Direct numerical simulation of two-phase stratified flows in the primary coolant of a nuclear reactor

Multiphase flows are very common in many Nuclear engineering applications. During high pressurized conditions there are possibilities of high thermal loads on the pressure vessel, leading to pipe ruptures. As part of breakdown measures, the emergency core cooling system is activated and the coolant is mixed with the fluid in the cold leg, giving...

High fidelity simulations of Taylor bubbles in turbulent co-current flow

The graduation project was conducted at the CFD department of Nuclear Research And Consultancy Group (NRG) in Petten. The modeling and simulation of Taylor bubble flow using CFD can contribute significantly to the topic of nuclear reactor safety and in particular, in the emergency cooling of nuclear reactors during a loss of coolant accident, or...