| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6762930 | Nuclear Engineering and Design | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The open source CFD code OpenFOAM has been validated against an experiment of jet release phenomena in the Battelle Model Containment facility (BMC), and benchmarked with the Ansys CFX5.7 results. In the selected test, HYJET Jx7, helium was released into the containment at a speed of 42Â m/s over a time of 200Â s. The SST turbulence model was applied to model helium release and dispersion with both codes. The overall behaviour is captured adequately. However, there are still some noticeable differences between the CFX and OpenFOAM solutions. The study confirms the potential of using open source codes like OpenFOAM in some nuclear applications. Nevertheless further investigations and improvements are needed.
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Authors
Heinz Wilkening, Luca Ammirabile,