Abstract
Passive cooling systems (PCSs) are engineering solutions to perform the function of heat transfer using the temperature difference between hot and cold sources to generate the driving force. These systems have increasing importance to nuclear power industry and are object of many studies since 1960s. One of the main concerns in PCSs is thermal-hydraulic stability. This work presents the results of a linear and a non-linear stability analysis of a single-phase natural circulation loop coupled to a nuclear spent fuel pool. The effect of the pool on the stability of the system is studied by linear and non-linear models. Results show that stability natural cooling loops are modified by the coupling with the pool. Moreover, the amount of water in the pool is non-monotonically related to the stability of the system.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
