Copyright © 1990 Published by Elsevier Inc.
Received 20 November 1989;
Abstract
Strong oscillations in fluid velocities and densities were measured in the LOBI test facility during natural circulation experiments. A sort of “siphon condensation” occurs in the U-tubes of steam generators when primary-side mass inventory reaches roughly 64% of the initial value.
The present paper deals with the characterization of the phenomenon considering flooding and condensation dynamics of U-tubes; RELAP5/MOD2 calculations made it possible to select system parameters affecting the oscillation characteristics. An attempt was made to evaluate the possibility of instability occurring in real plant situations.
Keywords: Nuclear Reactors; Natural Circulation; Instabilities






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