Hydrodynamic Prediction of Multidimensional Single- and Two-Phase Flow in Rod Arrays. Progress Report, January 1-December 31, 1983

摘要

The objective of this research is to develop comprehensive constitutive models for multidimensional two-phase flow in rod arrays. The constitutive parameters are the solid-fluid flow resistance and the gas-liquid interfacial momentum exchange force. This report covers work in four areas: (1) a correlation for flow resistance across banks of tubes which is independent of rod arrangement has been developed. The correlation was developed from data from three rod arrangements covering a Reynolds number range (based on superficial velocity) of 1 to 40,000; (2) complete pressure drop data for water flows in the laminar region in crossflow and 45 exp 0 inclined rod arrays were taken; (3) the development of a model for the interfacial momentum exchange force in bubbly flows has been completed. This model has been validated against single bubble velocity data in inclined rod arrays. The model has been cast in a form suitable for implementation to two-fluid computer codes; and (4) rise velocities of bubbles in 0 exp 0 , 45 exp 0 , and 90 exp 0 inclined rod arrays have been measured. This data should prove useful for the development of a bubble drag coefficient model for rod arrays. (ERA citation 09:014479)