PIV Experiment Research of Lateral Flow Field in 2×2 Rod Bundles Channel with Mixing Vane Grids

Zhou Mengjun; Mao Huihui; Feng Ya; Yang Lixin

doi:10.13832/j.jnpe.2016.04.0133

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Zhou Mengjun, Mao Huihui, Feng Ya, Yang Lixin. PIV Experiment Research of Lateral Flow Field in 2×2 Rod Bundles Channel with Mixing Vane Grids[J]. Nuclear Power Engineering, 2016, 37(4): 133-137. doi: 10.13832/j.jnpe.2016.04.0133

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Zhou Mengjun, Mao Huihui, Feng Ya, Yang Lixin. PIV Experiment Research of Lateral Flow Field in 2×2 Rod Bundles Channel with Mixing Vane Grids[J]. Nuclear Power Engineering, 2016, 37(4): 133-137. doi: 10.13832/j.jnpe.2016.04.0133

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PIV Experiment Research of Lateral Flow Field in 2×2 Rod Bundles Channel with Mixing Vane Grids

doi: 10.13832/j.jnpe.2016.04.0133

1. Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, 100044, China;
2. Nuclear Power Institute of China, Chengdu, 610213, China

Received Date: 2015-09-04
Rev Recd Date: 2015-12-20

Available Online: 2025-02-15

Abstract

Abstract

Based on the scale-up model of 2×2 rod bundle channel, an experimental study of effects of mixing vane on lateral flow field in rod bundle channels of fuel assembly was performed with particle image velocimetry（PIV）. The development of lateral flow velocity at different places after the fluid passing through mixing vanes was investigated. The effect of Reynolds number on the lateral flow field was gained by comparing the changes of the flow fields when bending angles equal 20°,25°, 30°, 35°, 40° and 45°. The characteristics of flow fields under four typical Reynolds numbers, which were 33000, 36000, 40000 and 45000, were gained. The results show that both of Reynolds number and bending angle can significantly influence the lateral flow in the rod bundle channel.
- Grids,
- Mixing vane,
- Rod bundle channel,
- Particle image velocimetry（PIV）,
- Flow field