Three-dimensional numerical model, which employed porosity factors to simulate the effects of obstacles in the fluid domain, was developed. Computer code-FASTOR-3D, based on SIMPLE algorithm and staggered grid scheme,...Three-dimensional numerical model, which employed porosity factors to simulate the effects of obstacles in the fluid domain, was developed. Computer code-FASTOR-3D, based on SIMPLE algorithm and staggered grid scheme, was initiated and verified with several benchmark solutions. Application of this code on heat transfer and flows in sodium pool of a fast breeder reactor, turned out meaningful database. The vast numerical result is visualized with affiliated software DV which converts flow and temperature fields into vivid colors for convenient analysis.展开更多
文摘Three-dimensional numerical model, which employed porosity factors to simulate the effects of obstacles in the fluid domain, was developed. Computer code-FASTOR-3D, based on SIMPLE algorithm and staggered grid scheme, was initiated and verified with several benchmark solutions. Application of this code on heat transfer and flows in sodium pool of a fast breeder reactor, turned out meaningful database. The vast numerical result is visualized with affiliated software DV which converts flow and temperature fields into vivid colors for convenient analysis.