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Design and testing of intrusive conductivity probes for the measurement of two-phase flow parameters

Creator:: McCreary, David M.
Abstract:: This thesis examines two techniques for measuring two-phase flow parameters in an air/water system using intrusive conductivity probes. Specifically, the theoretical derivation for measuring void fraction and interfacial area using a two-sensor needle-type probe is derived, and a statistical analysis of the accuracy using the two-sensor probe for measuring interfacial...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: measurement of two-phase flow parameters AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David M. McCreary for the degree of

Axial development of two-phase flow parameters in a vertical column

Creator:: Abel, Kent C.
Abstract:: The next generation of nuclear safety analysis computer codes will include detailed modeling of the interfacial area concentration. The interfacial area concentration is the essence of the two-fluid model. It is the most accurate of the two-phase models since it considers each phase independently and links the two phases together...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: two-fluid model. With proper characterization of two-phase flow, the next generation of nuclear

Void fraction variations in a fractal-like branching channel network

Creator:: Cullion, Rebecca
Abstract:: Two-phase flow in a fractal-like branching microchannel heat sink may have enhanced heat transfer capabilities over single phase flow in the same branching channel network. In order to exploit this potential, a complete understanding of flow boiling in this geometry is required. The fractal-like geometry is similar to that of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Macroscale Two-Phase Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.3 Microscale Two-Phase

Viscosity of liquid - liquid dispersions in laminar and turbulent flow

Creator:: John Anthony Cengel
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Experimental study of two-phase gas-liquid flow in a microscale fractal-like branching flow network

Creator:: Kwak, Younghoon
Abstract:: Two-phase gas-liquid flows in microscale fractal-like branching channel flow networks were experimentally studied to assess the validity of existing void fraction correlations and flow regimes based on superficial gas and liquid velocities. Void fractions were assessed using two different methods. First, void fraction data were acquired using a High-Speed-High-Resolution (HSHR)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Title: Experimental Study of Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Flow in a Microscale Fractal-Like Branching Flow

Motion picture study of a vertical climbing film in an annular duct

Creator:: Scott, Bruce Douglas
Abstract:: This paper describes a study of two-phase gas-liquid vertical annular climbing film flow. Using a high speed Fastax movie camera, motion was slowed sufficiently to facilitate detailed analysis of the climbing film structure, based on single frame projections. The dynamic characteristics of the liquid film could likewise be obtained, though...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: CLIMBING FILM IN AN ANNULAR DUCT INTRODUCTION Two-phase gas-liquid flow can be broken down into several

A study of climbing-film flow characteristics of various liquids and air in an annular duct

Creator:: Vierra, George Joseph
Abstract:: Momentum transfer in climbing-film flow in an annular duct was investigated. Air and various liquids, with a wide range of viscosities and surface tensions, were investigated. The two phases flowed co-currently upward, the liquid climbing as a thin film on the inner wail while the outer wall remained dry. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: PREVIOUS WORK 4 Single-Phase Flow in an Annulus 4 Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Flow 13 Pressure Drop 15 Rough Wall

Stability improvement of the one-dimensional two-fluid model for horizontal two-phase flow with model unification

Creator:: Abel, Kent C.
Abstract:: The next generation of nuclear safety analysis computer codes will require detailed modeling of two-phase fluid flow. The most complete and fundamental model used for these calculations is known as the two-fluid model. It is the most accurate of the two-phase models since it considers each phase independently and links...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Improvement of the One-Dimensional Two-Fluid Model for Horizontal Two-Phase Flow with Model Unification

A unified model of one-dimension two-fluid horizontal flows and its stability analysis

Creator:: Kim, Dong-Wan
Abstract:: An improved version of the one-dimensional horizontal two-fluid flow model has been developed by incorporating physical terms for gravity and local void fraction profiles. Introduction of an interface mixing layer concept allows the one-dimensional two-fluid model to remain hyperbolic. This will overcomes a major obstacle in using the current one-dimensional...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Phase distribution parameter determination by neutron radiography

Creator:: Skinner, Jesse B.
Abstract:: A phase distribution parameter has been added to the one-dimensional two-phase horizontal flow conservation equations. The phase distribution parameter was incorporated into the conservation equations in an attempt to add stability and remove correlation switching by incorporating gravity. Determination of the phase distribution parameter requires an average void fraction profile...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A phase distribution parameter has been added to the one-dimensional two-phase horizontal flow

Microscale thermal management utilizing vapor extraction from a fractal-like branching heat sink

Creator:: Apreotesi, Mario A.
Abstract:: It is hypothesized that increases in pressure drop due to vapor generation during boiling in microchannels can be reduced by extraction of vapor at its point of inception. Ultimately, this local vapor extraction decreases the pressure drop required to drive the flow through a fractal-like branching, microchannel flow network within...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ................................................................................. 100 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 2.1 Typical two-phase flow patterns in horizontal

Multiscale modeling of two-phase flows in microarchitectures with microfeatures

Creator:: Truszkowska, Agnieszka
Abstract:: Two-phase flows in microtechnology based devices are purposefully present in multiphase reactors, phase separators, analytical devices and others. Two-phase flows can also be an undesirable side effect occurring during operation due to phase transitions or, more commonly, introduction of surrounding air through equipment gaps and with process feed. In both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: immis cible liquid systems, can be found in [10]. Two-phase flow solutions for nanoparticle and

The experimental characterization of membrane behavior in two-phase gas extraction

Creator:: Cappello, Nicholas C.
Abstract:: Understanding the behavior of hydrophobic membranes is important for applications where separating a gas from a liquid-gas mixture is beneficial. For example, in-situ vapor extraction can be used in microscale heat sinks to improve heat transfer and flow stability. In this study, gas is experimentally evaluated flowing through flexible polytetrafluoroethylene...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: insufficient to predict gas extraction flow rates from two-phase mixtures, even when accounting for membrane

A general theory of flooding implementing the cuspoid catastrophe

Creator:: Lafi, Abd Y.
Abstract:: The flooding phenomenon can be defined as the maximum attainable flow condition beyond which the well defined countercurrent flow pattern can no longer exist. Thus the countercurrent flow limit (CCFL) or the flooding limit may be thought of as the flow condition at which the strong interaction between the two...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Flow Pattern 1 1.2 Annular Two-Phase Flow 3 1.3 Onset of the Flooding Phenomenon 5 1.4 Phenomenon

Modeling convective boiling flow with in-situ local vapor extraction

Creator:: Salakij, Saran
Abstract:: The pressure drop of convective boiling flow may be reduced by extracting vapor locally since the entire generated vapor does not have to travel through the entire channel length. In this study, the theoretical model was developed to simulate a convective boiling flow through a fractal-like branching microchannel network with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 2 Literature review 3 2.1 Fractal-like branching flow geometry 3 2.2 Two-phase pressure drop

Numerical study of flow maldistribution in microchannels using fully resolved simulation

Creator:: Martin, Mathieu Georges Charles
Abstract:: This thesis addresses numerical simulation of flow maldistribution in microchannels. Microchannels are often associated with two phase-flows which can generate many problems such as plugging the channel or perturbing the flow. In this study we have used CFD and fully resolved technique to simulate what would happen in the case...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to solve the two-phase flow problem is crucial. Since the simulation is dealing with both freely

Synthesis of colloidal metal oxide nanocrystals and nanostructured surfaces using a continuous flow microreactor system and their applications in two-phase boiling heat transfer

Creator:: Choi, Chang-Ho
Abstract:: Metal oxide nanocrystals have attracted significant interests due to their unique chemical, physical, and electrical properties which depend on their size and structure. In this study, a continuous flow microreactor system was employed to synthesize metal oxide nanocrystals in aqueous solution. Assembly of nanocrystals is considered one of the most...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Nanostructured Surfaces Using a Continuous Flow Microreactor System and their Applications in Two-phase

CFD simulation of single-phase and flow boiling in confined jet impingement with in-situ vapor extraction using two kinds of multiphase models

Creator:: He, Xiaoliang
Abstract:: With continued development of the electronic industry, the demand for highly efficient heat removal solutions requires innovative cooling technologies. A computational fluid dynamic (CFD) study, including heat transfer, is performed for an axisymmetric, confined jet impingement experiencing boiling and coupled with vapor extraction. Boiling occurs at the target surface while...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: negative influence of flow instabilities resulting from two-phase flow within a confined region. A

Two-phase fluid break flow measurements and scaling in the advanced plant experiment (APEX)

Creator:: Pimentel, David Alan
Abstract:: The Oregon State University (OSU) Advanced Plant Experiment (APEX) is a one-fourth height, one-half time scale, reduced pressure integral systems test facility designed to model the long-term cooling capabilities of the emergency core cooling systems of the Westinghouse AP600. This study provides a brief description of the APEX test facility,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: Two-Phase Fluid Break Flow Measurements and Scaling in the Advanced Plant Experiment (APEX

Experimental investigation of liquid entrainment in a reactor hot-leg with a vertical branch

Creator:: Welter, Kent B.
Abstract:: A literature review of current phase separation publications was conducted. Data sets were collected and compiled into a Two-Phase Flow Separation Database. Examination of this database indicating a need for further investigation into the liquid entertainment phenomena for smaller hot-leg to branch diameters and intermittent flow regimes. A detailed analysis...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Performance and flow stability characteristics in two-phase confined impinging jets

Creator:: Sabo, Michael D.
Abstract:: Advances in electronics fabrication, coupled with the demand for increased computing power, have driven the demand for innovative cooling solutions to dissipate waste heat generated by these devices. To meet future demands, research and development has focused on robust and stable two-phase heat transfer devices. A confined impinging jet is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and Flow Stability Characteristics in Two-Phase Confined Impinging Jets. Abstract approved: Deborah

On the effects of centrifugal forces in air-water two-phase flow regime transitions of an adiabatic helical geometry

Creator:: Young, Eric P.
Abstract:: Two-phase flow in helical conduits is important in many industries where reaction between components, heat transfer, and mass transport are utilized as processes. The helical design is chosen for the effects of secondary flow patterns that reduce axial dispersion, increased heat transfer, and also their compact design. The first is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Effects of Centrifugal Forces in Air-Water Two-Phase Flow Regime Transitions of an Adiabatic Helical

Passive pumping in pool and open channel configurations via meso-scale asymmetric surface patterning

Creator:: Strid, Logan
Abstract:: The research presented in this thesis is a continuation of collaboration between Oregon State University and Auburn University studying the feasibility of passively pumping liquid during boiling in a preferential direction using meso-scaled asymmetric surface patterns. Such a passive phase-change mechanism has great potential for thermal management in spacecraft and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: advantage of two-phase heat transfer. Two phase heat transfer has the advantage over single-phase heat

Modeling in-situ vapor extraction during flow boiling in microscale channel

Creator:: Salakij, Saran
Abstract:: In-situ vapor extraction is performed by applying a pressure differential across a hydrophobic porous membrane that forms a wall of the channel as a means of reducing the local quality of flow boiling within the channel. As the local quality is reduced, the heat transfer capability can be improve while...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . ................................................................................................................19 4. Membrane contact phase for horizontal two-phase laminar-laminar flow in rectangular channel

Single Phase and Flow Boiling Heat Transfer and Flow Characterization in Microscale Pin Fin Heat Sinks

Creator:: Rasouli, Erfan
Abstract:: The ever increasing requirements for heat dissipation in various thermal management applications such as computer chip cooling and high power electronics have necessitated the need for novel thermal management techniques. Thermal management using heat sinks with microscale features is amongst the prominent techniques developed over the past two decades. In...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: regime, the heat sinks with unsteady flow flapping show higher two-phase heat transfer coefficients

Investigating capillary pressure and interfacial area for multiphase flow in porous media using pore-scale imaging and lattice-Boltzmann modeling

Creator:: Porter, Mark L.
Abstract:: Recent advances in imaging technology and numerical modeling have greatly enhanced pore-scale investigations of multiphase flow and transport in porous media. It is now feasible to obtain high resolution 3-dimensional pore-scale data, and numerical methods such as the lattice- Boltzmann (LB) technique have been developed specifically for simulating such phenomena....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Two Immiscible Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.2.2 Richard's Equation for Flow in the Vadose

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