Numerical Simulation of the HDR Blowdown Experiment V31.1 at Karlsruhe

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Andersson ◽  
Per Andersson ◽  
Jan Lundwall ◽  
Jan Sundqvist ◽  
Pascal Veber
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computer Program ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Reactor Vessel ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Local Pressure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Reactor Pressure

This paper presents a comparison between experimental results and numerical simulations of a reactor pressure vessel internals response due to a rapid depressurization associated to a pipe break. The experiment is designed to fulfil conditions relative to a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). The numerical simulation is performed with the computer program package ADINA. The calculations are performed both with and without Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) effects. It is shown that FSI effects are very important for this problem. The comparison between experimental and numerical results is performed for local pressure in the water and displacements and strains in the reactor vessel and internals. Our experience is that good numerical results can be achieved for this type of loading for all compared quantities. Note that the experiment was set up to show the importance of FSI-phenomena, the effect of this could then be stronger in the experiment compared to a “real” case.

Numerical Simulation of Process Parameters in Flexible Discrete Clamp Stretch Forming

2012 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Li Peng ◽  
Ming Zhe Li ◽  
Peng Xiao Feng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Set Up

Flexible DCSF technology was put forward, and its forming character was described. The flexible DCSF machine was developed and related stretching experiment were carried out. The experimental photos show the DCSF technology is feasible and the DCSF machine is practicable. The FE model of flexible DCSF was set up, and extensive numerical simulations for spherical parts, saddle parts and S-type parts were carried out by Abaqus. The numerical results show that the longer the transitional length is, the more homogeneous the stretching strain and the thickness become. The smaller the friction coefficient is, the more homogeneous the stretching strain and the thickness become. The larger the clamp number is, the better the fit degree becomes. This work may provide useful guidance on the flexible DCSF process.

Experimental and numerical investigations on a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) blown film cooling with a new design of the counter-flow/radial jet air-ring

2021 ◽  
pp. 875608792110260
Author(s):  
ME Ismail ◽  
MM Awad ◽  
AM Hamed ◽  
MY Abdelaal ◽  
EB Zeidan
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Film Cooling ◽  
Radiation Heat Transfer ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Upper Lip ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Blown Film ◽  
Set Up

This study experimentally and numerically investigates a typical HDPE blown film production process cooled via a single-lip air-ring. The processing observations are considered for the proposed subsequent modifications on the air-ring design and the location relative to the die to generate a radial jet, directly impinging on the bubble. Measurements are performed to collect the actual operating parameters to set up the numerical simulations. The radiation heat transfer and the polymer phase change are considered in the numerical simulations. The velocity profile at the air-ring upper-lip is measured via a five-hole Pitot tube to compare with the numerical results. The comparison between the measurements and the numerical results showed that the simulations with the STD [Formula: see text] turbulence model are more accurate with a minimum relative absolute error (RAE) of 1.6%. The numerical results indicate that the peak Heat Transfer Coefficient (HTC) at the impingement point for the modified design with radial jet and longer upper-lip is 29.1% higher than the original design at the same conditions. Besides, increasing the air-ring upper-lip height increased the averaged HTC, which is 13.4% higher than the original design.

Numerical simulation of squeezing Cu–Water nanofluid flow by a kernel-based method

2021 ◽  
pp. 2250005
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Fardi ◽  
Yasir Khan
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Linear System ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Kernel Matrix ◽  
Nanofluid Flow ◽  
Parallel Disks ◽  
Engineering Problems ◽  
Well Conditioning

The main aim of this paper is to propose a kernel-based method for solving the problem of squeezing Cu–Water nanofluid flow between parallel disks. Our method is based on Gaussian Hilbert–Schmidt SVD (HS-SVD), which gives an alternate basis for the data-dependent subspace of “native” Hilbert space without ever forming kernel matrix. The well-conditioning linear system is one of the critical advantages of using the alternate basis obtained from HS-SVD. Numerical simulations are performed to illustrate the efficiency and applicability of the proposed method in the sense of accuracy. Numerical results obtained by the proposed method are assessed by comparing available results in references. The results demonstrate that the proposed method can be recommended as a good option to study the squeezing nanofluid flow in engineering problems.

Creep-Damage Analysis: Comparison Between Coupled and Uncoupled Models

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 408-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Bhandari ◽  
X. Feral ◽  
J.-M. Bergheau ◽  
G. Mottet ◽  
P. Dupas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Creep Damage ◽  
Damage Analysis ◽  
Hypothetical Accident ◽  
Computer Codes ◽  
Damage Theory ◽  
Reactor Pressure

Numerical simulation of creep rupture of a reactor pressure vessel in a severe hypothetical accident needs to perfectly take account of interactions between creep phenomena and damage. The continuous damage theory enables to formulate models strongly coupling elasto-visco-plasticity and damage. Such models have been implemented in various computer codes and, in particular, in ASTER at Electricite´ de France, CASTEM 2000 at Commissariat a` l’Energie Atomique and SYSTUS+® at SYSTUS International. The objective of this paper is to present briefly a validation study of the three different numerical implementations and to compare the coupled approach to an uncoupled one on an example of a cylinder of the program “RUPTHER,” under internal pressure and heated to a temperature of 700°C. [S0094-9930(00)01004-0]

Parameters deduced from the pressuremeter test

2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 1333-1340 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Fawaz ◽  
M Boulon ◽  
E Flavigny
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Fine Sand ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Pressuremeter Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pressuremeter Modulus

This paper presents a study of the pressuremeter test and the results that can be obtained from this test. Hostun's fine sand was chosen as the material upon which to perform the experimental study of the pressuremeter. Numerical simulations of the pressuremeter tests have been made with the commercially available PLAXIS software. The numerical results have been compared with the experimental ones. The variation of the parameters resulting from an applied surcharge was studied experimentally and numerically. Finally, the relationship between the magnitude of the deformation and the pressuremeter modulus was analyzed.Key words: sand, pressuremeter, triaxial, pressure, modulus, deformation, numerical simulation.

Numerical Simulation of RSA Seepage Based on Random Structure Model

2008 ◽  
Vol 33-37 ◽  
pp. 779-784
Author(s):  
Ji Chao Sun ◽  
Guang Qian Wang ◽  
Quan Chen Gao
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computer Program ◽  
Rainfall Intensity ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Random Structure ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Simulation Research ◽  
Set Up

The research about seepage of RSA is little, but the material is familiar. There are many difficulties in laboratory research about the materials, so numerical simulation research in the paper is introduced. The model of the random structure about SRA is set up, and then the study of seepage is given. The conversion of the two boundaries is solved correctly in the computer program. So some conclusions are drawn that the rock blocks the seepage to some degree, and the changing of RSA seepage is little under the effect of the fluctuating of rainfall intensity, namely the changing of the seepage is less than the fluctuating of rainfall intensity. The study is the foundation of the next study about the coupled of stress and seepage of RSA.

scholarly journals Dynamic Analysis on Nonlinear Fluid-Structure Interaction Forces of Rub-Impact Rotor System

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 480-486
Author(s):  
Yuegang Luo ◽  
Songhe Zhang ◽  
Bin Wu ◽  
Wanlei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Coupling Model ◽  
Rotor System ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic Model ◽  
Interaction Forces ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Movement Characteristics ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Nonlinear Fluid

Based on the coupling model of nonlinear oil-film force and nonlinear seal fluid force, a nonlinear dynamic model of rotor system with rub-impact fault is set up. The dynamic characteristics of the system were studied with numerical simulation and the effects of airflow excited force, rubbing gap and stiffness parameters on movement characteristics of the rotor were analyzed. The results indicate that the airflow excited force can significantly restrain the stability and amplitude of rubbing rotor. The less rubbing gap and larger rubbing stiffness are in favor of the stability of the system.

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