Single-phase, Two-phase and Supercritical Natural Circulation Systems

Single-phase, Two-phase and Supercritical Natural Circulation Systems brings together the latest research and knowledge into one unique reference and provides the reader with a deep understanding of natural circulation systems. This book will equip the reader with an understanding of how to detect unstable loops to ensure plant safety and reliability, calculate heat transport capabilities, and design effective natural circulation loops, stability maps and parallel channel systems. Dr. Vijayan brings to this work a wealth of varied experience and knowledge, and adopts a very methodical, applied approach. Each chapter begins with an introduction of the circulation system, before discussing each element in detail and analyzing their effect on the performance of the system. He presents the use of thermosyphon heat transport devices in nuclear and other industrial plants, a common information need for students and researchers alike, and provides detailed discussion on how to calculate the effects of changing specific elements of a system. This book is invaluable for engineers, designers, operators and consultants in nuclear, mechanical, electrical and chemical disciplines. Presents single-phase, two-phase and supercritical natural circulation systems together in one resource to fill an existing knowledge gap, aimed at the nuclear, mechanical and chemical engineering disciplesGuides the reader through relevant processes such as designing, analyzing and generating stability maps and natural circulation loops, calculating heat transport capabilities and maintaining natural circulation system operationsIncludes global case studies and examples to increase understanding, as well as important IAEA standards and procedures INDICE: 1. Natural Circulation Systems: Advantages and Challenges 2. Governing Equations for Natural Circulation 3. Steady state and transient performance of single-phase natural circulation systems 4. Steady state and transient analysis of two-phase natural circulation systems 5. Steady state and transient analysis of supercritical natural circulation systems 6. Introduction to Instabilities in Natural Circulation Systems 7. Stability Analysis of NC Systems 8. Experimental Validation and Data Base of Simple Loop Facilities  9. Designing for Stability of NC based systems (BWRs) 10. Coupled Natural circulation systems 11. Scaling Philosophy for NC Systems 12. Thermosyphon Heat Transport Devices (THTD)

• ISBN: 978-0-08-102486-7
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 610
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés