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Multiphysics Modeling of SNAP 10A/2 Space Reactor with Cardinal
Maximiliano Dalinger, Elia Merzari, Tri Nguyen +2
The SNAP 10/A nuclear-powered satellite was launched into space in 1965. The present work discusses the development of a coupled neutronic-thermal hydraulics model with the high-fi…
Study of Turbulence and Pressure Recovery in the Heat Pipe Vapor Flow Using the Spectral-Element Method
Carolina Bourdot Dutra, Tri Nguyen, Elia Merzari +1
Heat pipes can efficiently and passively remove heat in nuclear microreactors. Nevertheless, the flow dynamics within heat pipes present a significant challenge in designing and op…
Direct Numerical Simulation of High Prandtl Number Fluid Flow in the Downcomer of an Advanced Reactor
Tri Nguyen, Elia Merzari
The design of advanced nuclear reactors (Gen IV) involves an array of challenging fluid-flow issues that affect its safety and performance. The calculated DNS database will be inst…
On the Impact of Aspect Ratio and Other Geometric Effects on the Stability of Rectangular Thermosiphons
Tri Nguyen, Elia Merzari
Single-phase natural circulation thermosiphon loops have been attracting increased interest as they represent the prototype of passive safety systems. However, the stability proper…
Direct Numerical Simulation of Low and Unitary Prandtl Number Fluids in Reactor Downcomer Geometry
Cheng-Kai Tai, Tri Nguyen, Arsen S. Iskhakov +3
Buoyancy effect on low-flow condition convective heat transfer of non-conventional coolants, such as liquid metal and molten salts, is a crucial safety factor to advanced reactors…
Direct Numerical Simulation of High Prandtl Number Fluid Flow in the Downcomer of an Advanced Reactor
Tri Nguyen, Elia Merzari, Cheng-Kai Tai +1
The passive safety is a crucial feature of advanced nuclear reactor (Gen IV) design. During loss of power scenarios, the downcomer plays a crucial role. The fluid-flow behavior in…
Direct Numerical Simulation of high Prandtl number fluids and supercritical carbon dioxide canonical flows using the spectral element method
Tri Nguyen, Elia Merzari, Haomin Yuan
The design of advanced nuclear reactors (Gen IV) involves an array of challenging fluid-flow issues that affect safety and performance. Currently, these problems are addressed in a…