A set of scaling laws is derived for the small-scale simulation of the air clearing phase of a loss-of-coolant accident in a nuclear powerplant with a water-type pressure suppression system. The laws are a refinement of those suggested by F. J. Moody. This paper discusses the assumptions underlying their derivation and deals with the problem of scaling the vent flow.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Pressure, Scaling laws (Mathematical physics), Water, Accidents, Coolants, Flow (Dynamics), Nuclear power stations, Simulation, Vents
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