Multiphase Reactor Engineering

Volume 5 contains information about the heat release in the reactor core, the thermal power and thermal power density in the fuel, structures, and moderator, the influence of the thermal power density on the coolant temperature, and the spatial distribution of the thermal power density, gives the methods for describing the steady and the transient temperature fields in the fuel elements. Demonstration of modern fuel designs is given.

This book tells the story of how the science of computational multiphase flow began in an effort to better analyze hypothetical light water power reactor accidents, including the “loss of coolant” accident.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the practical aspects of multiphase reactor design and operation with an emphasis on safety and clean technology. It considers not only standard operation conditions, but also the problems of runaway reaction conditions and protection against ensuing over-pressure.