Study on flow velocity evaluation in fuel bundles

The rod-type laser Doppler velocimeter(Note) is combined with numerical analysis technique to validate the flow velocity distribution in fuel bundles and to develop numerical calculation methods, which are used to improve and develop spacer grids with good hydraulic characteristics.

  • Abbreviation: Rod LDV
    Won the 20th AESJ (the Atomic Energy Society of Japan)
    Technology Award 2007
Study on flow velocity evaluation in fuel bundles
Flow velocity measurement in fuel bundles by rod LDV