Research Article

Influence of Spacer Grid Outer Strap on Fuel Assembly Thermal Hydraulic Performance

Table 2

Boundary conditions.

BoundaryOptionValue

InletUniform normal velocity4.737 m/s
Uniform temperature310°C
OutletRelative static pressure0 Pa
Periphery interfaceTranslational periodicity
GridNonslip wall, adiabatic
RodNonslip wall, wall heat flux*

The power distributions of rod bundle are showed in Figure 3.