The flow and heat transfer characteristics of turbulent flow in typical rod bundles in ocean environment

Abstract

The flow and heat transfer characteristic of turbulent flow in typical 4 and 7 rod bundles in ocean environment is investigated theoretically. In ocean environment, the periodic variation of secondary flow in 7 rod bundles is not obvious. Because of the velocity oscillation, there is a periodic heat accumulation on the tube wall. And the restriction of the channel wall on the rolling motion is considerable. In 7 rod bundles, because of the restriction of the channel wall, the effect of the additional force perpendicular to flowing direction is limited, and the turbulent flowing and heat transfer is mainly determined by the axial turbulent intensity and inlet velocity. However, in the 4 rod bundles, the restriction of the channel wall is small. The effect of the additional force perpendicular to flowing direction on the flowing and heat transfer is significant. And the additional force perpendicular to flowing direction can also affect the Reynolds stress.