Lorentz Force Velocimetry Applied to Liquid Metal Two-phase Flow

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ze Lyu ◽  
Christian Karcher
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Lorentz Force ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Lorentz Force Velocimetry

scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Gas-Liquid Metal Two-Phase Flow Pumping

2021 ◽  
pp. 100092
Author(s):  
Josh Rosettani ◽  
Wael Ahmed ◽  
Philip Geddis ◽  
Lijun Wu ◽  
Bruce Clements
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase

Suitability of Eutectic Field’s Metal for Use in an Electromagnetohydrodynamically-Enhanced Experimental Two-Phase Flow Loop

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Lipchitz ◽  
Lilian Laurent ◽  
G. D. Harvel
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Nuclear Reactors ◽  
Liquid Metals ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Laboratory Setting ◽  
Flow Loop ◽  
Fast Reactors ◽  
Two Phase

Several Generation IV nuclear reactors, such as sodium fast reactors and lead-bismuth fast reactors, use liquid metal as a coolant. In order to better understand and improve the thermal hydraulics of liquid metal cooled GEN IV nuclear reactors liquid metal flow needs to be studied in experimental circulation loops. Experimental circulation loops are often located in a laboratory setting. However, studying liquid metal two phase flow in laboratory settings can be difficult due to the high temperatures and safety hazards involved with traditional liquid metals such as sodium and lead-bismuth. One solution is to use a low melt metal alloy that is as benign as reasonably achievable. Field’s metal is a eutectic alloy of 51% Indium, 32.5% Bismuth and 16.5% Tin by weight and has a melting point of 335K making it ideal for use in a laboratory setting. A study is undertaken to determine its suitability to use in a two-phase experimental flow loop enhanced by magnetohydrodynamic forces. The study investigated its reactivity with air and water, its ability to be influenced by magnetic fields, its ability to flow, and its ease of manufacture. The experiments melted reference samples of Field’s metal and observed its behaviour in a glass beaker, submerged in water and an inclined stainless steel pipe. Then Field’s metal was manufactured in the laboratory and compared to the sample using the same set of experiments and standards. To determine Field’s metal degree of magnetism permanent neodymium magnets were used. Their strength was determined using a Gaussmeter. All experiments were recorded using a COHU digital camera. Image analysis was then performed on the video to determine any movements initiated by the magnetic field forces. In conclusion, Field’s metal is more than suitable for use in experimental settings as it is non-reactive, non-toxic, simple to manufacture, easy to use, and responds to a magnetic force.

Two-Phase Flow Studies in Mercury-Air Liquid Metal MHD Generators

1989 ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Satyamurthy ◽  
N. S. Dixit ◽  
T. K. Thiyagarajan ◽  
N. Venkatramani ◽  
V. K. Rohatgi
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase
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