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

Single-Phase, Two-Phase and Supercritical Natural Circulation Systems provides readers with a deep understanding of natural circulation systems. This book equips the reader with an understanding on 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. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the circulation system before discussing each element in detail and analyzing its effect on the performance of the system. The book also presents thermosyphon heat transport devices in nuclear and other industrial plants, a common information need for students and researchers alike.

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 gapGuides 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, along with important IAEA standards and procedures

1. Natural circulation loops—advantages, challenges, and classification
2. Review of applications of natural circulation systems
3. Governing differential equations for natural circulation systems
4. Steady-state and transient performance of single-phase natural circulation systems
5. Steady-state and transient analysis of two-phase natural circulation systems
6. Steady-state and transient analysis of supercritical natural circulation systems
7. Instabilities in natural circulation systems
8. Stability analysis of natural circulation systems
9. Modeling of instabilities in multichannel natural circulation boiling water reactors
10. Design of natural circulationbased systems
11. Coupled natural circulation systems
12. Scaling philosophy for natural circulation systems
13. Thermosyphon heat transport devices