Type of Publication
Year of Publication
1998
Authors

J.R. Travis; G. Necker; P. Royl; E.V.Deutsch Atomforum

ISBN Number

0720-9207 *************

Abstract

GASFLOW-II is a finite-volume computer code that solves the time-dependent compressible Navier-Stokes equations for multiple gas species in a dispersed liquid water two-phase medium, The fluid-dynamics algorithm is coupled to the chemical kinetics of combusting gases to simulate diffusion or propagating flames in complex geometries of nuclear containments. GASFLOW-II is therefore able to predict gaseous distributions and thermal and pressure loads on containment structures and safety related equipment in the event combustion occurs. Current developments of GASFLOW-II are focused on hydrogen distribution, mitigation measures including carbon dioxide inerting, and possible combustion events in nuclear reactor containments. Fluid turbulence is calculated to enhance the transport and mixing of gases in rooms and volumes that may be connected by a ventilation system. Condensation, vaporization, and heat transfer to walls, floors, ceilings, internal structures, and within the fluid are calculated to model the appropriate mass and energy sinks.

Notes

Times Cited: 0 Annual Meeting of Nuclear Technology 99 May 18-20, 1999 Karlsruhe, germany Deutsch Atomforum eV; Kerntech Gesell eV 0

Pagination

301-306