Study on stable multi-layer molten pool experiment with internal heat generation in ERVC-IVR strategy

Z Li, H Chang, K Han, L Chen, F Fang - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Since oxide and metal materials are not miscible and Uranium extraction, the molten reactor
core could turn into a multi-layer configuration molten pool in the Reactor Pressure Vessel …

Modelling issues related to molten pool behaviour in case of In-Vessel Retention strategy

L Carénini, F Fichot, N Seignour - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract The In-Vessel Retention (IVR) strategy for Light Water Reactors (LWR) intends to
stabilize and retain the core melt in the reactor pressure vessel. This type of Severe Accident …

Heat transfer experiment with the prototypical Ra number of heavy metallic layer in IVR strategy

Z Li, H Chang, L Chen, K Han, F Fang - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract In-Vessel Retention (IVR) strategy is significant to limit molten corium in the Reactor
Pressure Vessel (RPV) during severe accident scenarios. A heat transfer experiment has …

Evaluating uncertainties: Heat transfer parameter effects on stratified melt pool simulation

P Guo, F Quan, P Yu, Y Yuan, J Yu, W Ma - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract Following Fukushima Daiichi, nuclear safety is paramount in advanced pressurized
water reactors. In-Vessel Retention (IVR), notably External Reactor Vessel Cooling (ERVC) …

Assessment of Different Turbulence Models on Melt Pool Natural Convection Simulations With Internal Heat Source

P Guo, P Yu, F Quan, Y Yuan, J Yu… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
In the context of severe nuclear accidents, the migration of corium into the reactor pressure
vessel (RPV) poses significant hazards, prompting the proposal of the in‐vessel melt …

Influence of crust formation on the heat load to a reactor vessel under an in-vessel retention condition

JS Park, HK Park, BJ Chung - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The heat load imposed on a reactor vessel was measured with and without the crust layer
under an IVR-ERVC condition. Mass transfer experiments were performed based on heat …

Experimental investigation on vertical heat transfer characteristics of light metallic layer with low aspect ratio

Z Li, H Chang, K Han, F Fang, L Chen - Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract In-Vessel Retention (IVR) strategy can ensure the nuclear safety and the integrity of
the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) during the severe nuclear accident. The HEat transfer …

Experimental investigation on heat transfer characteristics of oxide layer of molten pool

Z Li, H Chang, K Han, L Chen, F Fang, B Hao… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract In-Vessel Retention (IVR) strategy can ensure nuclear safety and the integrity of
Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) during the severe nuclear accident. The Molten pool Oxide …

Investigation on the effect of low aspect ratio on heat transfer characteristics for light metallic layer

Z Li, H Chang, K Han, F Fang, L Chen, S Xu - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The nuclear safety and the integrity of the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) could be ensured
by the In-Vessel Retention (IVR) strategy during the severe nuclear accident. The HEat …

Experimental and numerical investigation of molten corium behavior in lower head under external subcooling and boiling conditions

P Pandazis, T Hollands, X Gaus-Liu… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2018 - Elsevier
The in-vessel melt retention by flooding the reactor vessel externally is regarded as an
effective severe accident management (SAM) strategy. According to this strategy, the corium …