Heat transfer in liquid metal cooled nuclear reactors

Research goal

The Multi-purpose hYbrid Research Reactor for High-tech Applications (MYRRHA) at SCK•CEN is being designed as a pool-type fast reactor prototype cooled by Lead-Bismuth Eutectic (LBE). The aim of the project is to provide a fundamental understanding of, and experimentally validated models for, the Turbulent Heat Transfer (THT) phenomena in pool type fast reactors cooled by liquid metals (low Prandtl fluids). These insights and models will make it possible to develop a reliable Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tool for industrial use.

Collaborators

Ir. Katrien Van Tichelen (SCK-CEN)
Ir. Steven Keijers (SCK-CEN)

Cooperations

SCK-CEN
VKI

Funded by

ENGIE
SCK-CEN