Experimental study of critical heat flux mechanism on a vertical heated surface under rolling motion

Albdour, Samah A.; Tanjung, Elvira F.; Jo, Daeseong

doi:10.1016/j.anucene.2020.107967

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“…The intricate rolling motion observed in ocean conditions generates centrifugal and tangential accelerations [76,77], impacting heat transfer during condensation. Sun et al [78] conducted experiments on a C-shaped tube, considering various heat flux levels, rolling periods (0 to 20 seconds), and rolling angles (0 °to 15 °).…”

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Steam Condensation Heat Transfer in the Presence of Noncondensable Gases (NCGs) in Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs): A Comprehensive Review of Fundamentals, Current Status, and Prospects for Future Research

Albdour,

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Alyammahi

et al. 2024

International Journal of Energy Research

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Efficient steam condensation is crucial for safe nuclear power plant (NPP) operations, preventing pressure buildup, overheating, and the release of radioactive materials. However, the presence of noncondensable gases (NCGs), such as air, nitrogen, hydrogen, or helium, can hinder the condensation process by creating a thermal resistance layer that impedes steam diffusion and condensation on the system’s surface. Maximizing the efficiency of steam condensation requires a thorough grasp of the fundamental processes, theories, advancements, and technical hurdles. Therefore, this work thoroughly addresses these needs, with a particular emphasis on addressing the challenges posed by NCGs by dividing the work into four thematic areas. The first theme relates to a comprehensive examination of pure steam condensation phenomena, which includes an exploration of familiar condensation scenarios and various film condensation types. The second theme examines condensation in the presence of NCGs, their mixture properties, and related theories and modelling of heat and mass transfer. The third theme investigates condensation in NPP by exploring passive cooling systems and condensation phenomena under both natural and forced convection conditions during nuclear accidents, the origin of NCGs in NPP and their transportation aspects. This is followed by experimental work related to condensation scenarios and scale. Finally, the last theme looks upon the recent advancements in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of wall condensation, system analysis codes coupling with CFD, and the implementation of machine learning (ML) for predicting the condensation HTC. By bridging the gap between fundamental knowledge and practical applications, the four thematic areas presented in this work are aimed at providing a comprehensive foundation for researchers and experts in the field of steam condensation when NCGs are involved. The ultimate objective is to bolster the safety and efficacy of NPP operations by understanding the heat and mass transfer mechanisms while mitigating the risk of catastrophic events.

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Section: Condensation In Npps and Relevant Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%