Title page for E-project-022708-235336

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2008-02-27

Authors
Robert F Accosta, ME
Laura M Archer, ME

URN E-project-022708-235336

Sponsor Sandia National Laboratories

Title Studies of Metal Fires

Advisor
Tryggvason, Gretar, ME

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
Liquid sodium will be used as a coolant in next generation nuclear reactors. Because sodium exhibits potentially dangerous properties, it is important to understand possible accident scenarios. This project explored the variables which could affect sodium spray combustion, heat flux to a target, and aerosol production. A preliminary design for bench scale experiments was also created. Sandia National Laboratories will use this data to improve computer modeling codes in order to more accurately predict sodium spray combustion.

Files
MQP_Studies_of_Metal_Fires.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2008-02-27
Authors	Robert F Accosta, ME Laura M Archer, ME
URN	E-project-022708-235336
Sponsor	Sandia National Laboratories
Title	Studies of Metal Fires
Advisor	Tryggvason, Gretar, ME
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Liquid sodium will be used as a coolant in next generation nuclear reactors. Because sodium exhibits potentially dangerous properties, it is important to understand possible accident scenarios. This project explored the variables which could affect sodium spray combustion, heat flux to a target, and aerosol production. A preliminary design for bench scale experiments was also created. Sandia National Laboratories will use this data to improve computer modeling codes in order to more accurately predict sodium spray combustion.
Files	MQP_Studies_of_Metal_Fires.pdf