Shape optimization of a mixing vane in subchannel of nuclear reactor

Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology

Volumn 41, Issue 5, 2004, Pages 641-644

  Kim, Kwang Yong ^a   Seo, Jun Woo ^a  

^a Inha University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Bend angle; Mixing vane; Spacer grid; Three dimensional RANS analysis; Turbulent heat transfer; Twist angle

Indexed keywords

AERODYNAMICS; COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS; HEAT FLUX; HEAT TRANSFER; INTERPOLATION; MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES; MIXING; NUCLEAR FUELS; NUMERICAL ANALYSIS; PRESSURIZED WATER REACTORS; STATISTICAL METHODS;

BEND ANGLES; MIXING VANES; SPACER GRIDS; TURBULENT HEAT TRANSFER; TWIST ANGLES;

NUCLEAR REACTORS;

EID: 3142541119     PISSN: 00223131     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/18811248.2004.9715528     Document Type: Article

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