mendez MA, Duponcheel M, Bartosiewicz Y. Turbulent heat flux modelling in forced convection flows using artificial neural networks. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2022.112005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
|