Scaling analysis for the ocean motions in single phase natural circulation. (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yan, B.H.; Wen, Q.L.
• Is Part Of: Annals of nuclear energy. Volume 75(2015:Jan.)
• Page Start: 521
• Page End: 526
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: Ocean motions -- Natural circulation -- Scaling; Nuclear energy -- Periodicals; Nuclear engineering -- Periodicals; 621.4805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2014.09.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4549

Abstract

Highlights: The scaling criteria for ocean motions are obtained. The optimization and selection of the scaling criteria is also analyzed. The oscillating period in experiments is determined by the time scale. Abstract: The effects of ocean motions should be analyzed properly in order to guarantee the safety margin of facilities in the engineering design of floating nuclear reactor system. The scaling analysis for the ocean motions in single phase natural circulation is performed. The scaling criteria for both single ocean motions and compound ocean motions are obtained. The selection and optimization of scaling criteria is also analyzed. The oscillating amplitude in experiments should be kept to be identical to that in actual ocean motions. The oscillating period is determined by the time scale. The length scale, oscillating period and experimental power should be taken into consideration synthetically to obtain a reasonable experimental period.