Abstract
A multifunctional liquid metal loop named MaTHE-XJTU (Magneto-Thermo-Hydrodynamic Experiments-Xi'an Jiaotong University) that utilizes eutectic alloy GaInSn as a working fluid has been designed and constructed. The function of the MaTHE-XJTU facility is to study the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow and mixed convection characteristics under the coupling effect. The main operating parameters of the loop are: the maximum magnetic field intensity is 3T, the effective magnetic field region is 300 mm × 800 mm × 1000 mm, the maximum flow rate of electromagnetic pump (EM pump) is 8 m3/h, the maximum pressure head of EM pump is 0.5 MPa. The paper describes the major components and basic operation procedures of the loop, the related flow diagnostics method, and near-future experiments. This loop could provide a high-parameter experimental platform (Ha∼104, Gr∼109, Re∼104) for investigations that improve the present understanding of magnetohydrodynamic and heat transfer performance in liquid metal blankets.
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