Seminar: Multiphase Flow and Phase Change Heat Transfer in Nuclear System

Dr. Jun Liao, Westinghouse Electric Company

All dates for this event occur in the past.

E141 Scott Lab
E141 Scott Lab
201 W. 19th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
United States

Abstract

Due to high heat flux and vapor generation, multiphase flow and phase change heat transfer are common phenomena in a nuclear reactor during the normal operation or in an accident.  It is always a challenge to understand and accurately model those phenomena. However, those phenomena are critical for determining the safety condition of a nuclear reactor and improving reactor safety design. This seminar introduces key multiphase flow and phase change heat transfer phenomena that occur in a nuclear reactor and its significance. The seminar also provides in depth analysis on a few important phenomena, including the phenomena and its characteristics, experimental study, model development and its validation.

About the Speaker

Liao, Ph.D., is a Principal Engineer in Westinghouse Electric Company. Dr. Jun Liao received a B.E. degree in Turbomachinery and Refrigeration in 1994 from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 from department of Energy and Power Engineer, Xi’an Jiaotong University. He was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2005 from University of Florida. Dr. Liao joined LOCA Integrated Services I group of Westinghouse Electric Company in 2006. His responsibilities include developing Full Spectrum LOCA methodology, small modular reactor safety analysis, and reactor core thermal hydraulic methodology development. He has published numerous journal and conference papers.

Hosted by Professor Lei R. Cao