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• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.

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Reference

SL-DES-24-0162  

Thesis topic details

Category

Engineering science

Thesis topics

Modeling of droplets entrainment in horizontal an inclined pipes

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Job description

The study of flows with a free surface between a liquid and a gas (vapor, air,...) is important in many fields. Under specific conditions, gas can carry liquid droplets generated in pipes. This thesis focuses on the investigation of evaporation in the horizontal and inclined pipes of Pressurized Light-Water Reactors (PWR) prior to the entry of vapor generators during an accident. The prediction of the equilibrium between deposit and detachment of liquid droplets by gas, on - or from - a liquid layer evaporating in close proximity to the wall of these types of pipes, is critical in these configurations. The thesis will begin with a bibliographic review of transition models, as well as empirical or mechanistic models of entrainment, deposit, and droplets diameter in horizontal and inclined pipes. Some experimental campaigns performed at CEA such as REGARD and MHYRESA tests will support the models analysis. In parallel, some digital experiences obtained by local calculations, DNS or CFD scale are planned to simulate the deformation of liquid/gas interfaces. These models will be implemented in the CATHARE 3 (https://cathare.cea.fr ) code system developed by the CEA in collaboration with EDF, Framatome, and the IRSN, with validation on selected experimental tests.

University / doctoral school

Sciences Mécanique, Acoustique, Electronique et Robotique de Paris (SMAER)
Sorbonne Université

Thesis topic location

Site

Saclay

Requester

Position start date

01/09/2024

Person to be contacted by the applicant

CARNEVALI Sofia sofia.carnevali@cea.fr
CEA
DEN/DM2S/STMF/LMES
Bât 454
CEA Saclay, 91191 Gif sur Yvette Cedex

01 69 08 90 34

Tutor / Responsible thesis director

Duchemin Laurent laurent.duchemin@espci.fr
Laurent Duchemin
ESPCI/PMMH
PMMH – UMR 7636
Sorbonne Université
Barre Cassan bat A, 1er étage Case 18
7 Quai Saint Bernard
75005 Paris, France

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