The present article covers the evaluation of the performance of twelve critical heat flux methods/ correlations published in the open literature. The study concerns the simulation of an axially non-uniform heat flux distribution with the RELAP5 computer code in a single boilingwater reactor channel benchmark problem. The nodalization scheme employed for the considered particular geometry, as modelled in RELAP5 code, is described. For this purpose a review of critical heat flux models/correlations applicable to non-uniform axial heat profile is provided. Simulation results using the RELAP5 code and those obtained from our computer program, based on three type predictions methods such as local conditions, F-factor and boiling length average approaches were compared.

Assessment of 12 CHF Prediction Methods, for an Axially Non-Uniform Heat Flux Distribution, with the RELAP5 Computer Code

D'AURIA, FRANCESCO SAVERIO;
2008-01-01

Abstract

The present article covers the evaluation of the performance of twelve critical heat flux methods/ correlations published in the open literature. The study concerns the simulation of an axially non-uniform heat flux distribution with the RELAP5 computer code in a single boilingwater reactor channel benchmark problem. The nodalization scheme employed for the considered particular geometry, as modelled in RELAP5 code, is described. For this purpose a review of critical heat flux models/correlations applicable to non-uniform axial heat profile is provided. Simulation results using the RELAP5 code and those obtained from our computer program, based on three type predictions methods such as local conditions, F-factor and boiling length average approaches were compared.
2008
Ferrouk, M.; Aissani, S.; D'Auria, FRANCESCO SAVERIO; DEL NEVO, A.; BOUSBIA SALAH, A.
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