NEUP CINR-23-29547: Unraveling how mixing vane spacers affect cladding-to-coolant heat transfer phenomena in light water reactors

We will conduct experiments to quantify the effect of mixing vane spacers on cladding-to-coolant heat transfer phenomena, namely single-phase forced convection, nucleate boiling, and CHF. The results of the experimental research will allow elucidating the physical phenomena triggered by the presence of mixing vane spacers. They will also allow assessing the performance of M-CFD tools develop by the co-PI within CASL and in use by the nuclear community.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PI	Matteo Bucci