Abstract

The Moody and Henry–Fauske critical flow models implemented in Advanced Process Simulation Software (apros) have been validated against Marviken critical flow experiments and compared with other available simulations of the same experiments. Both models in combination with discharge coefficient 0.75 (suggested for best estimate calculations) produce results close to the experimental data for two-phase flows, while one-phase flow of subcooled water is underpredicted. Using discharge coefficient 1.0 for subcooled water leads to a good match with the experimental results, while two-phase flows become overpredicted.

Issue Section:
Special Papers
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics), Discharge coefficient

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