The article reviews a brief literature on the modeling of hydrogen storage device for fuel cell. Different dimensional approaches in modeling hydrogen absorption/desorption in a metal hydride reactor for use in fuel c...The article reviews a brief literature on the modeling of hydrogen storage device for fuel cell. Different dimensional approaches in modeling hydrogen absorption/desorption in a metal hydride reactor for use in fuel cell are summarized. Mathematical modeling equations involved are also stated. The effect of various operating parameters such as temperature, concentration, viscosity, thermal conductivity and time on the gas is also verified. The importance of various simulation software with reference to their major functions is also identified. The review concludes on the opportunities and challenges with the use of hydrogen as an alternative renewable energy.展开更多
The prototype fast breeder reactor ＂MONJU＂ has an EVSS （ex-vessel fuel storage system） which consists mainly of an EVST （ex-vessel fuel storage tank） and an EVST sodium cooling system. EVST sodium cooling system...The prototype fast breeder reactor ＂MONJU＂ has an EVSS （ex-vessel fuel storage system） which consists mainly of an EVST （ex-vessel fuel storage tank） and an EVST sodium cooling system. EVST sodium cooling system consists of three independent loops. During the normal operation, the primary sodium in the EVST is circulated by natural convection and the secondary circulation in the EVST sodium cooling system is powered by electromagnetic pumps. When an SBO （station blackout） occurs, all the pumps and blowers are tripped. Therefore, it was necessary to evaluate the cooling ability by the natural circulation of sodium in the EVST sodium cooling system and air through the air cooler during the SBO. In this study, an analysis and evaluation of the plant dynamics for the spent fuel and the EVSS structural integrity during an SBO were performed. When the number of cooling loops was not changed and natural circulation occurred in only two loops, the sodium temperature in the EVST increased to approximately 450 ~C. However, the structural integrity of the EVSS was maintained. The analytical results, therefore, help clarify the number of necessary cooling loops for efficient decay heat removal and sodium temperature behavior in an SBO.展开更多
Direct separation of Xe and Kr from air or used nuclear fuel(UNF)off-gas by means of porous adsorbents is of industrial importance but is a very challenging task.In this work,we show a robust metal-organic framework(M...Direct separation of Xe and Kr from air or used nuclear fuel(UNF)off-gas by means of porous adsorbents is of industrial importance but is a very challenging task.In this work,we show a robust metal-organic framework(MOF),namely ECUT-60,which renders not only high chemical stability,but also unique structure with multiple traps.This leads to the ultrahigh Xe adsorption capacity,exceeding most reported porous materials.Impressively,this MOF also enables high selectivity of Xe over Kr,CO2,O2,and N2,leading to the high-performance separation for trace quantitites of Xe/Kr from a simulated UNF reprocessing off-gas.The separation capability has been demonstrated by using dynamic breakthrough experiments,giving the record Xe uptake up to 70.4 mmol/kg and the production of 19.7 mmol/kg pure Xe.Consequently,ECUT-60 has promising potential in direct production of Xe from UNF off-gas or air.The separation mechanism,as unveiled by theoretical calculation,is attributed to the multiple traps in ECUT-60 that affords rigid restrict for Xe atom via van der Waals force.展开更多
文摘The article reviews a brief literature on the modeling of hydrogen storage device for fuel cell. Different dimensional approaches in modeling hydrogen absorption/desorption in a metal hydride reactor for use in fuel cell are summarized. Mathematical modeling equations involved are also stated. The effect of various operating parameters such as temperature, concentration, viscosity, thermal conductivity and time on the gas is also verified. The importance of various simulation software with reference to their major functions is also identified. The review concludes on the opportunities and challenges with the use of hydrogen as an alternative renewable energy.
文摘The prototype fast breeder reactor ＂MONJU＂ has an EVSS （ex-vessel fuel storage system） which consists mainly of an EVST （ex-vessel fuel storage tank） and an EVST sodium cooling system. EVST sodium cooling system consists of three independent loops. During the normal operation, the primary sodium in the EVST is circulated by natural convection and the secondary circulation in the EVST sodium cooling system is powered by electromagnetic pumps. When an SBO （station blackout） occurs, all the pumps and blowers are tripped. Therefore, it was necessary to evaluate the cooling ability by the natural circulation of sodium in the EVST sodium cooling system and air through the air cooler during the SBO. In this study, an analysis and evaluation of the plant dynamics for the spent fuel and the EVSS structural integrity during an SBO were performed. When the number of cooling loops was not changed and natural circulation occurred in only two loops, the sodium temperature in the EVST increased to approximately 450 ~C. However, the structural integrity of the EVSS was maintained. The analytical results, therefore, help clarify the number of necessary cooling loops for efficient decay heat removal and sodium temperature behavior in an SBO.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(21966002 and 21871047)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20181ACB20003)+1 种基金the Training Program for Academic and Technical Leaders of Major Disciplines in Jiangxi Province(20194BCJ22010)the Graduate Innovation Project of East China University of Technology(DHYC-202023)。
文摘Direct separation of Xe and Kr from air or used nuclear fuel(UNF)off-gas by means of porous adsorbents is of industrial importance but is a very challenging task.In this work,we show a robust metal-organic framework(MOF),namely ECUT-60,which renders not only high chemical stability,but also unique structure with multiple traps.This leads to the ultrahigh Xe adsorption capacity,exceeding most reported porous materials.Impressively,this MOF also enables high selectivity of Xe over Kr,CO2,O2,and N2,leading to the high-performance separation for trace quantitites of Xe/Kr from a simulated UNF reprocessing off-gas.The separation capability has been demonstrated by using dynamic breakthrough experiments,giving the record Xe uptake up to 70.4 mmol/kg and the production of 19.7 mmol/kg pure Xe.Consequently,ECUT-60 has promising potential in direct production of Xe from UNF off-gas or air.The separation mechanism,as unveiled by theoretical calculation,is attributed to the multiple traps in ECUT-60 that affords rigid restrict for Xe atom via van der Waals force.
