[HTML][HTML] PANDA experiments within the OECD/NEA HYMERES-2 project on containment hydrogen distribution, thermal radiation and suppression pool phenomena
D Paladino, R Kapulla, S Paranjape, S Suter… - … Engineering and Design, 2022 - Elsevier
In this article, we summarize the experimental results obtained in the large-scale thermal-
hydraulics PANDA facility (PSI, Switzerland) within the OECD/NEA HYMERES2 project. The …
hydraulics PANDA facility (PSI, Switzerland) within the OECD/NEA HYMERES2 project. The …
[HTML][HTML] Simulation of jets induced by steam injection through multi-hole sparger using effective heat and momentum models
Direct contact condensation (DCC) of steam in the pressure suppression pool (PSP) is used
to control containment pressure in Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Advanced …
to control containment pressure in Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Advanced …
Characteristics of pool thermal stratification induced by steam injected through a vertical blow down pipe under different vessel pressures
X Liu, X Xie, Z Meng, N Zhang, Z Sun - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
This research aims to study the characteristics of pool thermal stratification induced by steam
jet condensation, which is a significant phenomenon occurring in many industrial fields …
jet condensation, which is a significant phenomenon occurring in many industrial fields …
[HTML][HTML] Pre-test analysis for definition of steam injection tests through multi-hole sparger in PANDA facility
Abstract Pressure Suppression Pool (PSP) is a passive safety feature in Boiling Water
Reactors (BWR) and Advanced Pressurized (AP) reactors. Steam released from the primary …
Reactors (BWR) and Advanced Pressurized (AP) reactors. Steam released from the primary …
[HTML][HTML] PANDA experimental database and further needs for containment analyses
D Paladino, R Kapulla, S Paranjape, S Suter… - … Engineering and Design, 2023 - Elsevier
PANDA is a large-scale, multi-compartment, thermal-hydraulics facility located at the Paul
Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland and is operated for nuclear safety projects. PANDA is …
Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland and is operated for nuclear safety projects. PANDA is …
[HTML][HTML] Momentum induced by steam injection into a subcooled pool
Abstract Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) and Advanced Pressurized Water Reactors (APWR)
often use spargers to release steam from the primary coolant system into a pool with …
often use spargers to release steam from the primary coolant system into a pool with …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental assessment of thermal radiation effects on containment atmospheres with varying steam content
The thermal-hydraulics phenomena in a containment during an accident will necessarily
include radiative heat transfer (i) within the gas mixture due to the high radiative absorption …
include radiative heat transfer (i) within the gas mixture due to the high radiative absorption …
Effective momentum induced by steam condensation in the oscillatory bubble regime
The spargers used in Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) discharge steam from the primary
coolant system into a pool of water. Direct steam condensation in subcooled water creates …
coolant system into a pool of water. Direct steam condensation in subcooled water creates …
[HTML][HTML] Condensation oscillation characteristic of steam with non-condensable gas through multi-hole sparger at low mass flux
D Zhang, L Tong, X Cao - Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
To study oscillation characteristic of steam and non-condensable gas direct contact
condensation through multi-hole sparger at low mass flux, a series of experiments of pure …
condensation through multi-hole sparger at low mass flux, a series of experiments of pure …
[HTML][HTML] CFD simulation of thermal stratification and mixing in a Nordic BWR pressure suppression pool
Abstract Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) employs the Pressure Suppression Pool (PSP) as a
heat sink to prevent overpressure of the reactor vessel and containment. Steam can be …
heat sink to prevent overpressure of the reactor vessel and containment. Steam can be …